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Residents cleaning up after tornado, severe storm slam Claiborne and Campbell counties

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Goals met for 6 On Your Side Day of Service blanket drive to benefit East Tennessee Kidney Foundation
Goals met for 6 On Your Side Day of Service blanket drive to benefit East Tennessee Kidney Foundation
WATE's 6 On Your Side Day of Service for July benefited East Tennessee Kidney Foundation by hosting a blanket drive Wednesday. 6 News met its goal to have 600 blankets donated, and dozens of hats, gloves and scarves were given to help the cause.
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WATE's 6 On Your Side Day of Service for July benefited East Tennessee Kidney Foundation by hosting a blanket drive Wednesday. 6 News met its goal to have 600 blankets donated, and dozens of hats, gloves and scarves were given to help the cause.

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6 News' investigative team digs deep into pressing issues facing residents in the Knoxville area.More >>
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Festival named for moonshiner Popcorn Sutton kicks off in Cocke County
Festival named for moonshiner Popcorn Sutton kicks off in Cocke County
Legendary moonshiner Popcorn Sutton.
For the first time in five years a festival honoring the life of infamous moonshiner Popcorn Sutton is in Cocke County.More >>
For the first time in five years a festival honoring the life of infamous moonshiner Popcorn Sutton is in Cocke County.More >>
Three arrested on meth charges at South Knox County home
Three arrested on meth charges at South Knox County home
David Richards, 38, Fredrick Young, 29, and Stacy Guinn were arrested and charged with the initiation and process of methamphetamine and promotion/manufacture of methamphetamine.More >>
David Richards, 38, Fredrick Young, 29, and Stacy Guinn were arrested and charged with the initiation and process of methamphetamine and promotion/manufacture of methamphetamine.More >>
Walters State leading Tennessee in 'flipping' classrooms
Walters State leading Tennessee in 'flipping' classrooms
You may be familiar with the term "flipping" when it comes to homes, but now it's being applied to the classroom.More >>
You may be familiar with the term "flipping" when it comes to homes, but now it's being applied to the classroom.More >>
Knoxville Medicare patients upset about having to change doctors
Knoxville Medicare patients upset about having to change doctors
Thousands of patients in Tennessee won't be able to see their doctors, after United Healthcare makes a change in their Medicare plans. A concerned relative contacted 6 News this week worried her mother's health would suffer. And we soon found out, she is not alone.It turns out this is happening all over the country.About 600 doctors in Tennessee alone are finding out that they're being cut this year from the United Healthcare Medicare network.More >>
Thousands of patients in Tennessee won't be able to see their doctors, after United Healthcare makes a change in their Medicare plans. A concerned relative contacted 6 News this week worried her mother's health would suffer. And we soon found out, she is not alone.It turns out this is happening all over the country.About 600 doctors in Tennessee alone are finding out that they're being cut this year from the United Healthcare Medicare network. More >>
Governor holds private meetings with educators across East Tennessee
Governor holds private meetings with educators across East Tennessee
Governor Bill Haslam and Education Commissioner Kevin Huffman met with educators behind closed doors across East Tennessee Friday. The meetings were closed to the public and to the media and were a chance for a select number of superintendents and teachers to have a roundtable discussion on the current state of education.More >>
Governor Bill Haslam and Education Commissioner Kevin Huffman met with educators behind closed doors across East Tennessee Friday. The meetings were closed to the public and to the media and were a chance for a select number of superintendents and teachers to have a roundtable discussion on the current state of education.More >>
Grainger County Tomato Festival helps the community
Grainger County Tomato Festival helps the community
It's that time of year again. Grainger County tomatoes are off the vine and ready to hit your dinner table. The festival kicked off Thursday night, and the fun will continue throughout the weekend in Rutledge.More >>
It's that time of year again. Grainger County tomatoes are off the vine and ready to hit your dinner table. The festival kicked off Thursday night, and the fun will continue throughout the weekend in Rutledge.More >>
West Knoxville restaurant that failed last week reinspected, receives passing grade
West Knoxville restaurant that failed last week reinspected, receives passing grade
Managers from a Knoxville restaurant are being asked to report to health officials and show how they plan to correct repeated health violations.More >>
Managers from a Knoxville restaurant are being asked to report to health officials and show how they plan to correct repeated health violations.More >>
Gov. Haslam announces 1,000 new jobs coming to Anderson County's SL Tennessee plant
Gov. Haslam announces 1,000 new jobs coming to Anderson County's SL Tennessee plant
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam was in Anderson County Friday morning to announce that SL Tennessee is adding 1,000 new jobs.More >>
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam was in Anderson County Friday morning to announce that SL Tennessee is adding 1,000 new jobs.More >>
Knoxville jewelry store owners concerned about string of similar thefts
Knoxville jewelry store owners concerned about string of similar thefts
Knoxville jewelry store owners on high alert after a pair of similar robberies in the area.The first happened last week at Barry's Jewelry on Merchant Drive. Another happened Thursday morning at Foster's Fine Jewelry on Kingston Pike.More >>
Knoxville jewelry store owners on high alert after a pair of similar robberies in the area.The first happened last week at Barry's Jewelry on Merchant Drive. Another happened Thursday morning at Foster's Fine Jewelry on Kingston Pike.
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Hamblen County Commission wants conversation about transition plans for embattled animal shelter
Hamblen County Commission wants conversation about transition plans for embattled animal shelter
Hamblen County Commission unanimously passed a motion Thursday evening that directs the county mayor to talk with the city of Morristown about transition plans for its animal shelter which has recently come under criticism.More >>
Hamblen County Commission unanimously passed a motion Thursday evening that directs the county mayor to talk with the city of Morristown about transition plans for its animal shelter which has recently come under criticism.More >>

