Military veterans from Anderson County are once again invited to come together for a community Veterans Breakfast to honor veterans, and enjoy some holiday cheer. The breakfast, hosted by Anderson County citizens, is locally sponsored this month by Nuclear Care Partners. The breakfast will be held Saturday, December 10th at …
Read More »DOE hosting open house to discuss proposed landfill
There will be an open house Thursday evening in Oak Ridge to discuss the proposed new federal landfill to be located west of the Y-12 National Security Complex. The open house is scheduled from 5 to 7 pm this Thursday, December 8, at the Scarboro Community Center at 148 Carver …
Read More »Kingston fire kills two dogs
A house fire in Roane County left two dogs dead, according to officials. The fire happened at a home on Lakewood Road in Kingston when a man was cooking and went outside briefly to check on something in his storage building. The homeowner, whose name was not released by the …
Read More »RSCC Manufacturing Job Fair a success
(By Bob Fowler, Roane State staff writer) Even in a county with a low jobless rate, hundreds of job opportunities are available from a variety of manufacturers, attendees at a first-ever manufacturing job fair recently learned. The event, hosted by Roane State’s Campbell County campus, drew a variety of students …
Read More »Local Sports Update: Dragons sweep XTown Showdown, Roundball Round 1; Mav football prepares to finish historic season
LOCAL SPORTS SCOREBOARD HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL, THURSDAY 12/1/22 GIRLS Clinton 53 Anderson County 50…In each team’s District 4AAA opener, the Lady Mavs largely controlled the first half of action, but in the second half, Clinton rallied to take the lead, then held off a late charge by AC to snap …
Read More »TDOT: Line work on I-75 could cause temporary rolling roadblocks
TDOT cautions drivers who will be traveling through Campbell County on I-75 North AND South between Mile Marker 157 and Kentucky State Line that, on Saturday, December 3rd to be alert for a possible series of temporary rolling roadblocks between the hours of 7 and 11 am as utility crews …
Read More »Rocky Top, Oliver Springs among recipients of Community Development Block Grants
(TN ECD press release/staff reports) Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter recently approved $27.3 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), which will assist communities with infrastructure improvements, housing rehabilitations and health and safety initiatives. The allocation of CDBG funds is based …
Read More »Mavericks’ Noe noted nationally for off-field performance after big game on it
You may have seen an article on Clay Travis’s Outkick.com website circulating on social media detailing how Anderson County High School senior running back and linebacker, and Navy football commit, Gavin Noe, stayed after last week’s semifinal game on the road at Red Bank to help pick up the trash …
Read More »UCOR offers holiday safety tips
(UCOR press release) During the holiday season, we often find ourselves in a rush and operating outside of our normal routines. That’s why an increased focus on safety is crucial. At UCOR, part of our award-winning safety culture is encouraging our workers to take the safety practices they use at …
Read More »Oak Ridge announces closure of indoor pool for resurfacing of pool deck
(OR Recreation & Parks) The Oak Ridge Indoor Swimming Pool will close on Monday, Dec. 12 through at least January 2023 for resurfacing. An exact reopening date cannot be set at this time due to the uncertainty that comes with construction and delays in product delivery. “The indoor pool opened …
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