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yahoo.com | Lori Tucker
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — An East Tennessee woman lost more than 120 pounds in just a year after learning she showed signs of a genetic link to her obesity. UT Medical Center offered her a new medical breakthrough that has changed her life, proving that all cases and causes of obesity are not the same. The simple act of walking into an exam room to meet with her nurse practitioner is something Angelia Collins will never take for granted. At her heaviest, she weighed 386 pounds.
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wate.com | Lori Tucker |Hope McAlee
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1 month ago | 
wate.com | Lori Tucker |Hannah Moore
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — With Jason and Kristy Altman leading the way, a group breaks into a run at the West High School track where Jason is a cross country coach. It’s training time on a brisk weekend morning. Running is the Altman family’s passion. You see more evidence of that at their home, where all their medals are displayed on hooks for each family member. On the walls are Jason’s marathon win and other accomplishments.
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1 month ago | 
wate.com | Lori Tucker |Bo Williams |Hannah Moore
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — One of the big changes this year for the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon course is the runners coming through our parking lot at WATE. To learn about this year’s course, 6 News anchors Bo Williams and Lori Tucker joined marathon race director Jason Altman to see what changes have been made.
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1 month ago | 
wate.com | Lori Tucker |Hannah Moore
Weather Alert1 MORE ALERTSFlood Watch: McCreary County
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1 month ago | 
yahoo.com | Lori Tucker
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A meal made daily from scratch. A smoky signature cocktail. Those are not the only ingredients that keep people coming back to Water into Wine. The restaurant’s owner and founder, Candace Boone-Viox, makes the difference. Loyal customers like Karen Shaffer have become lifelong friends. Knoxville woman recognized for unrelenting dedication to the community “After 40 years of marriage, my husband passed away, and Candace…this whole restaurant is my family,” Shaffer said.
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1 month ago | 
wate.com | Lori Tucker |Hannah Moore
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Giving the gift of time is what this “Remarkable Woman” is all about. Getting her to talk about all she does is something else entirely. “She doesn’t talk about herself. She doesn’t say anything. We have to dig it out of her, pull it out of her and so we feel like she does things out of the love in her heart,” said Gloria Deathridge. Former Knox County School Board member and Lady Vols Basketball pioneer Gloria Deathridge is remarkable in her own right.
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1 month ago | 
wate.com | Lori Tucker |Hannah Moore
TOWNSEND, Tenn. (WATE) — We are shining a spotlight on a woman who has helped transform an area in Townsend, turning an old campground into a luxury outdoor resort. Carmen Simpher doesn’t just run a business; she’s a mentor, a true friend to many, and a remarkable woman. Little Arrow Outdoor Resort in Townsend provides a peaceful way to enjoy the outdoors. It has won national awards as one of the best glamping spots around, thanks in large part to Simpher.
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1 month ago | 
yahoo.com | Lori Tucker
TOWNSEND, Tenn. (WATE) — We are shining a spotlight on a woman who has helped transform an area in Townsend, turning an old campground into a luxury outdoor resort. Carmen Simpher doesn’t just run a business; she’s a mentor, a true friend to many, and a remarkable woman. Little Arrow Outdoor Resort in Townsend provides a peaceful way to enjoy the outdoors. It has won national awards as one of the best glamping spots around, thanks in large part to Simpher.
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1 month ago | 
wate.com | Lori Tucker |Hannah Moore
LENOIR CITY, Tenn. (WATE) — The unthinkable has happened to a Lenoir City family. The parents of five boys tragically died within a week of each other. Their deaths were unexpected. Now, five boys are without parents and trying to navigate an uncertain future, with the oldest son taking on the responsibility of raising his siblings. Devin Davis, 23, introduced 6 News to his brothers: 11-year-old Jakeb, 8-year-old Tobias, 5-year-old Preston Noah, and Jasin, who is 20.