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59 from Anderson and Campbell counties indicted in meth conspiracy
59 from Anderson and Campbell counties indicted in meth conspiracy
A federal grand jury on July 16 indicted 59 people from Anderson and Campbell counties in a conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine.More >>
A federal grand jury on July 16 indicted 59 people from Anderson and Campbell counties in a conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine.More >>
Possible tornado in Campbell, Claiborne counties; large amount of damage reported across E. Tenn.
Possible tornado in Campbell, Claiborne counties; large amount of damage reported across E. Tenn.
Dispatchers in Campbell County say a possible tornado has caused a large amount of damage in the Doakes Creek area of the county, including trees down and homes destroyed.More >>
Dispatchers in Campbell County say a possible tornado has caused a large amount of damage in the Doakes Creek area of the county, including trees down and homes destroyed.More >>
Knoxville homes, businesses damaged in Sunday's severe storms
Knoxville homes, businesses damaged in Sunday's severe storms
Knoxville also saw quite a bit of damage from Sunday night’s severe weather, specifically in the form of countless downed trees and power lines.More >>
Knoxville also saw quite a bit of damage from Sunday night’s severe weather, specifically in the form of countless downed trees and power lines.More >>
EF-3 tornado confirmed in Claiborne County
EF-3 tornado confirmed in Claiborne County
The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-3 tornado touched down near Speedwell in Claiborne County last night with winds of 140 miles per hour.More >>
The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-3 tornado touched down near Speedwell in Claiborne County last night with winds of 140 miles per hour.More >>
River in China mysteriously turns red overnight
River in China mysteriously turns red overnight
A waterway in eastern China has mysteriously turned a blood red color.More >>
A waterway in eastern China has mysteriously turned a blood red color.More >>

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Knoxville man double-billed for child support payments
Knoxville man double-billed for child support payments
A father in Knoxville who pays court-ordered child support is upset because he is being double billed by the state ever since he took on a part-time job. This is not a story of a deadbeat dad. It's a story of a father who works seven days a week.More >>
A father in Knoxville who pays court-ordered child support is upset because he is being double billed by the state ever since he took on a part-time job. This is not a story of a deadbeat dad. It's a story of a father who works seven days a week.More >>
6 On Your Side Answers: What to do if you have storm damage
6 On Your Side Answers: What to do if you have storm damage
After Sunday's storms, it's likely many people will be looking to repair or rebuild their damaged property, but sadly, many can be scammed after every major storm. If you are a homeowner or business owner, there are some things to avoid and things to do right after a storm.More >>
After Sunday's storms, it's likely many people will be looking to repair or rebuild their damaged property, but sadly, many can be scammed after every major storm. If you are a homeowner or business owner, there are some things to avoid and things to do right after a storm.
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6 On Your Side Answers: When should I use a credit card instead of a debit card?
6 On Your Side Answers: When should I use a credit card instead of a debit card?
It's likely you have in your purse or wallet both a debit and a credit card. They look almost identical, but not all plastic is the same.More >>
It's likely you have in your purse or wallet both a debit and a credit card. They look almost identical, but not all plastic is the same.More >>
Scott County woman fooled by 'grandmother scam'
Scott County woman fooled by 'grandmother scam'
It's an all too familiar scam. Someone calls a grandmother claiming to be a grandchild in trouble and asks to have money wired. A Scott County woman who had not heard of the scam before called 6 On Your Side saying she wants others to learn from her mistake.
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It's an all too familiar scam. Someone calls a grandmother claiming to be a grandchild in trouble and asks to have money wired. A Scott County woman who had not heard of the scam before called 6 On Your Side saying she wants others to learn from her mistake.

