(Holly Cain, NASCAR Wire Service/MRN) Tyler Reddick prevailed in three NASCAR Overtime restarts to claim his first trophy of the year — and first with his new team, 23XI Racing, with a 1.411-second victory over two-time series champion Kyle Busch in the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix — the NASCAR Cup …
Read More »RSCC Healthcare Job Fair set for April 12
Roane State Community College invites current and potential students, recent graduates, and members of the community to its Oak Ridge Branch Campus for a Healthcare Job Fair next month. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 12th from 1 to 4 pm. Local and regional employers will be set up …
Read More »Morgan deputies seize, drugs, cash, weapons
The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office announced on Facebook that deputies discovered “large amounts” of drugs, cash and weapons while serving outstanding warrants at a home on Thurman Lavender Road in Deer Lodge last week. Deputies reported finding and seizing approximately 6.7 pounds of meth and over $65,000 cash believed to …
Read More »Shearing Days almost upon us at Museum of Appalachia
The Museum of Appalachia welcomes the warmth of spring by trimming the heavy winter coats from their flock of sheep. In addition to shearing, the event will also feature historic demonstrations and activities, interactive children’s programs, live music, a museum tour, and much more! School groups can reserve their spot …
Read More »TDOT announces possible overnight lane closures in Anderson, Campbell
TDOT has announced a couple of projects slated for next week on Interstate 75 that will affect travelers in Anderson and Campbell counties. In Campbell County, TDOT says that drivers on I-75 South between Mile Markers 161 and 141 should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of …
Read More »TVA announces collaboration on Small Modular Reactors
During an event in Washington, DC, TVA announced Thursday it is teaming up with GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH), Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and Synthos Green Energy (SGE) to work on the next generation of nuclear reactors, to be deployed in Poland, Canada, and at the Clinch River Site near …
Read More »Unemployment holds steady for fifth straight month
Tennessee’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.5% for a fifth consecutive month in February, according to information released Thursday by the state’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development.The state’s seasonally adjusted jobless number has been at or below 3.5% since January 2022.In a year-to-year comparison, the statewide unemployment rate is …
Read More »Female ACHS student arrested after writing threats
One day after two 14-year-old boys were arrested after allegedly calling in a false report of an armed intruder at Norris Elementary School, the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office says that a female student at Anderson County High School was taken into custody on similar charges. According to the ACSO, a …
Read More »‘Breakfast with the Legislators’ to be held March 27th
The League of Women Voters of Oak Ridge welcomes all citizens to another edition of “Breakfast with the Legislators” on Monday, March 27th. In its 36th year, “Breakfast with the Legislators” gives residents a chance to hear updates on what is happening in the General Assembly in Nashville straight from …
Read More »Illinois firm selected to lead city manager search in Oak Ridge
Wednesday, the Oak Ridge City Council voted unanimously to hire GovHR USA out of Northbrook, Illinois to lead the search for a new city manager to succeed Mark Watson, who is retiring effective May 5th. The company’s bid to facilitate the search came in at $23,500, but Council members indicated …
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