A celebration of the life of museum founder John Rice Irwin will be held in April at the Museum of Appalachia in Norris. The celebration of life is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 24. Irwin was a cultural historian and founder of the … [Read More...]
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UT Arboretum Society resumes hikes after almost two years
It has been almost two years since the University of Tennessee Arboretum Society has had a Third Saturday Hike because of COVID-19 closings. "The organization is excited to announce the resumption of the hikes beginning February 19 at the UT Arboretum in Oak Ridge, 901 South Illinois Avenue," a … [Read More...]
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OR Schools names teachers, TA, principal of the year
Oak Ridge Schools has named its teachers of the year, teaching assistant of the year, and principal of the year. The Teacher of the Year program recognizes and honors outstanding teachers in Tennessee, a press release said. "The Tennessee Department of Education staff applauds teachers who … [Read More...]
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Roane State student helps teach famous talking bird at Zoo Knoxville
By Bob Fowler, Roane State staff writer Roane State Community College student Kinsley Cagle has a job helping teach Einstein. That’s the moniker for the famous African grey parrot at Zoo Knoxville. Einstein is a viral superstar whose incredible antics have been viewed more than 24 million … [Read More...]
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Roane State’s Harnish gets 800th career win
Submitted Call him Mr. 800. Roane State Lady Raiders head women’s basketball coach David Harnish earned his 800th career win last week with a 74-56 victory over conference foe Motlow College. Now in his third season at the helm of the Lady Raiders program, Harnish is the seventh-winningest … [Read More...]
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Hospitals ask for your help
Emergency departments at hospitals in the Knoxville area are overflowing and many health care workers are absent due to illness, and health care systems are asking for your help as they start a third year battling the COVID-19 pandemic. "Our communities are still in an emergency," the hospitals … [Read More...]
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Barker seeking re-election as sheriff
Russell Barker is seeking a second term as sheriff of Anderson County in this year's election. Barker, a Republican, was first elected to a four-year term as sheriff in 2018 after serving as the director of the SeventhJudicial District Crime Task Force in Anderson County. In a press release, … [Read More...]
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‘Brain Food’ need increases as federal aid reduced
By Bob Fowler, Roane State staff writer “Brain Food,” the name of Roane State Community College’s pantry for students at the Oak Ridge Branch Campus, has seen a big increase in students taking advantage of the free service. A reduction in federal assistance that went into effect in late … [Read More...]
