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Education

tnAchieves program needs more volunteer mentors across the state to help high schoolers transition to college

Politics

Tennessee looking to recruit poll workers for upcoming elections. Here's how you can volunteer

Poll worker duties can include processing voters, explaining how to mark a ballot, using the voting equipment or counting votes.
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Share your back-to-school thoughts and concerns with WBIR's parent survey

Ahead of the new school year, WBIR is launching its 2023 parent survey.
Politics

Gov. Lee announces special session on public safety to begin on August 21

The governor said he will meet with lawmakers and Tennesseans throughout the summer to talk about "practical solutions" ahead of the special session.
Events

Knoxville nonprofit hosts camp to help kids with disabilities learn how to ride a bike

The camp is happening from July 10 to July 14 at Sharon Baptist Church in Knoxville.
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Running for office: Here's the list of candidates in the Aug. 29 Knoxville primary

The Knoxville primary is Aug. 29. The general election is Nov. 7.
Life

After choking on grape, 8-year-old boy left unable to communicate, walk from severe brain injury

The grape got lodged in Sincere's throat, which deprived his brain of oxygen for at least four minutes, leading him to suffer from anoxic brain injury.
Traffic

Fort Sanders Summer Roundup | You will likely need to move your car for street cleaning on July 8

The Fort Sanders Summer Roundup will be on streets running east and west on Saturday and Sunday, July 8-9.
Events

Where is it legal to shoot fireworks in East Tennessee?

Some counties and cities in East Tennessee ban shooting off fireworks. For some others, it's only legal at certain times.
Local News

As you head to the pools, this is what swim experts want you to know about safety and swimsuits

Experts recommend keeping your eyes on your kids at all times while they are in the water.
Investigations

Documents reveal growing criticisms, concerns about Knoxville bishop's leadership

A former diocese organist filed suit in February 2022. Some laity and priests are unhappy with Stika's staunch defense of a seminarian accused of rape.
Family

How social media is making kids more lonely, anxious and depressed

East Tennessee Children's Hospital is seeing more kids with mental and behavioral health issues and says social media plays a big role.

Not just half of her hometown | Kelsea Ballerini's Knoxville homecoming show sold out

10Sports Special || CAK: Back-to-Back Champs

A warm end to the week before we dip back down closer to average this Weekend

Climate change could bring more monster storms like Hurricane Lee to New England

Knoxville Breaking News, Weather, Traffic, Sports | WBIR.com

tnAchieves program needs more volunteer mentors across the state to help high schoolers transition to college

Tennessee looking to recruit poll workers for upcoming elections. Here's how you can volunteer

Share your back-to-school thoughts and concerns with WBIR's parent survey

Gov. Lee announces special session on public safety to begin on August 21

Knoxville nonprofit hosts camp to help kids with disabilities learn how to ride a bike

Running for office: Here's the list of candidates in the Aug. 29 Knoxville primary

After choking on grape, 8-year-old boy left unable to communicate, walk from severe brain injury

Fort Sanders Summer Roundup | You will likely need to move your car for street cleaning on July 8

Where is it legal to shoot fireworks in East Tennessee?

As you head to the pools, this is what swim experts want you to know about safety and swimsuits

Documents reveal growing criticisms, concerns about Knoxville bishop's leadership

How social media is making kids more lonely, anxious and depressed

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