August 29, 2026
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ABC sues FCC over challenge to its broadcast licenses, saying actions present ‘existential threat’
Further escalating its battle with the Trump administration, ABC on Tuesday took the rare step of suing the Federal Communications Commission on First Amendment grounds, saying the agency's demand for early review of broadcast licenses posed an 'existential threat' to its operations.
Newport man faces felony charges in chase
A Newport man who was driving on a revoked license due to a 2025 DUI conviction is facing felony charges in connection with a chase that occurred Friday.
Hayden Panettiere’s on-andoff boyfriend was at apartment where she died, police report says
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach Hickerson were at the South Carolina apartment where the actor died over the weekend, according to a police report released Tuesday.
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Today is Wednesday, Aug. 19, the 231st day of 2026. There are 134 days left in the year.
Georgia man charged with burglarizing NASCAR driver Greg Biffle’s home after plane crash
STATESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A Georgia man burglarized former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle’s home after learning Biffle and his family died in a plane crash, a North Carolina sheriff said Tuesday.
White Pine man found dead
From Staff Reports A 63-year-old White Pine man who had been reported missing was found dead Monday night in a vehicle parked behind a business… Login to continue reading Login…
Lance Gatlin wins Limited Late Model Feature at Lonesome Pine Raceway
By Wade Littleton Tribune Staff Writer A Morristown driver is making his mark on the NASCAR regional racing scene. Lance Gatlin won his second Limited… Login to continue reading Login…
HOLA Lakeway’s International Food Festival returns this Saturday
HOLA Lakeway will host its 2026 International Food Festival from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Morristown Farmers Market and the… Login to continue reading Login…