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Evening Anchor at WVLT. Texas Native, Ohio Raised, @universityofky Grad. Emmy and AP award winner. Foosball champion. Instagram: CRWheels

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Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital CEO reflects on renaming, Parton’s legacy

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By Casey Wheeless Verified
| WVLT-TV/WBXX-TV (Knoxville, TN) Verified
What This Story Is About Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital has postponed its renaming celebration following the singer’s death, but CEO Matt Schaefer emphasizes that the hospital’s core mission to provide world-class pediatric care remains entirely unchanged.
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The Parent Playbook: Ticks are out in force in East Tennessee. Here’s what doctors want parents to know

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By Casey Wheeless Verified
| WVLT-TV/WBXX-TV (Knoxville, TN) Verified
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) — Doctors in East Tennessee say they’re seeing an uptick in tick encounters this year. Families can take a few simple steps to reduce the risk of tick-borne illness. “Ticks are going rampant this year,” said Dr. Cliff James, a pediatrician at Kids Central Pediatrics in Oak Ridge. He noted reports of elevated tick bites across the country. He recommends doing a tick check as soon as possible after kids (or adults) spend time outside.
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Knox County Schools considers guidance for AI use, screen time

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By Casey Wheeless Verified
| WVLT-TV/WBXX-TV (Knoxville, TN) Verified
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - As artificial intelligence becomes more common in everyday life, Knox County Schools Superintendent Dr. Jon Rysewyk said the district is working to figure out what responsible use should look like for students and staff. In an interview with WVLT’s Casey Wheeless, Rysewyk said the conversation goes beyond education. “You could probably erase teachers and just talk about society,” Rysewyk said.
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