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Clinton police ask for help identifying robbery suspect

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Surveillance camera footage from a Git N Go robbery on South Charles G. Seivers Boulevard in Clinton on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. (Clinton Police Department on Facebook)

Surveillance camera footage from a Git N Go robbery on South Charles G. Seivers Boulevard in Clinton on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. (Clinton Police Department on Facebook)

 

An armed robbery was reported early Thursday at a Git’ N Go Market in Clinton, authorities said.

The robbery was reported at about 2 a.m. Thursday, November 30, at 501 South Charles G. Seivers Boulevard, according to the Clinton Police Department. The gas station and convenience store are just southwest of downtown Clinton, near Food City.

The CPD said a white man entered the store, held the clerk at gunpoint, and stole a small amount of money from the cash register. [Read more…]

Children’s Museum Gala will be a celestial celebration on Friday, Dec. 1

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Children's Museum of Oak Ridge Starry CMOR Night Dec 1 2017

Guests will experience a “Starry CMOR Night” at the 16th annual Gala benefitting the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge. The celestial celebration of children, the arts, and science will be from 6-10 p.m. Friday, December 1, at the Museum, which is at 461 West Outer Drive in Oak Ridge.

The Gala evening will feature entertainment by local youth, fine dining, and auctions, a press release said. With science and the arts among the themes of exhibits and classes at the Children’s Museum, as well as the Gala theme, those attending are invited to dress as their favorite scientist or artist, or to come in semi-formal attire.

David Fields, director of the Tamke-Allan Observatory at Roane State Community College, will present a “Starry Nights” chat that evening, the press release said.

Entertainers will include the Oak Ridge High School String Quartet, the Oak Ridge Academy of Dance, and harpist Amy Carty. [Read more…]

AC’s Gillum is Region 2-4A Coach of the Year; Martin is Region MVP

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Anderson County Mavericks Coach Davey Gillum is pictured above with members of the football team in this Facebook profile photo.

Anderson County Mavericks Coach Davey Gillum is pictured above with members of the football team in this Facebook profile photo.

 

Information from WYSH Radio

Anderson County Mavericks Coach Davey Gillum was recognized as Coach of the Year in Region 2-4A, and junior quarterback Stanton Martin was named Most Valuable Player in the Region for 2017. The Offensive Assistant Coach of the Year was Anderson County Offensive Coordinator Sean Jesse.

The Kicker of the Year award in the 2017 All Region 2-4A Team went to Anderson County’s Clayton Utley, while Thomas Roberts and Trey Noe shared Offensive Lineman of the Year honors.

Making the All-Region First Team were linebacker Ryan Moog, running back and linebacker Mason Phillips, linebacker Marquise Gallaher, wide receiver and cornerback Dalton Wilson, wide receiver Michael Carroll, linebacker Andrew Hatmaker, safety Chris Powell, offensive lineman Anthony Barbera, offensive lineman Blake Chapman, and cornerback Austin Elliott. [Read more…]

Two fires under investigation in Anderson County

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Information from WYSH Radio

Two fires last week in Anderson County are under investigation.

Just before 5 a.m. on Wednesday, November 22, Anderson County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to the scene of a house fire on Lower Briceville Road. Deputy Josh Bunch arrived on the scene and spoke with the man who had called 911, who told them he had been arriving home from work at around 4:45 a.m. when he heard what he called an “explosion” and saw the house at 412 Lower Briceville Road on fire.

A neighbor told Deputy Bunch that he had seen the flames but had not heard any explosion before the fire. That neighbor’s home did suffer damage to its siding from the heato of the blaze.

The Clinton Utilities Board told deputies that the electricity to that home had been disconnected about a week before the fire. [Read more…]

Holiday Market is Saturday in Jackson Square

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The Holiday Market is in Jackson Square on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, from 12-6 p.m., and vendors, music, great food, and Santa will be in the Square. This is a fundraiser for the United Way of Anderson County. (Submitted photo)

The Holiday Market is in Jackson Square on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, from 12-6 p.m., and vendors, music, great food, and Santa Paws will be in the Square. This is a fundraiser for the United Way of Anderson County. (Submitted photo)

 

The annual Holiday Market will be in Jackson Square on Saturday, December 2. It’s scheduled from 12-6 p.m. Vendors, music, great food, and Santa Paws will be there, a press release said.

