Don Dare
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Knoxville, TN, United States
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Man shares warning after gift card funds stolen
Brian Vaughan’s fiancée was given a Vanilla prepaid Visa gift card as a Christmas gift. However, when the couple when to use it, the funds were depleted. → Read More
‘Dialing for dollars’: What to watch for amid uptick in student loan forgiveness scams
In Tennessee, graduates know all about student loans. Over 50% of Tennessee graduates in the class of 2020 took out student loans to pay for school, with an average debt of nearly $27,000. This has led many to try and take advantage of those trying to get out of debt. → Read More
PayPal sued for holding a Knox County woman’s money for over a year
A young Knox County woman is suing PayPal as she wants to know why the online payment company froze her money for over a year. The money sent directly to PayPal was from her unemployment benefits, earned at the beginning of the pandemic because she couldn't work. So far there have been two preliminary hearings in this case and more are scheduled. → Read More
‘They’re sorry for my wait’: Tennessee family waiting 6 months for unemployment aid
The delay in receiving unemployment benefits from the state of Tennessee continues to frustrate a young family. Their case is complicated, so, it was sent off for adjudication to be reviewed by the state, but how long is an appropriate amount of time to reach a decision? → Read More
From Scout to Guardsman: Crossville man serving communities across the state
Army Specialist Anthony Spencer of Crossville, a Cumberland University graduate who became a medic because he wanted to help people. has been on the front line in communities throughout Tennessee now for 15 months. → Read More
Tennessee woman’s stimulus money disappears from Cash App account
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — With the widespread use of smartphones, more and more people are using mobile payment service apps on their phones such as PayPal, Venmo or Apple Wallet. Within the last year, grocery store chains like Publix and Kroger debuted their mobile payment apps. The use of these “mobile wallets” is fast and […] → Read More
Maryville couple avoids Publisher’s Clearing House identity theft scam
The prize patrol never calls either to congratulate you in advance, or to ask for money or for personal information. → Read More
94-year-old East Tennessee widow receives $5,000 phone bill
A July phone bill of more than $5,000 was a total shock to a 94-year-old widow. → Read More
Bedbugs: What you need to know to avoid bedbugs on vacation
As you head out for your vacation this summer, be vigilant about checking for bedbugs. Pest control professionals report that a majority of their business is treating hotels. → Read More
Food truck receives low grade for unsanitary issues
It's not just brick-and-mortar restaurants that get inspected by the health department - food carts and mobile units are checked as well. → Read More
Food temperatures, other problems earn 2 East Tennessee restaurants same health score
Inspectors pay close attention to more than two dozen items that could potentially cause foodborne illness. They check to determine how food is protected, whether food temperatures are correct, the cleanliness of the kitchen and proper employee hygiene. → Read More
5 household items you can sell for extra cash
If you have some household items in your home that you haven't used in a while, they could be valuable. Instead of tossing them or handing them down, you can earn and save cash. → Read More
East Tenn. deli, soup restaurant earn low health inspection scores
Two East Tennessee restaurants had low health inspection grades this week Several have also been reinspected since last week. → Read More
6 household items you should replace regularly
Even if you religiously clean your home, some things are just unhealthy to use beyond a certain point. Food items aren't the only things in your home that expire. There are everyday household items that you use and should replace regularly. → Read More
'Unknown black contaminant' in ice bin nets low health score for Knox County restaurant
The inspector reported a number of risk factor violations at the lowest scoring restaurant in Knox County. → Read More
Cosby woman loses more than $600 to fake Apple scammers
A woman from Cosby wants you to hear her story after losing more than $600 to scammers. → Read More
What to buy and deals to avoid in January
If you didn't make it to those after-Christmas sales, never fear! There are still great deals to be had in January. As a new year dawns, deals abound for some types of products. In other cases, it pays to wait. → Read More
Last-minute Christmas shopping: What are people scrambling for Christmas Eve
There are just a few hours left of Christmas shopping, if you need to get a few more presents. → Read More
Ways to beat the holiday blues
The holiday season is a fun time of the year for most people, filled with parties, shopping and social gatherings with family and friends. However, for some people it is a time filled with anxiety, sadness, self-reflection and loneliness. → Read More
Thousands of wreaths placed at graves in Knoxville as part of Wreaths Across America
Thousands of wreaths were placed at grave markers Saturday afternoon at Knoxville's newest veteran's cemetery. → Read More