Bo Williams

Jan 14, 2025 | yahoo.com | Bo Williams

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — It’s a situation no parent wishes for their child to ever be in: diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. “We weren’t sure if she would live to see Christmas of 2021,” said Mike Bolton. A few years ago, Bolton’s daughter, Abbey, was diagnosed with Aplastic anemia. A rare and serious condition where a person’s bone marrow fails to produce enough blood cells.

Dec 10, 2024 | wate.com | Bo Williams |Hope McAlee

SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — When you talk about the history of Sevier County, you start with the Cherokee who used the area primarily for hunting in the 1700’s. In the early 1800’s, the first Europeans arrived. Names like Thomas, Clack, McMahan and the Ogle family all spring to mind as some of the area’s earliest settlers. Since then, Sevier County has grown to what it is now — attracting 12 to 15 million tourists annually from across the country and around the world.

Nov 24, 2024 | wate.com | Hope McAlee |Tearsa Smith |Bo Williams

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — It’s almost time for the Regal Celebration of Lights in downtown Knoxville, which means its also almost time to light up the city’s 42-foot tall Mickey Mallonee Christmas in the City Tree. On Friday, November 29, the Regal Celebration of Lights event kicks off in the Krutch Park Extension, Market Square and Market Street with live music performed by Milkman & The Big Band at 5:15 p.m..

Nov 18, 2024 | wate.com | Bo Williams

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — When you go online, whether from your phone, laptop or tablet, many times you’re being watched. A fact that many online users we spoke with say is becoming the norm. “It’s become such a common place nowadays. Amazon tracks you,” said Dean Moore. “We’ve talked as a family where we’ve had a conversation, and the next thing you know my wife is getting something that we talked about. You know, an ad for it,” added Mark Carlasdio.

Nov 7, 2024 | wate.com | Bo Williams |Hope McAlee

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — If you think you are alone in dealing with medical debt, guess again. Recent studies have shown that medical debt is the leading cause of bankruptcy in the United States. Studies also note that people struggling with medical debt are three times more likely to struggle with depression. “There’s a hundred million people in the country that have medical debt. It’s to the tune of $220 billion by some estimates,” said Allison Sesso, the CEO & President of Undue Medical Debt.