Paige Hill
Digital Producer, WVLT
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Paige is a Digital Producer at WVLT News.
She is from Galax, VA but loves the culture and community surrounding East Tennessee.
Paige obtained a bachelor's degree in Journalism at East Tennessee State University. While there, she served as a reporter for the East Tennessean and an editor of Overlooked in Appalachia, a publication designed to highlight overlooked issues in the Appalachian region, such as the opioid crisis.
Paige is currently studying to get her master's degree in Journalism at the University of Tennessee.
In her free time, Paige enjoys cooking, shopping, spending time with her cats and hiking.
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A 24-year-old man was arrested and facing several charges after police said he was driving over 110 mph on a highway in Tennessee on Monday.
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With almost a million deer in Tennessee, it’s possible to run across a fawn in the early spring to summer.
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The Knoxville Fire Department responded to a Knoxville apartment building after an elevator inside fell Tuesday afternoon.
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A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Knox County Schools over chewing gum and eating food in class.
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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee will be in East Tennessee to tour fire damage Friday afternoon, according to his office.
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The blaze prompted evacuations and closings Wednesday.
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The helmet of a firefighter who was forced to abandon the tanker he was operating was returned to him Saturday.
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One person was killed in a fire that happened at a home in LaFollette Friday morning, according to the LaFollette Press.
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An inmate at the Campbell County Jail has reportedly died, prompting an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
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Dolly Parton officially announced Monday that she was withdrawing her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination.
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The disappearance of Summer Wells, the 5-year-old Hawkins County girl at the center of a Tennessee AMBER Alert, has captured the attention of thousands across the region.
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The widow of a man who died in an East Tennessee mine last year has filed a lawsuit against the mine and locomotive manufacturers/suppliers, asking for compensation for the damages the loss of her husband caused.
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A 38-year-old Tennessee woman is facing 23 counts of sex crimes involving nine minors at a high school.
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This investigation remains active and ongoing.
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The Tennessee Department of Health releases daily data on COVID-19 cases in the state.
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The bill would make the offense a Class C misdemeanor which under Tennessee law would carry a risk of thirty days in jail and up to $50 in fines.
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A section of I-75 North is closed down after a crash involving a Loudon County deputy occurred Thursday morning.
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Candus Wells stated that Don Wells grabbed her by the throat and pushed her against the wall.
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The Tennessee Highway Patrol is mourning the loss of one of its beloved sergeants who died Thursday.
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The Museum of Appalachia founder, John Rice Irwin, died on Jan. 16 at 91 years old.
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Troopers with Tennessee Highway Patrol say a glare from the sun is likely to blame for the death of two people involved in a major crash on I-40 Monday morning.
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A $4,000 reward is being offered for information leading to a conviction of the person(s) responsible for an elk poached in Claiborne County.
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The young child was pronounced dead on the scene.
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Dolly Parton took to Twitter on Saturday morning to reflect on the death of TV’s Golden Girl, Betty White, who passed away at her home Friday.
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Her family describes her as “tough and gentle” after growing up in the Great Depression.
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The East Tennessee native was presented with three new awards by Guinness World Records.
Summer Wells’ mother filed a trespassing complaint after a social media creator and five friends came to her property.
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A Cumberland County High School student was tasered and arrested following an incident in school. His mother speaks out.
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Mike Stanfield reportedly acknowledged his immediate removal from office, a report said.
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The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said the driver was shot by police after crashing in a construction zone on I-75.
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Campbell County High School assistant principal suspended for engaging in inappropriate texts with student
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Officials said the event would bring visitors to the area to enjoy the other campers and what the town has to offer.
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The Kroger Nashville division includes stores in Middle and East Tennessee, North Alabama and Southern Kentucky.
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LaLa was diagnosed with cancer and only has days left to live, according to her foster mom.
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Investigation Discovery’s In Pursuit with John Walsh will air an episode covering the case of missing five-year-old Summer Wells.
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The Ferguson family was all smiles after getting to see their new playhouse.
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Park officials said due to the nature of the attack, trail closures would be put into place temporarily,
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Ember, their newest pup and crew member, will be riding along at almost all locations.
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The library program continues to reach newborns, thanks to labor and delivery nurses across the community, especially the unit at Parkwest Medical Center, according to a spokesperson.
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Beginning September 19, burger lovers can find a variety of gourmet burgers at 16 different Gatlinburg restaurants for $8.
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Dolly Parton continues to add accolades to her name.
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Three other children are listed as active AMBER Alerts on the TBI website, and more have been missing so long they are now adults.
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Goran has served the citizens of Knox County and the Knox County Sheriff’s Office very well.
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A man who was charged with three counts of aggravated assault said he believed someone was firing at him which prompted him to shoot.
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The theme park earned a finalist placement in nine total categories and won more awards than any park.
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In the last three years, about one third of people hired by UPS for seasonal jobs were later hired in a permanent position.
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Officials said in a social media post that it happened at the 329 mile marker.
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The cows who were led into the fenced tennis court area with feed then corralled until the owners were found.