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Department of Transportation Secretary to visit North Carolina, East Tennessee

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www.youtube.com – WBIR Channel 10 – 2024-10-17 06:09:50

SUMMARY: Today, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will visit North Carolina and East Tennessee to meet with Governor Roy Cooper and transportation officials. They will discuss rebuilding roads and highways severely damaged by recent floods. Specifically, the focus is on Interstate 40 in Cocke County, which is currently reduced to one lane in each direction following the destruction. Significant closures are also affecting Eastbound I-26 in Unicoi County due to compromised bridges. A total of $100 million in emergency relief funds has been allocated for North Carolina, with $32 million for Tennessee. Live coverage of Buttigieg’s visit will follow.

Pete Buttigieg will meet with transportation officials in North Carolina and Tennessee to talk about rebuilding roadways after Helene’s flooding.

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Grizzlies trade Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic

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www.wkrn.com – Raven Moore – 2025-06-15 14:51:00

SUMMARY: The Memphis Grizzlies have traded veteran guard Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic. In return, Memphis receives Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four unprotected first-round picks (2025, 2026, 2028, 2030), and a lightly protected 2029 pick swap. Bane, drafted in 2020, averaged 17.8 points over five seasons and recently signed a five-year, \$197 million extension. Caldwell-Pope, a two-time NBA champion, averaged 8.7 points with Orlando in 2024. Anthony, also a 2020 first-round pick, averaged 12.5 points during his time with the Magic. The trade represents a major roster shift for both teams heading into future seasons.

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AM Forecast (6/15): Mild and muggy today with scattered showers and storms, highs in the lower 80s

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www.youtube.com – WBIR Channel 10 – 2025-06-15 07:52:00

SUMMARY: Mild and muggy conditions continue today with highs in the low 80s and scattered showers and storms across East Tennessee. A persistent southerly wind is drawing Gulf moisture, fueling daily rain chances. Tuesday and Thursday may bring slightly higher storm activity due to passing systems. By Friday, a ridge of high pressure is expected to build in, possibly leading to drier and warmer weather into next weekend. If temperatures reach 90°F by June 21, it will mark the latest first 90-degree day of the 21st century. Wednesday may feel especially hot, with mid-80s highs and heat index values in the mid-90s.

Warm and humid conditions will linger through next week with daily rain chances. Temperatures are expected to heat up by the end of the week into next weekend.

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Davis Nolan’s Fishing Funtacular for June 15, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WKRN News 2 – 2025-06-15 06:00:04

SUMMARY: Davis Nolan’s June 15, 2025 Fishing Funtacular highlighted Father’s Day catches across Tennessee. Families submitted photos showcasing memorable fishing moments, including father-daughter duos and kids with their first-ever catches. Featured locations included Center Hill Marina, Kentucky Lake, Percy Priest Lake, Old Hickory Lake, and neighborhood ponds. Standouts included a flathead catfish, hybrid bass, and largemouth bass—some even caught from kayaks or with fly rods. The segment celebrated birthdays, big smiles, and impressive fish. Viewers are encouraged to email their fishing photos to be featured, honoring the legacy of the late Jimmy Holt, a beloved figure in local fishing culture.

It’s time for today’s Fishing Funtacular with Davis Nolan! Send your pictures to pix@wkrn.com and put the word FISH in the subject box.

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