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GEORGETOWN COUNTY, SC. (WMBF/Gray News) - Authorities say more than 100 dogs were rescued from ‘unlivable conditions’ in a home in South Carolina. The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office and Animal Con
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Panda Express is turning up the heat this summer.The popular fast-casual chain announced that Hot Orange Chicken is making a limited-time return to restaurants
They said the investment will create jobs, generate millions in tax revenue, and strengthen Nashville's position as one of the nation's top destinations for conventions and tourism.
The Berry Hill Police Department is asking for the public's help tracking down a couple of people who reportedly stole copper scraps and construction equipment late last month.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a gene therapy that can eliminate complications from sickle cell disease in children as young as 2 years old, expanding access to a treatment previously limited to patients 12 and older.Rickey Buggs, 13, is among the first patients to receive the trea...
Hendersonville police are asking the public to help identify a driver who struck a 15-year-old pedestrian from behind on Neverbreak Drive on Wednesday night.
The defendant in Charlie Kirks killing told his roommate he wishes he hadnt done it the day after the conservative activist was shot in the neck while speaking to a crowd at Utah Valley University, a recording played in court revealed Thursday.Lance Twiggs, who was also defendant Tyler Robinsons ...
North Nashville neighbors near Whites Creek Quarry said blasting has rattled their homes and left behind cracks. Now, a shift to underground mining could reduce some of those impacts though residents still have questions.Quinta Martin, who lives near the quarry, said she regularly feels the effe...
New data shows scamming is not only on the rise in Tennessee, but is also becoming more advanced.
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Murfreesboro police sergeant’s bodycam video showing him buying toys for a non-verbal boy with autism who wandered into a Target store has drawn tens of thousands of views online.Sgt. Travis Henderson, a 20-year veteran of the Murfreesboro Police Department, respond...
What started as a 911 call ended in a display of patience and compassion when a Murfreesboro police officer returned a young boy with autism back to his mother.
Attorneys for Tennessee death row inmate Darrell Hines are again asking Gov. Bill Lee to delay Hines' scheduled execution, arguing the state should first comple
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Residents on South Green Hill Road say a nearby creek has been overflowing into their backyards, and they believe construction for a neighboring townhouse development is to blame.Rion Edwards, who lives on South Green Hill Road, captured video of water rushing through th...
Murfreesboro has unveiled a new mosaic mural celebrating America's upcoming 250th anniversary, with contributions from hundreds of residents across the city.The America 250 Mural Mosaic, titled "The Patriot's Flag," is located on the Shacklett's Photography building at 105 S. Church Street in dow...
Twenty-two alleged drug suspects have been indicted after a major drug enforcement operation in Putnam County.
It has been a pretty good year to be a comic fan.
Every piece of land in Gallatin tells a story.Some empty lots signal where the city is headed. Others show what has already been left behind.Jenna Ingeman has lived in Gallatin for a long time, and the changes are impossible to miss."I've seen it happen in the neighborhood where I grew up. There ...
MONROE, N.C. (WMBF/Gray News) - Authorities say the former owner of a popular wedding venue admitted to stealing over a million dollars.Jason Lottman, the ex-owner of Champagne Manor, pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud Monday while admitting to taking money from couples and vendors who booked e...
Nashville's air traffic control tower has faced ongoing staffing shortages for more than a year, causing repeated ground stops and flight delays and a new federal memorandum suggests the problem may require financial incentives to fix.The FAA's goal is 52 certified controllers at Nashville's tow...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The mother of an 8-year-old girl struck by a bullet fragment during Fourth of July celebrations downtown is speaking out, urging the community to find other ways to celebrate after her daughter was rushed to the hospital that night.Perri Orman said her family had planned...
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, SC. (WMBF/Gray News) - Authorities say more than 100 dogs were rescued from ‘unlivable conditions’ in a home in South Carolina. The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office and Animal Control officers responded to a home Thursday afternoon.Investigators reportedly found more than 100...
