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Raphael Warnock defeats Herschel Walker in Georgia Senate race

Raphael Warnock defeats Herschel Walker in Georgia Senate race

Raphael Warnock defeats Herschel Walker in Georgia Senate race

Warnock's win ensures Democrats an outright majority in the Senate for the rest of President Joe Biden’s term.

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Monroe Co. child shot and killed by her father in Georgia after he gained custody following mother's death
Legendary boxing referee Mills Lane dies
KPD searching for group after Emerald Youth Foundation van vandalized early Saturday morning
BCSO: Scammer posing as Blount Co. deputy on phone to trick victims into paying money
Actress Kirstie Alley remembered by friends, fans in Hollywood
Strangers' journey from Florida to Knoxville in van after canceled flight gets millions of views online

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CCSO: Man charged with attempted murder and kidnapping in Claiborne Co. after stabbing a woman
UT Medical Center restricting visitation due to spread of the flu
KCS considers hiring outside company to clean schools due to lack of custodians
CCSO: Body found in Norris Lake near LaFollette
No, the Respect for Marriage Act doesn’t legalize same-sex marriage in all 50 states
Poinsettias’ danger to pets has long been overblown
Jan. 6 committee to issue criminal referrals, chairman says
Facebook parent Meta threatens to remove news from platform

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GSMNP wants public input on several proposed major changes to Laurel Falls Trail

The GSMNP is considering a few major changes, including adding extra parking at the trailhead and replacing the old concrete bridge at the falls.
Knox County unveils new maternity leave policy

The new policy allows up to eight weeks of pay for birth or adoption at 100% pay under the Family Medical Leave Act.

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No, JOANN Fabric isn’t going out of business or closing most of its stores

JOANN Fabric and Craft Stores is set to close only eight out of its more than 800 stores in the U.S. over the next several months.
No, the Respect for Marriage Act doesn’t legalize same-sex marriage in all 50 states

The Respect for Marriage Act ensures marriage is recognized federally, regardless of sex, race or ethnicity. Here is what the bill does and doesn’t do.