KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — It was an eventful week in East Tennessee. Here's what you missed.
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"KCSO releases new details in West Knox County crash that killed Knoxville councilmember's daughter"
The Knox County Sheriff's Office said a Knoxville city councilmember's daughter died in an SUV crash involving a driver who was believed to be under the influence of alcohol in West Knox County on Sunday.
The wreck involved two SUVs. KCSO said one vehicle crossed the center line on Schaeffer Road, hitting another head-on.
One of the three passengers of the vehicle was 21-year-old Kylie Veronica Roberto of Knoxville. KCSO said Roberto died in the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene. She was Knoxville 2nd District City Councilmember Andrew Roberto's daughter.
"We lost our beautiful daughter Kylie Roberto last night in a tragic car accident. She was only 21. Kylie was exceptionally beautiful inside and out, the most kind and caring soul whose loss is unimaginable. Kylie brightened our lives and everyone that knew her, our hearts ache and she will be missed beyond measure. Thank you to all who have reached out. We need time to process and grieve and appreciate your kindness," he said.
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"FBI, law enforcement conducting 'court-authorized' activity at Rocky Hill Pharmacy in West Knoxville"
The Federal Bureau of Investigation said Tuesday its agents were working with law enforcement partners for a "court-authorized law enforcement" activity at a West Knoxville pharmacy.
Rocky Hill Pharmacy is located on S. Northshore Drive in the Rocky Hill area. WBIR received a video of several law enforcement agents at the pharmacy on Tuesday, including people wearing FBI vests.
The full statement from the FBI is available below.
"The FBI along with our law enforcement partners are conducting court-authorized law enforcement activity. Due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, I cannot provide any additional details at this time."
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"Clinton HS principal resigns as ACS investigates possible student record manipulation"
Clinton High School's principal has resigned as the school system investigates student grade and coursework record manipulation, Anderson County Schools said.
On Monday, ACS said its investigation revealed at least one student's records were likely manipulated to meet graduation requirements. At that point, ACS said it decided to suspend Clinton High School's principal and a teacher so it could investigate further.
ACS said the teacher, identified on Tuesday as Rachel Jones, is still suspended but said Director of Schools Tim Parrott accepted Principal Dan Jenkins' resignation.
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"Car sales on side of the parkway will soon be banned in Pigeon Forge"
Advertising cars on the side of the parkway in Pigeon Forge will soon end, according to Pigeon Forge Assistant City Manager Eric Brackins.
Visitors often advertise cars on the side of the road during car shows like Rod Run. During this spring's Rod Run, beginning Thursday, enthusiasts will be allowed to advertise their cars. In the fall, though, that could change, Brackins said.
An agreement between Pigeon Forge and the Tennessee Department of Transportation mandates that change.
TDOT owns the parkway and the associated "right of way," which includes the first row of parking lots in front of businesses along the parkway. The state agency leases those parking spots to the town of Pigeon Forge, which in turn sub-leases those to local businesses.
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"Michigan CEO killed after single-engine plane crashes near Powell, FAA says"
A Michigan CEO died Friday after a small plane crashed in Claxton near Powell.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration's initial incident report, the plane's pilot died. The FAA initially said two people were aboard the plane on Friday, however, the FAA crash report only listed one person.
Anderson County Chief Deputy Brian Galloway said Monday only one person was actually inside the plane, but investigators initially believed there were two people aboard Friday because the pilot was seen with someone else at the airport before taking off.
The report said the plane crashed under unknown circumstances near a road in the Claxton area.