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University of Tennessee Athletics Director Mike Hamilton says head basketball coach Bruce Pearl's salary will be reduced by 25 percent, and there will be other recruiting penalties, following news of an NCAA investigation into alleged recruiting violations by the coach and his staff.
Published: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 20:01:13 GMT
Authorities say the official death toll in a blaze in a neighborhood near San Francisco is four, although the number of confirmed deaths is likely to increase.
Published: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:10:22 GMT
The No. 3 most wanted sex offender listed on the Adam Walsh Task Force was arrested in Campbell County this week as a fugitive from justice, according to the Campbell County Sheriff's Department.
Published: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:56:48 GMT
President Barack Obama says his administration has fallen short in his goal of closing the Guantanamo Bay detention center.
Published: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:57:26 GMT
A Knox County teenager was rushed to the hospital Thursday night after he was shot outside a West Knoxville condo complex.
Published: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 04:23:00 GMT
A serious car wreck has shut down part of I-40 in Roane County, causing a traffic detour.
Published: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:54:13 GMT
Knoxville Police are investigating a shooting that sent one person to the hospital, after he drove away from the scene and flagged down police.
Published: Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:18:11 GMT
The NCAA is investigating the Tennessee basketball program, according to WVLT's media partner, GoVolsXtra.com. A news conference is planned for 3 p.m., and we'll have complete coverage on Volunteer TV News and VolunteerTV.com.
Published: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:49:20 GMT
Former President Bill Clinton spoke to hundreds on Thursday night in Middle Tennessee. The speaking engagement was held to rally supporters of Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Mike McWherter.
Published: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:37:48 GMT
Knox County Sheriff Jimmy Jones told commissioners Thursday night, if a safety center isn't built taxpayers will continue paying about $190 a day for mentally ill inmates.
Published: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:41:01 GMT
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