“During this market, there will be a picture opportunity with the magical Santa Paws, for all your furry friends to enjoy!” a press release said. “There will also be a puppy parade with a prize for the best dressed or best cart (for our smaller furry friends). The market will also feature last-minute gift shopping from local crafters, live music all day from choirs and trios, activities for the whole family, and a tree lighting to end the evening! Come out and support your community while having a blast doing it.”

This is a fundraiser for the United Way of Anderson County, which provides services and funds to those in need in the area. Admission is free, and the portion of the proceeds from the day’s activities that will benefit United Way will help support more than 36 local nonprofit programs in the community, the press release said. [Read more…]

Boys & Girls Club selling Christmas trees, handmade wreaths

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More than 300 trees of different varieties and sizes, and handmade wreaths, from Spruce Pine, North Carolina, were scheduled to arrive at the Boys & Girls Club on November 17, and sales were scheduled to begin November 24. (Submitted photo)

More than 300 trees of different varieties and sizes, and handmade wreaths, from Spruce Pine, North Carolina, were scheduled to arrive at the Boys & Girls Club on November 17, and sales were scheduled to begin November 24. (Submitted photo)

 

For generations, families have visited the Boys & Girls Club of Oak Ridge for their Christmas tree. More than 300 trees of different varieties and sizes, and handmade wreaths, from Spruce Pine, North Carolina, were scheduled to arrive at the Club on November 17, and sales were scheduled to begin November 24. The lot is assembled and staffed by community volunteers and all proceeds benefit the Oak Ridge Club, a press release said.

“Make plans today for a fresh, fragrant tree for your home,” the press release said. “Volunteers will give the trees a trunk cut, wrapping, and load them for you!” [Read more…]

Presentation on opioid drug epidemic Wednesday evening at RMS

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Chasing the Dragon Flyer Nov 29 2017

There will be a presentation on the opioid drug epidemic this evening at Robertsville Middle School.

The presentation is hosted by the offices of Safe Schools and Coordinated School Health. They are inviting the Oak Ridge community and friends of Oak Ridge Schools to the presentation, which is this evening (Wednesday, November 29) in the Robertsville Middle School Auditorium.

The evening will include a screening of the film “Chasing the Dragon,” a press release said. Following the film, the group will engage in a panel discussion with former Drug Enforcement Administration agent Neil Morgenstern as well as representatives from Oak Ridge Police Department, Oak Ridge Fire Department, Ridgeview Behavioral Health, and ASAP of Anderson County.

The doors will open at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday to provide those who attend an opportunity to visit with area mental health, drug prevention, treatment, and recovery agencies. The program will start promptly at 6 p.m. [Read more…]

Pierce Physical Therapy a donation center for Toys for Tots

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Pierce Physical Therapy in Oak Ridge is a local Toys for Tots donation center.

You can drop off a new unwrapped toy at Pierce Physical Therapy at 661 A Emory Valley Road Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. until Friday, December 1.

This press release was submitted by Raymond Pierce.

Football: Gaddis named Coach of the Year in Region 3-5A

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Oak Ridge Coach Joe Gaddis celebrates his 300th football coaching win after the Wildcats beat Clinton 42-6 on Blankenship Field on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

Oak Ridge Coach Joe Gaddis celebrates his 300th football coaching win after the Wildcats beat Clinton 42-6 on Blankenship Field on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 

Information from WYSH Radio

The All-Region 3-5A Football Team has been announced, and among those honored from Oak Ridge are Joe Gaddis, Jeff Miner, Johnny Stewart, Kai’Reese Pendergrass, and Isaac Quick.

Gaddis was named Coach of the Year, Miner was named Defensive Assistant of the Year, and Stewart was named Co-player of the Year. Pendergrass was named Defensive Back, and Quick was named Punter.

Oak Ridge players named to the First Team were Adarius Cox, Caleb Martin, T.J. Johnson, Cobe Angel, Jack Borchers, Ramar Hawkins, Jeremy Mitchell, Jacob Adams, Adarius Simpson, and Jaycen McGhee.

Sam McFarland of Oak Ridge was named to the Academic Team.

