Carolina Chocolate Drops "Cornbread and Butterbeans"


Carolina Chocolate Drops performing "Cornbread and Butterbeans" atWDVX's Blue Plate Special. For more information on Carolina Chocolate Drops please visit www.carolinachocolatedrops.com. For more information on WDVX's Blue Plate Special please visit www.wdvx.com.For more Blue Plate Special videos please visit www.knoxville.com Video by Talid Magdy/knoxnews.com


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Skylar McBee's new look: Rockin' the 70s 'stache


It was visible from across the court. Media from all over Thompson-Boling Arena were drawn to its majesty. Skylar McBee's mustache.


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Smoky Mountain Highland Games at Maryville College


The 30th annual Smoky Mountain Highland Games took place at Maryville College May 20-22, 2011.


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Know your Vols: The backfield's favorite foods


Zach Rogers, Justin Hunter, Raijon Neal, Da'Rick Rogers, Matt Milton and Tyler Bray introduce themselves at the Vols' Media Day on Aug. 14, 2011 and share their favorite foods.


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A community's child: The story of Phillip 'Tookie' Stanford


Phillip "Tookie" Stanford was the only son in a family of four. By the time he was 7 years old, he had lost his sister and father to violence and his mother to cancer. The Lonsdale community in Knoxville, Tenn., saw Tookie as their own and wanted to see him succeed. He was a rising basketball star. While at West High School, Tookie received several accolades for his athletic achievements. The loss of his family was something he struggled with daily. As his aunt, Nikki Daniels, said, "It was a child's question that never was answered." See related article: www.knoxnews.com


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Trampled By Turtles perform "November" at WDVX


Trampled By Turtles perform "November" atWDVX's Blue Plate Special. For more information on Trampled By Turtles please visit www.trampledbyturtles.com. For information on WDVX's Blue Plate Special please visit www.wdvx.com For more videos please visit Knoxnews.com/BluePlateSpecial. Video by Talid Magdy/Knoxnews.com


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Jill Scott on weight gain for roles


HBO star Jill Scott talks with Tele-Buddy Terry Morrow about weight gain for roles.


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Gerald Jones sings to knoxnews producer Erin Chapin


It was Eric Berry's directorial debut. Gerald Williams choreographed the whole thing. But the star was Gerald Jones. Berry and Williams snagged Jones during UT's Media Day and had knoxnews online producer Erin Chapin get out of her comfort zone (behind the camera) to perform in a music video.


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A knoxnews exclusive interview with Peyton Manning


A knoxnews exclusive interview with Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning. Manning talks about what the Peyback Foundation means to him and shares his thoughts on the upcoming football season. Video by Talid Magdy/Knoxnews.com


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Twilight: "New Moon" stars Taylor Lautner and Kristen Stewart walk the red carpet in Knoxville


Twilight: "New Moon" stars Taylor Lautner and Kristen Stewart walk the red carpet during the movie's premiere in Knoxville, Tenn. on Nov. 17, 2009.


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Meet the Kiffins: Layla, Landry, Pressley and Knox join dad in Knoxville


Layla, Landry, Pressley and Knox Kiffin have finally joined UT head football coach Lane Kiffin in Knoxville. GoVolsXtra was granted the first interview with the family mere hours after Layla and the kids arrived in town.


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Dollywood's Wild Eagle wing roller coaster


Pete Owens, public relations manager at Dollywood, explains their new $20 million Wild Eagle wing roller coaster which will open in March.


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Al Wilson discusses Coach Derek Dooley


Tennessee football great Al Wilson talks about the attitude he sees under current coach Derek Dooley at Tennessee National golf course in Loudon Friday


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Harry Potter star Robert Knox News Report


The Associated Press reports on the tragic death of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince star, Robert Knox (Marcus Belby). Copyright 2008 www.the-portkey.com Copyright 2008 The Associated Press


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Teen calls foster father 'hero'


Taylor Bessette calls his foster father, Greg McKendry, a 'hero' for stepping in front of a gunman who entered the sanctuary at Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church and started shooting during a children's production of "Annie Jr." www.knoxnews.com


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Jim Sexton, former UT athlete, competes in his first Highland games


Jim Sexton hasn't competed athletically in a year. Saturday, he won the Amateur B competition at the Smoky Mountain Highland Games at Maryville College. Sexton won the SEC championship in the hammer throw in 2006 and threw competetively in his post-collegiate years until April of 2010. He always thought about competing in the Highland games, but had commitments to the track team at the same time as the yearly festival in Gatlinburg. When his position was eliminated at UT earlier this year, he started training. In his first heavy athletics competiion, Sexton won four out of seven events.


