Tennessee Valley Authority offices are pictured above in June 2021. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today) The Tennessee Valley Authority has had its two highest days of electricity demand in nine years, since 2012, on Wednesday and … [Read More...]
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County reports 89 new COVID cases in a week as infections increase
A daily snapshot of COVID-19 cases in Anderson County on Wednesday, July 29, 2021, includes, among other information, the daily number of new cases and the daily positivity rate. (Graphic by Tennessee Department of Health) Anderson County has reported 89 new COVID-19 cases in a week as the … [Read More...]
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Air quality alert in effect until midnight Saturday
Haze from wildfires in western states and Canada obscures the Cumberland Mountains north of Oak Ridge in this view from Pine Ridge last week, on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today) An air quality alert is in effect until midnight as smoke from wildfires in western … [Read More...]
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Heat advisory canceled, but heat indices could still exceed 100
Image courtesy National Weather Service in Morristown Showers and thunderstorms Friday morning brought high cirrus clouds to the region, affecting temperatures this afternoon, the National Weather Service said. "Therefore, the heat advisory has been canceled," said the NWS in … [Read More...]
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County reports 89 new COVID cases in a week as infections increase
A daily snapshot of COVID-19 cases in Anderson County on Wednesday, July 29, 2021, includes, among other information, the daily number of new cases and the daily positivity rate. (Graphic by Tennessee Department of Health) Anderson County has reported 89 new COVID-19 cases in a week as the … [Read More...]
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Football: Wildcats play Fulton in scrimmage Friday
The Oak Ridge Wildcats will play the Fulton Falcons in a scrimmage on Blankenship Field on Friday. The scrimmage is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. Friday, July 30. Gates open at 5 p.m. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. Concessions will be available, and T-shirts will be available … [Read More...]
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Mayor to discuss future of outdoor pool
Oak Ridge Mayor Warren Gooch will discuss the future of the outdoor pool on a local television show this evening. The "Between The Lines" talk show is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, July 29, on BBB-TV, Comcast Channel 12. It will be online at bbbtv12.com and broadcast in Campbell County on … [Read More...]
