With at least seven positive cases as of last week, the college — which never closed — is an indicator of what the rest of campus could see soon.
Pour Another Round
Reversing course, the Board of Health is allowing Knox County bars to reopen during the pandemic, but they must close at 10 p.m.
A Most Unusual Election
New voting machines, universal mail-in ballots and a global pandemic have made this a summer unlike any other for Knox County’s Election Commission.
Accuracy in Testing
The Health Department considers false negative COVID-19 test results a bigger public health threat than false positives.
Mask Mandate Challenged
A pair of plastic surgeons have filed a lawsuit seeking to nullify the Board of Health’s requirement to wear face coverings in public buildings.
Last Call Again
The Knox County Board of Health orders bars to close a second time as local cases of COVID-19 continue to soar.
Sales Tax Surprise
State data through May shows people continuing to spend money during the pandemic, producing more revenue than local officials expected. Will that continue?
‘The Options Are Terrible’
Whether they decided to keep their children home or send them back to school, Knox County parents are unhappy with the choices presented.
Power Poll: Mixed Feelings on School Plans
About half of local community leaders say classrooms should reopen for in-person instruction.
Letting Your Guard Down
Informal gatherings, not non-compliant businesses, are driving much of the spread of COVID-19 in Knox County, officials say.