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Oak Ridge designated TN’s American World War II Heritage City

The city of Oak Ridge has been notified by the National Park Service (NPS) that it has been designated as Tennessee’s American World War II Heritage City. The American World War II Heritage Cities Program (AWWIIHC) honors the contributions of local towns, cities, and counties as well as commemorating the stories of the men, …

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CFD celebrates donation from Firehouse Subs

(CFD press release) The City of Clinton Fire Department members are now better equipped to handle emergencies and keep the local community of Clinton safe thanks to a grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. The Foundation recognized our critical need and awarded us $17,485.00 to purchase stabilization cribbing. “We …

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ASAP touts P3 Campus app as valuable tool

(ASAP) ASAP of Anderson continues to encourage Oak Ridge and Anderson County students to use the P3 Campus app. Students can use the software to anonymously report mental health needs, guns, suicide threats, violence, drugs, vandalism, bullying, or they can reach out if they just need someone to talk to. …

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One more member needed for BZA

(AC Commission press release) The Anderson County Board of Commissioners and the Nominating Committee are looking for citizens who would like to serve on the Board of Zoning Appeals. Board of Zoning Appeals – One (1) member to serve a five-year term ending 9/2027 In Accordance with TCA 13-7-205, the …

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Team goal achieved, Mavs begin reaping individual postseason accolades

With the ultimate team prize—a Class 4A State Football Championship—already in hand, several Anderson County Mavericks are being recognized with individual accolades. The All-Region 2-4A Team and superlatives as voted on by member schools’ coaches, have been announced and, as one might expect, it is littered with members of the …

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Local Sports Update: Mavericks are Champions!

LOCAL SPORTS SCOREBOARD HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES 4A: Anderson County 34 Pearl-Cohn 30…The Anderson County Mavericks went to Chattanooga on Saturday and returned with the program’s first-ever state championship trophy following a come-from-behind win over Pearl-Cohn. In addition to hoisting the program’s first championship trophy, the Mavericks also …

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Military Veterans Breakfast Saturday

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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