One lane will be open on State Route 116 in mountainous north Anderson County, with a temporary traffic signal, for the next four to five weeks, a state official said Thursday. The road, which is also known as New River Highway, was … [Read More...]
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No injuries reported when car crashes into school bus
No one was injured when a car crashed into an Oak Ridge school bus on Thursday, police said. The two-vehicle crash was reported at about 6:55 a.m. Thursday in the eastbound lanes of Oak Ridge Turnpike at Salem Road. School bus #64 was struck on the driver's side near the rear axle by a car … [Read More...]
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Sponsored: Ulster Project to celebrate peace-building with Mardi Gras event
The Ulster Project has been operating in the Oak Ridge and Knoxville area for almost 33 years. You can help them celebrate 33 years of peace-building in Northern Ireland and the United States by joining them for their … [Read More...]
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Hearne joins ORNL as director of the Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences
Oak Ridge National Laboratory has named Sean Hearne director of the Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences. The center is a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science User Facility that brings world-leading resources and capabilities to the nanoscience research community, a press … [Read More...]
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Virtual career fair for ORNL on Feb. 20
Submitted Discover the variety of internships and research participation programs at Oak Ridge National Laboratory by participating in the Laboratory Internship Virtual Event, or LIVE, career fair on Wednesday, February 20, from noon to 3 p.m. During the LIVE virtual career fair, participants … [Read More...]
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Interfaith Harmony events on Friday, Saturday
On Friday, February 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the Jewish Congregation of Oak Ridge at 101 West Madison Lane invites the public to a joyful and spirited Friday evening service to welcome Shabbat, a press release said. All ages, including children, can enjoy a lively service with singing and dancing. … [Read More...]
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TVA board unanimously approves closing Bull Run Fossil Plant
The Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors unanimously agreed Thursday morning to close the Bull Run Fossil Plant, a coal-burning power plant in Claxton. The single-generator plant is across the Clinch River from east Oak Ridge. In another plant retirement, the board voted 6-1 … [Read More...]
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Man died after removing wife from fire, trying to rescue her special needs sister
Law enforcement officials believe that a 64-year-old man removed his wife from a mobile home fire in Anderson County on Wednesday evening and died trying to rescue his special needs sister-in-law, who also died in the fire. The fire was reported at about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday on Scott Brogan Lane, … [Read More...]
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(For members) NRC finds no significant impact from producing tritium at Watts Bar 2
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission announced on Monday that there would be no significant impact from producing tritium for nuclear weapons in a second unit at the Watts Bar Nuclear Power Plant in Rhea County. The project involves the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak … [Read More...]
