by Ray Hill | Nov 12, 2017 | Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill For decades, Clyde Roark Hoey was one of North Carolina’s most personally popular politicians. Even well before his death, Clyde R. Hoey was something of a caricature. Always immaculately dressed, Hoey favored a frock coat and bat-wing collar long after...
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By Ken Lay The Halls Middle-Gresham Middle boys basketball rivalry is always respectful. But it’s also intense as it’s a game that both the Demons and Gladiators need to win to claim Black Oak Ridge bragging rights. But Thursday night, school and community loyalties...
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By Steve Williams A journey that started in June was completed with a state record sixth consecutive TSSAA cross country championship on Nov. 4 for the Webb School girls’ team. All five Lady Spartans also reached their goal of finishing in the Top 15 individually and...
by design | Nov 12, 2017 | The Daily Focus
November 12, 2017 Good Afternoon, Big Orange Nation. This morning I met with Coach Butch Jones to discuss the future of the football program, and I informed him of my decision that he step down as the University of Tennessee’s head football coach. Transitions...
by design | Nov 11, 2017 | The Daily Focus
By Ken Lay When Lee Henson looks at his 2017-2017 roster, he sees several new names. That, however, doesn’t mean that expectations have changed for the Karns High School boys basketball team. “Like every year, we should be in the running for the district...
by design | Nov 11, 2017 | The Daily Focus
The City of Knoxville’s Office of Special Events is inviting volunteers to participate in the kick-off to the holiday season at the Regal Celebration of Lights on Friday, Nov. 24. This free, family-friendly event in Market Square and Krutch Park...
by design | Nov 10, 2017 | The Daily Focus
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month NASHVILLE – The majority of newly diagnosed lung cancer patients today are not smoking when they are diagnosed. In fact, up to 20 percent of lung cancer patients have never smoked. More than 155,000 Americans die each year...
by design | Nov 10, 2017 | The Daily Focus
WDVX has announced several special musical guests taking part in the WDVX 20 Year Celebration taking place on November 17, 2017 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the historic Bijou Theatre in downtown Knoxville. As previously announced, the concert will be broadcast live....
by design | Nov 9, 2017 | The Daily Focus
The Disparities in Educational Outcomes Steering Committee, which was appointed by the Knox County Schools Superintendent last year, is holding its first Community Meeting on Thursday, Nov. 16, from 6-8 p.m. at Central High School. DEO will report...
by design | Nov 9, 2017 | The Daily Focus
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – It’s that time of year again – shopping for that perfect gift, caroling, Christmas light shows, feasts and more. Tennessee has plenty of opportunities to make family memories while supplying every gift on the wishlist. For a complete list of...
