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We want you to find a buddy and on the 10th of each month, remind each other to do a self breast exam
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A team of investigators verifies information you may have seen
10 Rising Hearts

Tell us about a kids making a difference in their community
Sweet summertime | Family creates ice cream delivery boat, raises money for people with disabilities

The Johnson Family started the ice cream boat on Norris Lake as a way to give back to people with disabilities in the community.
Chocolate peanut butter crisps

Jes Thomas uses rice cakes, chocolate and peanut butter. Follow Jes on Instagram @jessoulfood.
14-year-old Eagle Scout earns all 139 merit badges

Less than .5% of Boy Scouts earn this honor. "I used to get bullied a lot," said 14-year-old Ben Hayes, "But when I got to Scouts, everybody was so kind to me."
'World's Ugliest Dog' contest crowns winner named Mr. Happy Face

There were plenty of unique pups who got to wag their tales for judges after a two year hiatus caused by the pandemic.
Maryville athlete brings two Special Olympic powerlifting medals home to East Tennessee

Brad Davis' favorite sport is skiing, but powerlifting is a close second.
Twirling camp trains baton twirlers of all ages to be future UT Majorettes

Baton twirling takes a lot of skill, stamina, balance, and hand-eye coordination, all of which are learned at UT's Twirling Camp.
'I own and run it' | At 16 years old, Texas teen opens own food truck in honor of his grandfather

“He had a restaurant called Dandy Dog in 1985," Jacob said. “He has been an inspiration to me since I was little.”