Eight men were indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges Thursday for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House in June.The indictment, returned in Ohio, charges all eight in two separate conspiracies, one to provid...
A six-month-old is in DCS custody after the baby was found living in a homeless encampment.The parents were there, too.During a welfare check, Metro police arrested both on outstanding warrants.The hope is to reunite the family, but Metro Councilmember Sheri Weiner tells me there was concern abou...
According to the Hendersonville Police Department, officers responded just before 11 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, to Hendersonville Medical Center where the 15-year-old was being treated for serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A flood watch is in effect through Sunday as a storm system moves into the Midstate, with the potential to bring up to five inches of rain. With flooding possible, officials are urging residents to be prepared and know what steps to take if water enters their home.Get to...
Dozens of employees at a Spring Hill Beef-A-Roo say they have not been paid in nearly a month, and former managers say they are caught in the middle as corporate appears to be closing up shop."We haven't been paid in a month and I've got my employees who are losing homes. They can't pay for their...
IRMO, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) - Authorities in South Carolina say more than a dozen men are facing charges following an undercover operation targeting online child sexual exploitation.The Irmo Police Department and several other agencies report that 14 men have been charged with criminal solicitatio...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Mount Juliet woman spent Wednesday night moving salvageable equipment to higher ground after flash flooding overtook her home and photography studio on Nonaville Road in a matter of minutes.Angela Seats, who runs Boudoir Nashville, has owned the property for nine years...
Graffiti on an East Nashville historic monument is causing concern among residents, artists and nonprofits.
GALLATIN, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Gallatin City Council passed two resolutions this week regarding the annexation of roughly 125 acres of land near the Meta data center campus. The piece of land is located west of Brights Lane and south of Highway 31 East. The Meta data center campus is located just s...
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Hendersonville Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a 15-year-old.HPD said officers responded to Hendersonville Medical Center Wednesday for reports of a teen that had b...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Three people, including a 4-year-old child, were injured in a dog attack Wednesday night, according to the Nashville Fire Department.NFD said medics responded to the 1200 block of Anduin Avenue Thursday evening for reports of a dog bite.At the scene, medics located and t...
It looks like John Deere owners can soon feel free to fix their own machines.The Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from several states secured a right-to-repair settlement Wednesday with agriculture equipment giant Deere & Co. commonly known as John Deere that requires the company ...
A member of a federal crime-fighting task force in Memphis shot and killed a person there on Wednesday, the second fatal shooting by a task force member.
SPRING HILL, Tenn. (WSMV) - Friends and family are mourning the death of Amber Graham, 37, a Spring Hill mother found dead outside a Cleveland, Ohio, home last week.Graham had traveled to Ohio in June to visit a man she met while playing “Call of Duty” online, bringing her 8-year-old daughter. Fr...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Metro Nashville Police Department is investigating after two people were accused of stealing a delivery driver’s car Thursday afternoon.The incident reportedly happened at Delta Avenue around 1 p.m. Thursday.MNPD said a delivery driver had stopped to make deliveries ...
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - Three teens are facing charges after they were accused of armed robbery during a meet-up for an online sale, according to the Murfreesboro Police Department.MPD said two teens were selling clothing items on Instagram.The pair went to meet with a buyer just before midn...
Fast cars, live music and the FIFA World Cup Final are coming together for one action-packed weekend at the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Nashville International Airport has finished the first phase of preparing for its new parking garage and rental car facility.BNA said the blasting is done, and the project is now moving to preparation for future road shifts.The planned facility will have 4,700 rental...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency reports that there were no boating-related deaths over the Fourth of July holiday this year.During the holiday, the TWRA said it responded to 11 injury incidents and made 16 boating under the influence arrests. Additionally, the ag...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The global movement to protect children online has entered a new phase, with more countries announcing social media bans for some teenagers. In the U.S., however, lawmakers have not yet reached a consensus on basic safety regulations.Last year, Australia became the first co...
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