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Disability Mentoring Day at the City

Submitted by Becky Simmons, Community Web Producer
Thursday, October 18th, 2012, 2:41pm
Disability Mentoring Day at the City

From the City of Knoxville

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Mayor Rogero Announces Hire of City's First Urban Forester

Submitted by Becky Simmons, Community Web Producer
Thursday, October 18th, 2012, 2:37pm
Mayor Rogero Announces Hire of City's First Urban Forester

From the City of Knoxville

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Register to Vote!

Submitted by Becky Simmons, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012, 3:03pm
Register to Vote!

You can register to vote now thru Monday, October 8.

If you are not registered by Oct. 8 you will not be able to vote for the Presidential and State General Election scheduled for November 6.

Early Voting starts Octoctober 17 and ends November 1.

Here's a couple handy links:

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Webb School honors Jim Hart as Distinguished Alumnus

Submitted by WBIR Web Staff on Friday, September 28th, 5:18 pm
Webb School honors Jim Hart as Distinguished Alumnus

The Webb School of Knoxville honored a member of the WBIR family on Friday. The school presented Jim Hart its Distinguished Alumnus award for his extensive work in television and the community.

Hart served as general manager and vice president for two stations, including our very own during the '80s until 1994. He spent more than 35 years in television, working in various leadership roles, including Scripps Howard Broadcasting and the E.W. Scripps Company.

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PSCC professor connects Harry Potter to higher education

Submitted by WBIR Web Staff on Tuesday, September 25th, 10:22 pm
PSCC professor connects Harry Potter to higher education

Harry Potter has left Hogwarts and has entered college. Courses about the wizarding world are now underway nationwide.

Pellissippi State Community College professor Jake Hamric gave a lecture Tuesday called "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Higher Education."

Hamric says the series provides an example of how popular culture can be effectively used in a college classroom.

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Bearden Beer Market celebrates 'Oktoberfest' for a good cause

Submitted by WBIR Web Staff on Sunday, September 23rd, 10:37 pm
Bearden Beer Market celebrates 'Oktoberfest' for a good cause

People celebrated "Oktoberfest" at the Bearden Beer Market, while supporting a worthwhile cause at the same time on Sunday night.

All the money raised during this event benefited the UT Medical Center's cancer unit. Event organizers said they sold more than 150 tickets for this cause.

UT Medical Center said partnering with the Bearden Beer Market provided a unique opportunity for their fundraising.

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Veteran rehabilitation program hopes to add Knoxville branch

Submitted by WBIR Web Staff on Thursday, September 20th, 10:52 pm
Veteran rehabilitation program hopes to add Knoxville branch

A veteran rehabilitation program is hoping to add a Knoxville branch.

Project Healing Waters, a fly fishing program dedicated to helping veterans and disabled military personnel heal, held a volunteer drive at Three Rivers Angler Fly Shop in Bearden on Thursday.

Organizers are hoping to start a local chapter, but first need people willing to help.

Project leader Steve Thompson says the group is about more than just casting a line.

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