WATE - News: Local: Roane County

Roane County tea party group members head to Washington over IRS scandal

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:02:00 EDT

Members of a Roane County conservative group flew to Washington, D.C. Wednesday ahead of a federal hearing into a recent scandal involving the IRS.

Weekend of soaking rain leads to rockslide in Roane County

Mon, 6 May 2013 17:44:00 EDT

The soaking rains that slogged through East Tennessee over the weekend led to at least one rockslide in the area and if the rain keeps up, more are likely.

Roane County High School debuts first-ever 3D yearbook

Mon, 6 May 2013 13:14:00 EDT

A new wave of 3D technology is helping bring to life the pages of high school yearbooks across the country and Roane County High is one of the first to debut it.

Roane County mom arrested for serving underage son and three friends alcohol

Fri, 3 May 2013 18:01:00 EDT

An Oak Ridge woman was arrested after she was accused of serving alcohol to her underage son and his three friends.

Police pull Oak Ridge man out of burning vehicle

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:18:00 EDT

A man has Oak Ridge Police to thank for pulling him out of a burning vehicle earlier this week.

Former U.S. Attorney supports actions of Y-12 protesters

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:27:00 EDT

Former U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark testified on behalf of three anti-nuclear weapon protesters who are facing multiple felony counts for breaking into the Y-12 National Security Complex.

Roane County Sheriff says he's "thankful to be alive" after Boston Marathon bombing

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:28:00 EDT

Roane County Sheriff Jack Stockton was only a few blocks away when the Boston Marathon bombs went off. He said he knew instantly that they were bombs, and his first thoughts were to find his wife Tara who was running the race.

Elf on the Shelf comes from Oak Ridge native's family tradition

Fri, 4 Jan 2013 18:54:00 EST

Oak Ridge native Carol Aebersold has made "Elf on the Shelf" a holiday phenomenon.

Federal ruling: TVA liable for coal ash spill

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:12:00 EDT

A federal judge ruled that the Tennessee Valley Authority is liable for the failure of a storage system that caused a massive ash spill in 2008 in Roane County.

Woman sentenced to diversion in hot oatmeal attack

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:49:00 EDT

A judge has sentenced a Clarksville woman convicted of assault for pouring hot oatmeal on her husband to diversion.

Alexander: TVA to help fish hatchery stay open

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:48:00 EDT

U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander says the Tennessee Valley Authority will help keep a federal fish hatchery in East Tennessee stay open for at least three more years.

Maryville man dies after car goes up in flames, then falls from bridge into creek

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:25:00 EDT

A Maryville man is dead after a fiery wreck on Saturday morning, according to a Tennessee Highway Patrol accident report.

Former Vol Kenny Hall talks about his relationship with Jenny Wright

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:44:00 EDT

Kenny Hall, former Vol basketball player is talking about his dealings with a University of Tennessee administrator in trouble for possible inappropriate relationships with student athletes.

Ky. veteran killed in Afghanistan blast

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:02:00 EDT

A Kentucky veteran who was working as a civilian contractor in Afghanistan has died in an explosion in Kabul that killed at least 15 people including six Americans.

Gang leader sentenced to more than 78 years

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

A gang leader has been sentenced to serve more than 78 years in a federal prison for his role in three armed home invasion robberies in Nashville.

6 children, 2 adult hurt in crash near Memphis school

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:59:00 EDT

Officials say a morning traffic crash in Memphis injured children who were ejected from a vehicle.

Smokies campgrounds stay closed as sequester remains in effect

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:42:00 EDT

With no end in site for the federal sequestration, many attractions in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park remain closed.

International Biscuit Festival starts Friday

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:31:00 EDT

A Southern staple is taking center stage in downtown Knoxville this weekend.

Roane County tea party co-chair travels to Washington D.C. for IRS hearing

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:09:00 EDT

The co-chair of a local tea party group traveled to Washington D.C. Friday for a hearing on the IRS scandal involving the agency allegedly purposely targeting conservative groups.