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Barley's Knoxville to hold benefit concert for Western North Carolina
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Barley's Taproom and Pizzeria in Knoxville will hold a benefit concert for Western North Carolina after they were hit by devastating floods from Helene. The lineup includes Connor Kelly & The Time Warp, Cruz Contreras, Mike McGill and the Refills, and more. The benefit concert is...
Oak Ridge elementary school recognized nationally for the second time
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — School spirit is not lacking at Glenwood Elementary School in Oak Ridge and spirits are high after it received a National Blue Ribbon award. It's a program by the United States Department of Education honoring schools that perform highly and work to close achievement gaps.
Tennessee Vols Commit Affects NIL Change in North Carolina
On August 23, 2024, Rolanda Brandon filed a lawsuit on behalf of her son challenging the state of North Carolina’s ban on NIL for public high school athletes. Her son, Faizon Brandon, is currently committed to the University of Tennessee and is the number one overall ranked player for the 2026 class according to 247 Sports. His NIL valuation according to On3 is $567,000 and rising, so his ability to capitalize on that was being stifled by the state’s stance.
Get a tooth pulled for $25 at dental clinic in Oak Ridge
The Anderson County Emory Valley Volunteer Dental Clinic in Oak Ridge will conduct a special teeth extraction clinic, for adults (age 19 and older) only, on Friday, Oct. 18, from 8 a.m. until noon. Extractions will cost $25 - cash only - per tooth. This will include an exam and X-Ray. Appointments are...
Alcoa previews MLK Jr. Center upgrades for next year
Construction on Alcoa’s Martin Luther King Jr. Center could begin around the start of 2025, with city officials previewing the proposed additions in a work session last week. The changes, intended to add space and upgrade the facilities, come from months of planning. City officials have stressed the need to update the center, located at 209 East Franklin Street, which functions as a resource for hundreds of people in the local community. Last year, when The Daily Times reported on renovations to the center’s kitchen...
Go listen to Janet and Joe Wood at Clinch River Brewing in Norris
Janet and Joe Wood, former long-time Oak Ridge residents, are bringing their acoustic music to Anderson County from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 5, at Clinch River Brewing, 2045 Norris Freeway, Norris. Before moving to Townsend, the couple were part of the Oak Ridge community for almost 30 years. They have been...
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