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6 On Your Side Answers: Are debt settlement services a good choice?
6 On Your Side Answers: Are debt settlement services a good choice?
Since most people carry several different credit cards with them, it's easy to overspend when you are not handing over cash. As a result, many people find themselves in debt.More >>
Since most people carry several different credit cards with them, it's easy to overspend when you are not handing over cash. As a result, many people find themselves in debt.More >>

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West Knoxville restaurant that failed last week reinspected, receives passing grade
West Knoxville restaurant that failed last week reinspected, receives passing grade
Managers from a Knoxville restaurant are being asked to report to health officials and show how they plan to correct repeated health violations.More >>
Managers from a Knoxville restaurant are being asked to report to health officials and show how they plan to correct repeated health violations.More >>
West Knoxville family-style buffet flunks health inspection
West Knoxville family-style buffet flunks health inspection
A family style restaurant has one of the lowest health inspection scores of the year.More >>
A family style restaurant has one of the lowest health inspection scores of the year. More >>
Knoxville restaurant given 48 hours to fix health violations or face closure
Knoxville restaurant given 48 hours to fix health violations or face closure
A Knoxville restaurant has been given notice to fix its health violations or face being closed. The restaurant failed to correct critical violations that were discovered during its routine unannounced semi annual health inspection a few weeks ago.More >>
A Knoxville restaurant has been given notice to fix its health violations or face being closed. The restaurant failed to correct critical violations that were discovered during its routine unannounced semi annual health inspection a few weeks ago.More >>
Health violations at North Knox tavern, numerous high scores
Health violations at North Knox tavern, numerous high scores
It's been a good week for area restaurants that were visited by health inspectors. This week there's a perfect health inspection score as well as a few others that are real close.More >>
It's been a good week for area restaurants that were visited by health inspectors. This week there's a perfect health inspection score as well as a few others that are real close.More >>
Knoxville hibachi restaurant fails health inspection with numerous serious violations
Knoxville hibachi restaurant fails health inspection with numerous serious violations
A Knoxville hibachi restaurant has a failing grade this week with half a dozen serious health violations. Those critical violations are issues that could potentially make customers sick if not corrected.More >>
A Knoxville hibachi restaurant has a failing grade this week with half a dozen serious health violations. Those critical violations are issues that could potentially make customers sick if not corrected.More >>

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Titans start camp with new coach, goal to win now
Titans start camp with new coach, goal to win now
Coach Ken Whisenhunt sees no need for patience with the Titans.This is a franchise that last played in the postseason in 2008 with its last playoff win in January 2004. More >>
Coach Ken Whisenhunt sees no need for patience with the Titans.This is a franchise that last played in the postseason in 2008 with its last playoff win in January 2004. More >>
Next up for Packers extension: Maybe Cobb?
Next up for Packers extension: Maybe Cobb?
Randall Cobb doesn't know if he's next on the Green Bay Packers re-signing to-do list. More >>
Randall Cobb doesn't know if he's next on the Green Bay Packers re-signing to-do list. More >>
It's 'Jeff Gordon Day' at IMS for record 5th time
It's 'Jeff Gordon Day' at IMS for record 5th time
With a fifth Brickyard 400 victory on the line, Jeff Gordon looked like the driver he was 20 years ago.More >>
With a fifth Brickyard 400 victory on the line, Jeff Gordon looked like the driver he was 20 years ago.More >>
Titans agree to terms with OT Taylor Lewan
Titans agree to terms with OT Taylor Lewan
The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with left tackle Taylor Lewan, making the 11th overall selection out of Michigan the last of this year's draft picks to reach a deal.More >>
The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with left tackle Taylor Lewan, making the 11th overall selection out of Michigan the last of this year's draft picks to reach a deal.More >>
Mostella cleared to play for Tennessee
Mostella cleared to play for Tennessee
Four-star prospect Detrick Mostella has been cleared by the NCAA to play for the Tennessee basketball team this seasonMore >>
Four-star prospect Detrick Mostella has been cleared by the NCAA to play for the Tennessee basketball team this seasonMore >>