Here is the complete list of those who were honored: [Read more…]

Sheriff’s Department investigating homicide

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The Anderson County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting northeast of Oliver Springs on Sunday afternoon.

The shooting was reported before 5 p.m. Sunday on Back Half Moon Road in the Frost Bottom community, a press release said. When they arrived, deputies found that Buford Glenn Phillips, 62, had been shot and killed.

Sheriff’s investigators along with agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation were called to the scene and are currently investigating the circumstances of the shooting, the press release said.

“As this is an ongoing investigation, no additional information can be released at this time,” the release said.

More information will be added as it becomes available.

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Reservations due today for League of Women Voters’ Holiday Luncheon

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Ram Uppuluri

Ram Uppuluri

Reservations are due today for the League of Women Voters’ Holiday Luncheon on Sunday, December 3.

Ram Uppuluri will return to his hometown of Oak Ridge to be the guest speaker at the Holiday Luncheon, which will be Sunday, December 3, at the DoubleTree Hotel. Social time will begin at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, with an available cash bar and lunch at 1 p.m. The community is invited to attend, a press release said.

The title of his presentation will be “In Search of Identity in the Age of Trump: My Adventures in Politics in Tennessee and Washington, D.C., from the 1980s to Today.”

Uppuluri is a senior policy advisor and communicator with more than 30 years of experience in the U.S. government, local governments, and the nonprofit sector, the press release said. He has developed innovative policy solutions, forged consensus among stakeholders, and led advocacy efforts in a variety of areas including the environment, energy, and education. He has a bachelor’s degree from Princeton University and a J.D. from Vanderbilt University. He graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 1979. [Read more…]

See the 2017-2018 basketball schedule here

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Here is the 2017-2018 basketball schedule for Oak Ridge High School.

OAK RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
2017-2018 VARSITY BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
www.oakridgebasketball.net
Opponent Date Day Place Teams
John Greer State Farm Classic Nov. 24-25 Fri-Sat Lebanon, TN BV, GV
Clinton Nov. 28 Tuesday Away BJV, GV, BV
Powell Dec. 1 Friday Away BJV, GV, BV
Karns Dec. 5 Tuesday Home BJV, GV, BV
Chick-Fil-A East/West Classic Dec. 8-9 Fri-Sat Bradley HS BV, GV
Anderson County Dec. 12 Tuesday Home BJV, GV, BV
Cleveland Classic Dec. 15-16 Fri-Sat Cleveland HS BV, GV
Greeneville Classic Dec. 27-30 Wed-Sat Greeneville, TN GV-TBA
Next Level Hoops Fest Dec. 27-29 Wed-Fri CPA BV-TBA
Knox Central Jan. 5 Friday Home GJV, GV, BV
Halls Jan. 9 Tuesday Home BJV, GV, BV
Clinton Jan. 12 Friday Home GJV, GV, BV
Powell Jan. 16 Tuesday Home GJV, GV, BV
Karns Jan. 19 Friday Away GJV, GV, BV
Blackman Jan. 20 Saturday Home BV, GV
Knox Central Jan. 23 Tuesday Away BJV, GV, BV
Anderson County Jan. 26 Friday Away GJV, GV, BV
Campbell County Jan. 30 Tuesday Home BJV, GV, BV
Halls Feb. 2 Friday Away GJV, GV, BV
Campbell County Feb. 8 Thursday Away GJV, GV, BV
Fulton Feb. 10 Saturday Home BJV, GV, BV
Game start times: JV-4:30, GV-6, BV-7:30
Blackman girls-3 EST, boys-4:30 EST
District tournament 1st & 2nd rounds: Feb. 12-15, 2018 at Halls
District tournament semifinals & finals: Feb. 17-20, 2018 at Halls
Region tournament 1st round: Feb. 23-24, 2018
Region tournament semifinals: Feb. 26-27, 2018
Region championship: Feb. 28 (girls), March 1 (boys)
Girls sub-state: March 3, 2018
Boys sub-state: March 5, 2018
Girls state tournament: March 7-10, 2018
Boys state tournament: March 14-17, 2018
School colors: Cardinal & gray
Nickname: Wildcats
Athletic Director: Mike Mullins
Principal: Martin McDonald