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Creating the newspaper


Knoxnews.com intern Yolanda Ortiz learns the process of how the print News Sentinel is created.


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Homemade earrings


Knoxnews.com intern Samantha Thornton shows how to make a pair of earrings using a few tools and simple techniques.


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Luminescent Orchestrii performing "Jarba" at WDVX


Luminescent Orchestrii performing "Jarba" at WDVX's Blue Plate Special. For more information on Luminescent Orchestrii please visit www.lumii.com. For information on WDVX's Blue Plate Special please visit wdvx.com For more videos please visit www.knoxnews.com Video by Talid Magdy/Knoxnews.com


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Blind Corn Liquor Pickers performing "Bad Tom Smith" at WDVX


Blind Corn Liquor Pickers performing "Bad Tom Smith" at WDVX's Blue Pl ate Special. For information on Blind Corn Liquor Pickers please visit http ://www.blindcorn.com/. For information on WDVX's Blue Plate Special. visit wdvx.com For more videos please visit www.knoxnews.com Video by Talid Magdy/Knoxnews.com


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Extreme Makeover: Home Edition helps Knoxville's Watson family


When Daniel and Mandy Watson of Knoxville applied for Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, they had high hopes, but when a telephone pole was installed a short way from their dilapidated farmhouse last week, they were even more hopeful. The Watsons' home is suffering from mold, a crumbling foundation and has had roofing problems that pre-date the storms from earlier last year. They also help single mothers through their nonprofit, Restoration House.


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Trevor Bayne - No. 99


No. 99 Toyota driver, Trevor Bayne talks about his journey, successes and future goals. Video by Talid Magdy/knoxnews.com See story and photo gallery:: www.knoxnews.com


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Sarah Morgan plays the mountain dulcimer


Sarah Morgan, 16, plays the Appalachian dulcimer (or mountain dulcimer) at her home in Sharps Chapel. She'll be performing at the upcoming Townsend Winter Heritage Festival.


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Luminescent Orchestrii performing "Stranger" at WDVX


Luminescent Orchestrii performing "Stranger" at WDVX's Blue Plate Special. For more information on Luminescent Orchestrii please visit www.lumii.com. For information on WDVX's Blue Plate Special please visit wdvx.com For more videos please visit www.knoxnews.com Video by Talid Magdy/Knoxnews.com


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Hanson brothers talk about musical influences


The brothers discuss the influences for 'Take the Walk' album, which in Knoxville, Tenn. for a concert Oct. 1 at the Bijou Theater.


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The Bowmans performing "Car and Flight Plans" at WDVX


The Bowmans performing "Car and Flight Plans" at WDVX's Blue Plate Special. For more information on The Bowmans please visit www.myspace.com/theBowmans. For information on WDVX's Blue Plate Special please visit wdvx.com For more videos please visit www.knoxnews.com . Video by Talid Magdy/Knoxnews.com


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Mike Farris at WDVX's Blue Plate Special


Mike Farris singing Green Grass at WDVX's Blue Plate Special. For more information on Farris please visit www.mikefarrismusic.net. For information on WDVX's Blue Plate Special please visit wdvx.com For more videos please visit www.knoxnews.com Video by Talid Magdy/Knoxnews.com


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Wild Animal Party performing "This Town" at WDVX


Wild Animal Party performing "This Town" at WDVX's Blue Plate Special. For more info on Wild Animal Party please visit www.myspace.com For information on WDVX's Blue Plate Special please visit wdvx.com For more videos please visit www.knoxnews.com Video by Talid Magdy/Knoxnews.com


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Old school baller: 73-year-old makes the team at Roane State


Ken Mink missed out on his second year of juco basketball 53 years ago when he joined the Air Force. It's something he's always regretted. Today, he's one of the Roane State Raiders and, at 73, possibly one of the oldest collegiate players in history. Read the related story at: www.knoxnews.com


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Remembering Elliot


Thackston School student Megan Peters, 9, and former teacher Kathy Lowery talk to reporter Matt Lakin on Saturday about the loss of Elliott, a bearded lizard who was the school's unofficial mascot. Elliot died in a fire early Saturday that gutted the school.


