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Lawsuits filed as town and developers clash over proposed quarry in Greenback
GREENBACK, Tenn. (WATE) — A dispute is developing in Loudon County over a proposed rock quarry. The Town of Greenback and the Loudon County Regional Planning Commission filed a lawsuit against M&M Stone Farms and Tri-county Crushed Stone over their plan to build a rock quarry in the town. In response, the companies have filed […]
Ace’s Home Run Hangout: where a love for baseball can carry on forever
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — “Heroes will be remembered but legends never die,” said Hagan Gibby, Ace Mason’s bestfriend and cousin. That line is from “The Sandlot,” Ace Mason’s favorite movie. The movie tells the tale of how friends make life better, all while playing baseball. However in this story, that friend is Ace. “Bigger than […]
Outdoor Notes: Cherokee fishing team second in Southeast Championships
KINGSTON — Cherokee anglers Jacob Berryhill and Isaac Chandler wrapped up the Southeast trail season with a second-place finish (14.19 pounds) at the Southeast Tennessee BASS Nation High School/Youth Divisions Championship on Watts Bar Lake on Saturday. Their boat captain is Randy Berryhill. Their big fish was 4.33 pounds — third best in the tournament. Despite a challenging weather season, the pair ended up fourth in the final standings with...
First phase of new disposal facility complete in Oak Ridge
The Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management and contractor UCOR have completed the first phase of construction for the Environmental Management Disposal Facility (EMDF). EMDF will provide the waste disposal capacity the environmental management office needs to complete cleanup at the Y-12 National Security Complex and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
National Police Week: Memorials held across East Tennessee for fallen law enforcement
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — May 15 is a national day of remembrance meant to honor and memorialize law enforcement officers who die in the line of duty. It's known as Peace Officers Memorial Day, and this year it falls in the middle of Police Week, running from May 12 through May 18.
The Arc Anderson County, serving people with disabilities, needs help from community
The Arc Anderson County supports and advocates for people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in Anderson, Morgan and Roane counties. A grassroots, family-formed organization for those with I/DD, The Arc has been a staple in the community since 1955. They are now asking the community for...
New grief support group begins in Oak Ridge June 4
In his book "A Time To Grieve," psychologist and Pastor Kenneth Hauck writes, “when you lose someone you love, you lose part of yourself. And that can hurt - deeply.”. A Grief Support Group for persons who have lost loved ones will begin Tuesday, June 4, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., at First United Methodist Church in Room 203. The group provides a safe, confidential setting for persons to express and understand their grief, according to a church news release.
Saluting the Oliver Springs grads!
The gym at Oliver Springs Academy in the Roane County school system was the setting for graduating Tuesday night, May 14. Here are a few of the photos from the graduation ceremony for the school formerly called Oliver Springs High School. The 53-photo gallery can be found online at oakridger.com.
Police find missing Oak Ridge teen
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT)—Officers with the Oak Ridge Police Department were looking for a missing 16-year-old who was last seen Saturday. She has since been found safe. According to police, Elsie Barber was last seen leaving her home on foot around 10 p.m., wearing a grey sweatshirt, grey sweatpants and dark Converse shoes. ORPD officials also said she was considered endangered since she does not have access to her medication.
Lenoir City approves site plan for 276-apartment development
Lenoir City officials have approved the site plan for a 276-apartment development to be built on Market Drive and Town Creek Parkway. Real estate developer Continental Properties plans to build Authentix Town Creek — a residential community with amenities such as a clubhouse, outdoor pool and pet playground — on 13.48 acres near U.S. Highway 321 and I-75. The plan was approved during the city’s Planning and Zoning meeting on...
Oliver Springs Academy seniors are now grads!
Members of the first graduating class at Oliver Springs Academy, formerly Oliver Springs High School, received their diplomas on Tuesday, May 14, at the school's gym. See more photos from graduation inside Friday's newspaper. A 53-photo gallery can be found at oakridger.com, as well as a gallery from Anderson County High School's graduation. Meanwhile, both Oak Ridge High and Clinton High seniors and their families are waiting to see whether they'll get to graduate Friday night - or sometime this weekend - as rain is in the forecast for the outdoor ceremonies. ...
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