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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - It feels like every day, Knoxville celebrates another University of Tennessee milestone, and Friday is no exception.

It would seem that the spike in threats has affected attendance, with Knox County saying less than 70% of students went to school Wednesday.

BLOUNT COUNY, Tenn. (WVLT) - A stretch of The Dragon, a popular route for drivers in Blount County, has been closed because of a grass fire.

The Patriotic Pick is set for Sept. 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Scott Mansion Farms in Tellico Plains.

MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Kenneth DeHart Jr., the man accused of shooting two Blount County Sheriff's Office deputies in February, injuring one and killing the other, could face the death penalty.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation made the announcement Friday, saying the northbound lanes were closed at Gillenwater Road and southbound at Murphy Road.

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Rural Metro Fire is on the scene of a “serious” car crash in Powell, according to representatives with the agency.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Police Department responded to at least four crashes near downtown between 10 p.m. and midnight Sarturday, according to Communications Manager Scott Erland.

The twice-yearly event is known to be a bit of a workout for Pigeon Forge law enforcement.