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Meet the area candidates for Aug. 1 elections, primaries this week at Oak Ridge forums
The League of Women Voters of Oak Ridge is inviting the community to participate in two candidates forums this week - one for Anderson County candidates and another for Roane County candidates. The forums will have the candidates for Tennessee state primary elections and county general elections as they appear...
Thousands affected by power outages in Knox, Morgan Counties after severe weather
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -According to recent reports, thousands of people are being affected by power outages caused by severe weather in Knoxville and some surrounding areas. According to PowerOutage.us, KUB has the most customers affected in the Knoxville area, with 8,284, which was last reported early Friday afternoon. Morgan County...
Tennessee Ranks Among Top Ten Worst States to Work in America
A recent study analyzing data in three key areas has named among the top ten worst states to work in America. The study conducted by OxFamAmerica.org looked at three key areas of American work life: wages, worker protections, and rights to organize. The score in each area was weighted to calculate a final score for each of the 50 states, along with Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia.
THP: Motorcycle hits pickup truck outside Oak Ridge; man killed
A 75-year-old man was killed Wednesday, July 3, when his motorcycle hit a pickup truck on state Highway 62 near Old Batley Road in Anderson County. Killed in the crash was Connie West, a Tennessee resident. Tennessee Highway Patrol preliminary reports on crashes do not give more specific addresses for people involved. West was wearing a helmet and riding a 2015 Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
Patriotic performances for 80 years
The Fourth of July concert last Thursday by the Oak Ridge Community Band marked the band's 80th year of performing on Independence Day within the city. As explained in a recent story by Barbara Gritzner, who performs with the band and acts as its longtime publicist, the band's first concert was on July 4, 1944. Organized by the Manhattan Recreation and Welfare Department, 20 musicians calling themselves the Municipal Band performed Oak Ridge’s first band concert in the Jackson Square area (Townsite). The Community Band is one of the city’s oldest and one of the city’s most active organizations.
Vehicle fire in Rocky Top leaves one dead
Several law enforcement agencies are investigating a vehicle fire in Rocky Top that left one person dead. The incident happened on Friday, July 5, on Norris Freeway also known as U.S. Highway 441, and Mason Street in front of the Weigel's convenience store. According to Rocky Top Police Chief John Thomas, the call about a vehicle fire was received at 12:41 p.m.
'Hopefully they'll get reclaimed' | Young-Williams reports long intake line as people find lost animals in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — People may find fireworks exciting and pretty, but for animal companions across the East Tennessee area, they can be frightening. This can cause dogs and cats to panic, scrambling away from home and eventually being reported missing. On Friday, the day after July 4, the Young-Williams...
Maryville man dies after firework explodes near his chest
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Maryville man died after suffering a chest wound from an exploding firework on the Fourth of July, according to the Blount County Sheriff’s Office. BCSO responded to reports of an unconscious person around 11 p.m. on Thursday night at Evergreen Farms Lane. The BCSO...
July 9 talk planned on proton power upgrade as the SNS at ORNL returns to operation
Neutron production for scientific users of the Spallation Neutron Source at Oak Ridge National Laboratory is expected to resume Thursday, July 11. Two days before on Tuesday, July 9, Mark Champion will explain to Friends of ORNL what progress has been made since the SNS was shut down last August to make the accelerator-based facility an even more powerful, world-leading spallation source.
Fireworks cause car fire in Knoxville, juveniles treated for burns
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Five juveniles were treated for “varying severity of burns” on the Fourth of July, according to the Knoxville Police Department, after a car fire due to what investigators believe was caused by shooting fireworks. A KPD report states that a victim told officers someone shot fireworks at the car before it […]
Tennessee baseball adds No. 1 infielder through transfer portal
Tennessee baseball and Tony Vitello are working in the transfer portal again. The Vols have proven to be successful through the portal in offseason additions like Billy Amick and Nate Snead in last year's transfer portal. The Vols have added another infielder and strong bat with the commitment of Louisville...
Crews preparing for first demolition of uranium enrichment building at Y-12
From U.S. Department of Energy “EM Update” email newsletter. U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management crews at Oak Ridge are moving closer toward completing the first-ever demolition of a former uranium enrichment facility at the Y-12 National Security Complex as crews reroute utilities around the structure.
‘Bringing Up Bates’ Fans React To Warden’s SHOCKING New Look
Bringing Up Bates star Warden Bates is one of the few sons of Gil and Kelly Jo who aren’t as active online. However, fans continue to get updates from him, thanks to his siblings. Recently, Katie shared a rare glimpse of her brother as they answered several fan questions. But many were surprised to see his new look. Keep reading to see the shocking clip.
Manhattan Project Park: Walk through Wheat
You can walk through Wheat with a National Park Service ranger on Saturday, July 13, and learn more about the history of this community before the Manhattan Project. Wheat was in an area that is now west Oak Ridge, and it was one of the communities displaced by the Manhattan Project, a top-secret federal program to build the world’s first atomic bombs during World War II.
TWRA identifies 75-year-old man who drowned after falling into Watts Bar Lake
LOUDON COUNTY, Tenn. — Update (7/5):. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has identified the man who drowned while trying to dock his boat on Watts Bar Lake. James Doyle Frost, a 75-year-old, fell overboard and didn't resurface, according to the TWRA. The TWRA said it offers prayers and condolences...
Knoxville couple at center of viral kidney match video writes book, attracts movie deal
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Steve and Heather Winfree, whose story went viral in 2017 after Heather used a baseball card to tell her sick husband she was a match to give him a kidney, have written a book about their transplant journey. And it’s attracting the interest of Hollywood.
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