Anderson County Emergency Medical Services, County Mayor Terry Frank, and the chief medical examiner for both Knox and Anderson Counties are all urging the community—particularly parents and grandparents of children younger than 12 months old—to … [Read More...]
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Briceville Fire Department celebrates new station
The Briceville Volunteer Fire Department celebrated its new fire station with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday. The ceremony included local residents and federal, state, and county officials, a press release said. The path to building the new fire station started years ago, the press release … [Read More...]
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ASAP of Anderson welcomes new executive director
ASAP of Anderson hired Shayla Wilson as executive director this summer. The organization's mission is to prevent and reduce substance misuse among youth and adults in Anderson County. Wilson is a Clinton native and a graduate of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville with a major in … [Read More...]
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Anderson County government offices closed Monday, Tuesday
Anderson County government offices will be closed Monday and Tuesday, July 3-4, to observe Independence Day. The offices will re-open at 8 a.m. Wednesday morning, July 5, a press release said. The Anderson County Commission sets the schedule for observed county holidays each year. A full list … [Read More...]
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Fireworks show, music on July 4
Oak Ridge's annual fireworks show is scheduled to being at dark Tuesday, around 9:45 p.m. on Independence Day, July 4. There will be music before the show. The celebration, which is sponsored by the City of Oak Ridge, will be at Alvin K. Bissell Park in central Oak Ridge. The Oak Ridge … [Read More...]
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USA Cycling Time Trial National Championships on Thursday
Oak Ridge Traffic Impacts Oak Ridge will host its fifth annual USA Cycling Individual Time Trial National Championships on Thursday, June 22. Elite cyclists nationwide will converge on the city, showcasing their skill and determination as they compete for the championship title, a press release … [Read More...]
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Oak Ridgers celebrate library renovations
A standing-room-only crowd attended the grand re-opening celebration of renovations to the East Wing of the Oak Ridge Public Library on Tuesday. The renovations include a brand-new Children’s Room and bathrooms that meet Americans with Disability Act standards. The projects were made possible … [Read More...]
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Sholl named interim executive director of UT-Oak Ridge Innovation Institute
David Sholl, director of the Transformational Decarbonization Initiative at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has been appointed interim executive director of the University of Tennessee-Oak Ridge Innovation Institute. His appointment was effective Monday, June 12. "Sholl’s background, passion, and … [Read More...]