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Gatlinburg woman creates not only soap company, but jobs for the community
Gatlinburg woman creates not only soap company, but jobs for the community
Cindy Heinemann describes herself as determined. She started Misty Mountain Soap Company in her kitchen 10 years ago. Her goal then was to feed her family and make a quality product, but she also accomplished something else. She created jobs.
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Cindy Heinemann describes herself as determined. She started Misty Mountain Soap Company in her kitchen 10 years ago. Her goal then was to feed her family and make a quality product, but she also accomplished something else. She created jobs.

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West Knoxville butcher offers full service at old world shop
West Knoxville butcher offers full service at old world shop
William Carithers has been butchering for over 15 years.
We've all experienced the disappointment of a too tough steak or too dry pork chop. Sometimes it's how we cook it, but often it's about the meat itself. So how do you remedy that? Willy's Butcher Shop believes it has the answer.More >>
We've all experienced the disappointment of a too tough steak or too dry pork chop. Sometimes it's how we cook it, but often it's about the meat itself. So how do you remedy that? Willy's Butcher Shop believes it has the answer.More >>
Anderson County woman keeps barn quilt tradition alive
Anderson County woman keeps barn quilt tradition alive
From her porch in rural Anderson County, we watched Coleen Miller sketch her next barn quilt. Over the past five years, Miller has done her part to make people aware of an art form that was once an important way rural communities communicated.More >>
From her porch in rural Anderson County, we watched Coleen Miller sketch her next barn quilt. Over the past five years, Miller has done her part to make people aware of an art form that was once an important way rural communities communicated.More >>
Claxton man shapes wood into art with a chainsaw
Claxton man shapes wood into art with a chainsaw
There's nothing quite like the smell of a freshly cut piece of wood and nothing quite so beautiful as wood that's been shaped and sanded into a vessel or piece of art. Ross Miller, of Claxton, has taken wood working to a whole new level, putting away the whittling knife and taking up the chainsaw. More >>
There's nothing quite like the smell of a freshly cut piece of wood and nothing quite so beautiful as wood that's been shaped and sanded into a vessel or piece of art. Ross Miller, of Claxton, has taken wood working to a whole new level, putting away the whittling knife and taking up the chainsaw. More >>
Maryville church working to feed members and those in need through hydroponic gardening
Maryville church working to feed members and those in need through hydroponic gardening
At Cedar Point Church in Maryville, Pastor Kurt Steinbach is on a mission. This spring, he and members of his church began the Harvest Farms Co-op.Their goal is to feed their membership healthy, organic vegetables and have enough left over to feed others less fortunate. They plan to do that by hydroponic gardening.More >>
At Cedar Point Church in Maryville, Pastor Kurt Steinbach is on a mission. This spring, he and members of his church began the Harvest Farms Co-op.Their goal is to feed their membership healthy, organic vegetables and have enough left over to feed others less fortunate. They plan to do that by hydroponic gardening.More >>

