The Y-12 National Security Complex is pictured above. (Photo courtesy CNS Y-12) A second employee at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge has tested positive for COVID-19. Consolidated Nuclear Security, the federal contractor that … [Read More...]
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ORPD investigating after newborn’s body found
The Oak Ridge Police Department is investigating after a newborn's body was found near the bank along Melton Lake Greenway just north of the Edgemoor Road bridge on Thursday. The body was reported by a resident at about 12:46 p.m. Thursday, and officers arrived at 12:53 p.m. ORPD, Oak Ridge … [Read More...]
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COVID-19 cases up to 1,203 in Tenn. with six deaths
Note: This story was last updated at 9:30 a.m. March 29. The number of COVID-19 cases in Tennessee increased to 1,203 on Friday, according to the Tennessee Department of Health. That's up from 957 on Thursday, a 23 percent increase. It's up more than five times from 228 the previous week … [Read More...]
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Waffle House in Oak Ridge not among those closing
The Waffle House restaurant on South Illinois Avenue in Oak Ridge is pictured above on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today) The Waffle House in Oak Ridge is not among the chain's restaurants that are closing, but the Oak Ridge location is open for take-out orders … [Read More...]
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Y-12 reducing UPF bus riders, staggering shifts
In this picture posted March 3, the roof is being raised at the Uranium Processing Facility Salvage and Accountability Building, and the second elevated deck is being set into place. (Photo courtesy CNS Y-12) A federal contractor is limiting the number of employees who can ride a bus at one time … [Read More...]
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Y-12 worker became ill before testing positive for COVID-19
The sign at the main entrance to the Y-12 National Security Complex is pictured above on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today) The Consolidated Nuclear Security employee who tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday left work at the Y-12 National Security Complex after … [Read More...]
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OR Schools will be closed through at least April 15
Note: This story was updated at 12 p.m. Oak Ridge Schools will be closed through at least April 15, Superintendent Bruce Borchers said Tuesday. Students were scheduled to retun to school next week after a two-week spring break that ends Friday. But Tennessee Governor Bill Lee had asked all … [Read More...]
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Y-12 confirms COVID-19 case
Consolidated Nuclear Security on Monday confirmed a case of a person with COVID-19 at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge. Information about the case was shared with employees on Monday, March 23. "The employee is in isolation at home, and affected work areas have been sanitized," … [Read More...]
