WLAF looks back at the stories making headlines in July, August and September

TOP PHOTO: For this three pole project, a big LUB was needed, and it was comprised of Richard Goodman, John Baird, Jordan McDeermon, Brandon Shown, Steve Reynolds, Tyler Brammer, Eric Griffith, Jason Vanover, Tony Claiborne, Brian Templin, Joe “Pie” Smith, Richard Nelson and Scotty McCulley.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. (WLAF)- With 2024 ending in a few days, WLAF is looking back at the stories we shared with you.

JULY

Some may have argued which part of Campbell County was hit hardest by the stronger of two severe storms on a Tuesday in July. However, the damage from fallen trees and power outages was well distributed. CLICK HERE for more information.

LaFollette Utility Board members voted to hire long-time LUB employee and interim General Manager Regina Kennedy for the position to head up the utility. Kennedy has been with LaFollette Utility more than 36 years and previously served as the Director of Administrative Services.  For the full story CLICK HERE.

WLAF began posting legal notices on 1450wlaf.com, where they will are seen by thousands of people daily. WLAF has the capability to post legal notices the moment they are received and will also update the section twice a week. Other outlets do not have this ability without sending the reader to a third party site. This new law allowed important notices to be relayed nearly instantaneously with an audience of thousands on a daily basis on our website 1450wlaf.com. CLICK HERE for more information.

Vienna Sausages were a vandal’s weapon of choice. For the full story CLICK HERE.

AUGUST

The Campbell County School System announced the addition of Christopher Enix as the new secondary supervisor. CLICK HERE for the full story.

The Towe String Road Convenience Center recovered from a fire that damaged its Transfer Station and destroyed an excavator. For the full story CLICK HERE.

SEPTEMBER

More than 10,000 La Follette Utility Board (LUB) customers were without power following a storm that moved through Campbell County. CLICK HERE for more information.

A man riding a motorcycle was pulled over on a routine traffic stop at the Bread Box on the east side of La Follette. Then he ran. For the full story CLICK HERE.

TCAT received a $2 million grant. CLICK HERE for more information.

Campbell County claimed its first victory in Pemberton Era. For the full story CLICK HERE.

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 12/30/2024-6AM)

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