Heart of the Matter: Blount County Sheriff James Berrong
Blount County Deputy Greg McCowan was killed in the line of duty. Sheriff James Berrong sat down with us to discuss the ...
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Grammy-winning Heritage High graduate honored by Blount County Schools
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Blount County Schools announced the winners of its Alumni Awards for 2025, among them was an award-winning musician, who said she got her start at Heritage High School.
Tennessee flu activity among highest in the nation, causing school closures. What to know
Flu season is in full swing and the Volunteer State is feeling its full effects. Multiple school districts in East Tennessee were closed for multiple days this week due to the high prevalence of ...
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11-year-old student charged after making threats against Blount County school, sheriff’s office says
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Blount County Sheriff’s Office ... WVLT News has reached out to the school district for a statement, but we haven’t heard back.
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New trial denied for man convicted of child sex abuse in Blount County
BUT AT A man convicted of sexually abusing a child in Blount County will not have a new trial.According to court information, Jeffrey Gable was sentenced to life in prison back in December, after ...
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‘It’s pretty awesome’ | Annual chili cookoff helps Blount County non-profit continue to serve the community
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Helping children in Blount County is the mission for New Hope Children’s Advocacy Center, and one way the center receives help is through an annual chili cookoff. “We exist ...