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Interview with Lucas Grabeel of 'High School Musical'


Tele-buddy Terry Morrow caught up with Lucas Grabeel (Ryan Evans in the "High School Musical" movies), who dished on the hat and shared three facts about himself. Video by Terry Morrow/News Sentinel, edited by Lauren Spuhler/knoxnews.com


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Phish at Thompson-Boling Arena


Phish performing at Thompson-Boling Arena June 10th 2009. Video by Talid Magdy/knoxnews.com


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The Bowmans performing "Make it last" at WDVX


The Bowmans performing "Make it last" at WDVX's Blue Plate Special. For more info on The Bowmans please visit www.myspace.com/theBowmans. For information on WDVX's Blue Plate Special please visit wdvx.com For more videos please visit www.knoxnews.com Video by Talid Magdy/Knoxnews.com


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Interview with Zac Efron of "High School Musical"


Zac Efron, who plays Troy in "High School Musical," talks to Tele-buddy Terry Morrow about the sequel coming in August on the Disney Channel. Video by Terry Morrow/News Sentinel, edited by Erin Chapin/KnoxNews.com.


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Interview with Michael C. Hall of "Dexter"


Michael C.Hall of Showtime's "Dexter" talks about the Showtime drama's upcoming season and why people may get spooked by him in public. Video by Terry Morrow/News Sentinel, Edited by Erin Chapin/KnoxNews.com.


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Joel McHale of "The Soup" and NBC's "Community" talks about his double-sided career


Joel McHale of "The Soup" and NBC's "Community" talks about his double-sided career. Video by Talid Magdy/knoxnews.com


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Michael Reno Harrell performing "Tennessee Border" at WDVX


Michael Reno Harrell performing "Tennessee Border" at WDVX's Blue Plate Special. For information on Michael Reno Harrell please visit www.michaelreno.com. For information on WDVX's Blue Plate Special. visit wdvx.com For more videos please visit www.knoxnews.com . Video by Talid Magdy/Knoxnews.com


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Tele-buddy Terry Morrow chats with Steve Burton & Bradford A


Steve Burton & Bradford Anderson of "General Hospital" and its spin-off "Nightshift" talk about working together on both shows. Video by Terry Morrow/News Sentinel, edited by Talid Magdy/KnoxNews.com


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Swan Pond lost: The effects of the TVA coal ash spill near Harriman, Tenn.


An estimated 5.4 million cubic yards of sludge burst from a failed retention pond at a TVA Kingston fossil plant near Harriman, Tenn. in the early morning of Dec. 22, 2008. The aftermath of the spill has forever left an impact on the neighboring Swan Pond community. The online team at knoxnews.com has produced a video documentary exploring the impact on this community. Also, read ongoing coverage of the TVA coal ash spill: www.knoxnews.com


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Grab some yarn and chill


Katie goes to Loopville on Bearden Hill to find out exactly why knitting is such a relaxing hobby. Besides the creative outlet and making cool wears, the yarn itself plays a major part in the allure of the needle craft. Video by Katie Kolt/KnoxNews.com


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Johnny Knoxville talks to Terry Morrow about what he's up to


Tele-buddy Terry Morrow chats with Johnny Knoxville about his latest projects. Video by Terry Morrow/News Sentinel. Edited by Chloe White/knoxnews.com.


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Trip abroad means five shots in one arm


Jigsha prepares for her monthlong trip to India by going to the Knox County health department and getting immunized Video by Jigsha Desai/KnoxNews.com


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No wigs in the sunsphere


Dipti takes a tour with Public Building Authority's Elizabeth Harrison to answer the question "What's in that thing?" Video by Dipti Vaidya/KnoxNews.com.


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Little weiner thinks size doesn't matter


Wrigley, an 11-pound mini dachshund, is as alpha as it gets. He fears neither man nor beast. Watch as he takes on dogs of all sizes and breeds at the local hound hangout. Video by Lauren Spuhler/KnoxNews.com


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