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Family of Maryville girl with food allergies knows importance of proper EPI-pen storage
Family of Maryville girl with food allergies knows importance of proper EPI-pen storage
If you or someone in your family has a life-threatening food allergy, you know the importance of keeping an EPI-pen, containing epinephrine, handy at all times, but are you storing it the right way?More >>
If you or someone in your family has a life-threatening food allergy, you know the importance of keeping an EPI-pen, containing epinephrine, handy at all times, but are you storing it the right way?More >>
Device worn partially in the mouth helping hearing-impaired East Tennesseans
Device worn partially in the mouth helping hearing-impaired East Tennesseans
A breakthrough system to help the hearing impaired is available in Knoxville. What's different about this one? Part of the device is worn in the patient's mouth.More >>
A breakthrough system to help the hearing impaired is available in Knoxville. What's different about this one? Part of the device is worn in the patient's mouth.More >>
Knoxville man used to weigh 555 pounds, now an inspiration to others and needs your help
Knoxville man used to weigh 555 pounds, now an inspiration to others and needs your help
It's an amazing story. A Knoxville man who weighed 555 pounds not that long ago is now literally half the guy he used to be. When we asked him what 555 pounds feels like, this was Stephen's response: "There isn't life at 555 pounds. I mean, if I'm going to be honest, I was a shut-in."More >>
It's an amazing story. A Knoxville man who weighed 555 pounds not that long ago is now literally half the guy he used to be. When we asked him what 555 pounds feels like, this was Stephen's response: "There isn't life at 555 pounds. I mean, if I'm going to be honest, I was a shut-in."
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Knoxville group helps educate women about birth options
Knoxville group helps educate women about birth options
Many mothers who have their first child by Cesarean section aren't limited to delivering their future babies that way. A local non-profit organization is trying to help educate women about their birth options.More >>
Many mothers who have their first child by Cesarean section aren't limited to delivering their future babies that way. A local non-profit organization is trying to help educate women about their birth options.More >>
Loudon County boy copes with storm anxiety
Loudon County boy copes with storm anxiety
The threat of severe weather is cause for major panic for many people. While we're not wrong to be afraid of an approaching storm, mental health experts say "storm anxiety" is a real issue, and it's scary for those who deal with it.More >>
The threat of severe weather is cause for major panic for many people. While we're not wrong to be afraid of an approaching storm, mental health experts say "storm anxiety" is a real issue, and it's scary for those who deal with it.More >>

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The Faces of Meth
The Faces of Meth
The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office of Oregon posted pictures on their website of repeat meth offenders. They hope the images will educate people on how dangerous the drug is. More >>
The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office of Oregon posted pictures on their website of repeat meth offenders. They hope the images will educate people on how dangerous the drug is. More >>
Knox County woman finds a drunk man in her closet
Knox County woman finds a drunk man in her closet
A Knox County woman discovered a drunk man in her closet early Wednesday morning.
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A Knox County woman discovered a drunk man in her closet early Wednesday morning.
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Rare antique car stolen from Knoxville home, later recovered
Rare antique car stolen from Knoxville home, later recovered
A rare classic car stolen from a home in Knoxville's Mechanicsville neighborhood has been recovered.
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A rare classic car stolen from a home in Knoxville's Mechanicsville neighborhood has been recovered.
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3 women arrested for alleged prostitution at Seymour spa
3 women arrested for alleged prostitution at Seymour spa
Three women were arrested for allegedly running a prostitution business out of a Seymour spa.
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Three women were arrested for allegedly running a prostitution business out of a Seymour spa.
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Fire destroys Fireworks Superstore
Fire destroys Fireworks Superstore
A Sunday evening fire destroyed the Fireworks Superstore building off I-75 near Exit 141 in Campbell County.
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A Sunday evening fire destroyed the Fireworks Superstore building off I-75 near Exit 141 in Campbell County.
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Knoxville man claims $259.8 million Powerball jackpot in Nashville
Knoxville man claims $259.8 million Powerball jackpot in Nashville
A Knoxville man claimed the largest lottery jackpot ever awarded in Tennessee history
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A Knoxville man claimed the largest lottery jackpot ever awarded in Tennessee history
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Pregnant Oak Ridge woman missing in Southern California
Pregnant Oak Ridge woman missing in Southern California
Southern California authorities are asking for the public's help to find a pregnant woman from Oak Ridge, Tenn.More >>
Southern California authorities are asking for the public's help to find a pregnant woman from Oak Ridge, Tenn.More >>
Plans moving forward to fix problems at Fountain City Lake
Plans moving forward to fix problems at Fountain City Lake
There's a plan in the works for cleaning up the waters of Fountain City Lake, also known as the duck pond.
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There's a plan in the works for cleaning up the waters of Fountain City Lake, also known as the duck pond.
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10 Dogs Most Often Blacklisted by Insurers
10 Dogs Most Often Blacklisted by Insurers
We all know that a dog is man's best friend, but that's not always true for insurance companies. There are certain dogs that are blacklisted by insurers.More >>
We all know that a dog is man's best friend, but that's not always true for insurance companies. There are certain dogs that are blacklisted by insurers.More >>
Jim Wogan Through the Years
Jim Wogan Through the Years
6 News takes a look back at the career of former sports director Jim Wogan.More >>
6 News takes a look back at the career of former sports director Jim Wogan.
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