The Coffey/McNally Building is pictured at the Oak Ridge campus of Roane State Community College. (Photo by Roane State) Roane State Community College is having two virtual information sessions this week that are focused on addressing questions … [Read More...]
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Tennessee Valley Corridor shifts to online events this summer
The Tennessee Valley Corridor will shift its Annual Summit and 25th anniversary celebration to a series of online events this summer. The change, which was announced this month, is being made as large summer conferences and gatherings remain in doubt because of social distancing recommendations … [Read More...]
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Children’s Museum re-opens June 2 on three-day-a-week schedule
The Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge will reopen on a three-day-a-week schedule and welcome visitors beginning Tuesday, June 2, now that museums across the state are allowed to re-open. The Museum will take precautions recommended as a result of COVID-19, including social distancing and increased … [Read More...]
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Drive-by graduation celebration at ORHS on Tuesday
There will be a drive-by celebration to honor graduates at Oak Ridge High School this afternoon (Tuesday, May 26). The drive-by celebration is scheduled from 3 to 3:30 p.m. on Providence Road. It's a student-led event, not an official school event. There are some rules for the celebration: … [Read More...]
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COVID-19 cases pass 20,000 in Tennessee
Graph by Ken Mayes (used with permission) The number of COVID-19 cases in Tennessee passed 20,000 on Sunday. The Tennessee Department of Health reported 20,145 confirmed cases on Sunday, with 336 deaths and 12,837 recoveries since the first case was reported in the state in early March. It … [Read More...]
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ORAU announces recipients of 2020 Pollard Scholarships
ORAU has awarded five William G. Pollard Scholarships of $2,500 each toward undergraduate studies for the 2020-2021 academic year. The recipients of this year’s scholarships are Jamie Batson, Cody Blankenship, Olivia Hudson, Audra Jean "AJ" Jones, and Savannah Jones. Each year, ORAU awards these … [Read More...]
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ORAU awards $25,000 to Union Grove Elementary in Extreme Classroom Makeover
Amy Buchanan encourages students at Union Grove Elementary School to imagine a world of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) beyond the limitations of the classroom. ORAU (Oak Ridge Associated Universities) wanted to help Buchanan and her students do more than imagine. ORAU recently … [Read More...]
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Outdoor pool to open June 15 with changes
Photo courtesy City of Oak Ridge The City of Oak Ridge will open its outdoor pool for the season starting June 15, which is later than normal, with changes due to COVID-19. The pool normally has swimming hours Memorial Day weekend, and then opens for the season around the first of … [Read More...]
