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'They're ruining our peacefulness' | Town of Greenback files lawsuit to prevent quarry
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Town of Greenback and the Loudon County Planning Commission have entered into a lawsuit to decide the zoning of a property currently under development to be a rock quarry. Local businessman Rodney Murphy bought the property in March 2023. During the rest of that year,...
States rethink data centers as ‘electricity hogs’ strain the grid
State Sen. Norm Needleman championed the 2021 legislation designed to lure major data centers to Connecticut. The Democratic lawmaker hoped to better compete with nearby states, bring in a growing industry, and provide paychecks for workers tasked with building the sprawling server farms. But this legislative session, he’s wondering if those tax breaks are appropriate […] The post States rethink data centers as ‘electricity hogs’ strain the grid appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
'You're not going to get away with robbing them blind' | Grocery store theft increasing in Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Retail theft is on the rise in Tennessee. That's the word from Tennessee Grocers and Convenience Store Association President and CEO Rob Ikard. On April 25, Maryville chef Clement Milanzi was arrested by police and accused of stealing thousands of dollars of meat at grocery stores in Knoxville, Lenoir City and Maryville.
Glance inside the prom at Oak Ridge High School
Saturday, April 27, was the date for the Oak Ridge High School prom. And the proms for Oliver Springs High, Clinton High and Anderson County High. But for now, it's the Oak Ridge High School prom in the spotlight. The prom was held at the school's Performing Arts Center. Check out these photos, as well as photos inside today's newspaper. Find more photos online in the gallery at oakridger.com, where you'll also find photo galleries for the other three area proms. The Oak Ridger will be printing selected photos from those schools over the next two weeks.
Vols' commit Colton Denton hits three-run home run in district tournament
No. 1 seed Farragut High School (Farragut, Tennessee) defeated No. 4 seed Hardin Valley Academy (Knoxville, Tennessee), 16-3, Thursday in the second round of the District 4-4A Tournament at John Heatherly Field. Colton Denton, a 2025 catching prospect and Tennessee commitment, went 1-for-1 for Hardin Valley. He hit a three-run...
TVPOA members bring up concerns and questions in April Town Hall meeting
The Tellico Village Property Owners Association recently held a short 45-minute Town Hall meeting on Thursday, April 25, in the Community Church at Tellico Village. During the relatively brief meeting, CEO Chet Pillsbury provided more updates on the TVPOA’s trash contract and gave more information on demolition bids at the Tanasi clubhouse area — as well as addressing concerns from the community. WATER AUTHORITY? ...
Celebrating the life, legacy of Michael Dunn, the namesake of a center in Kingston that helps those with disabilities
KINGSTON, Tenn. — To his mother, Harriett Westmoreland, Michael Dunn was "an inspiration". Dunn was the namesake of the Michael Dunn Center in Kingston, which serves people with disabilities. Michael passed away last week at age 58. His family said he loved Jesus and his family. "He called me...
Major reactor vessel from Oak Ridge National Lab shipped to Utah
U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management (EM) crews have completed cleanup associated with the demolition of a major reactor at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Workers finished the teardown of the Low Intensity Test Reactor and disposition of rubble and debris from the facility last fall, achieving an EM priority that year. However, the reactor vessel remained...
Del Conca celebrates 10 years in Loudon, hosts yearly tile sale
In December 2012, Italian ceramic floor tile manufacturer Ceramica Del Conca announced plans to locate its first U.S. base of operations and headquarters in Loudon. By early 2014, the manufacturing, research, showroom and administrative facility in Sugarlimb Industrial Park was already operating. That quick turnaround time remains one of the company’s proudest achievements of the past decade, said Steve Laing, Del Conca USA human resources manager. ...
22 graduate from Crisis Intervention Team training in Harriman
Sixteen law enforcement personnel, five emergency medical service employees, and one mental health professional graduated from Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training on April 19 from Gates Hall in Harriman. The graduates represented a wide range of departments and agencies: Amerimed EMS, Anderson County Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Anderson County Sheriff’s...
Nominate an Oak Ridge Sports Hall-of-Famer
The Oak Ridge Sports Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the class of 2024. Nominations will close Aug. 1, 2024. Go to ORSHOF.org and to the "Eligibility" tab on the menu bar. Hover and find "Eligibility Requirements" and "Nomination Form."
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