Report: Slower economic growth in 2013, followed by increase in 2014
KNOXVILLE—The U.S. and Tennessee economies continue to dig their way out from the Great Recession, but they will be digging at a slower pace this year than last. The debate over the nation’s debt...
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KNOXVILLE—Falling unemployment rates, an increase in vehicle sales, and a long-awaited rebound in the residential housing market are all indications that the national and state economies are making a...
View ArticleUT report to governor: Economy to see stronger growth in 2014 and 2015
KNOXVILLE—After five years of sluggish recovery, the U.S. and Tennessee economies are poised for strong growth in 2014 and 2015. Despite the slow pace of the recovery, many indicators—including an...
View ArticleUT report: State economy looking more robust as year end approaches
KNOXVILLE—More jobs. An unemployment rate that’s trending down. Increasing personal income. Thanks to these gains, there is a positive ring to this fall’s Tennessee Business and Economic Outlook report...
View ArticleUT study: Percentage of uninsured in Tennessee at its lowest in a decade
KNOXVILLE—The percentage of uninsured Tennesseans is at its lowest rate in a decade, according to a report released Monday by the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. The report shows that 7.2 percent...
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CNS honors Master Machine as small business of year
Consolidated Nuclear Security presented the small business of the year award to Master Machine Incorporated during a recent Partners in Excellence supplier outreach event. The Chattanooga-based...
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Links between religion, violence, gender to be discussed at Lunch with League
Links between religion, violence, and gender will be discussed during Lunch with the League on Tuesday, November 7. Lunch with the League is hosted by the League of Women Voters of Oak Ridge. The...
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Oak Ridge Senior Center to hold drop-in Veterans Day Recognition
The Oak Ridge Senior Center will be honoring the men and women who have served the United States both present and past with a Drop-in Recognition on Friday, November 10, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All...
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NNSA Notice of Availability
AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR ACTIVITIES IN SUPPORT OF THE Y-12 NATIONAL SECURITY COMPLEX MATERIALS MANUFACTURING MISSION (DOE/EA-2218) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)...
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School bus driver arrested following alleged assault on elementary student
Oak Ridge police arrested a 73-year-old school bus driver Friday evening on an aggravated assault charge after he allegedly acted aggressively toward an elementary-aged student, the city said in a...
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AC man charged with murder
Calvin Humphrey A 32-year-old Anderson County man has been charged with second-degree murder and three counts of aggravated assault that seriously injured two people, including the person who died,...
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Rocky Top fire grows to 210 acres, 75 percent contained
The wildfire burning near Rocky Top has grown to an estimated 210 acres and is still 75 percent contained, officials with the Tennessee Department of Forestry said Tuesday. “Forestry is back on scene...
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State: Rocky Top wildfire 100 percent contained
The Rocky Top wildfire that started last week and emitted smoke visible for miles had burned 397 acres and was 100 percent contained by mid-morning Thursday, according to the Tennessee Division of...
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Burn ban in effect in Oak Ridge, restrictions in OS
The City of Oak Ridge remains under a burn ban, and there are fire restrictions in Oliver Springs. Oak Ridge Fire Chief Travis Solomon issued a burn ban on November 5. “Due to the dry conditions in...
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Minor traffic delays possible due to Secret City Half Marathon, 5K
Minor traffic delays are possible Saturday morning in Oak Ridge during the Secret City Half Marathon and 5K. Race Director Hannah Fatheree expects nearly 1,000 runners and walkers on city streets and...
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ORHS Masquers Showcase is Saturday
The Oak Ridge High School Masquers Fall Showcase is Saturday. The performances will start at 7 p.m. Saturday in the ORHS Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $5 at the door or online at...
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Windrock wildfire controlled
The Tennessee Division of Forestry said Tuesday that the Windrock Mountain fire that began Thursday is controlled. On Tuesday afternoon, the size of the affected area was 328 acres with a containment...
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Community Thanksgiving is Thursday
Volunteers have organized a free community Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday. The dinner is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the Historic Grove Theater at 123 Randolph Road in Oak Ridge. Reservations...
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Artificial intelligence to be discussed Tuesday
Artificial intelligence policy and its societal implications will be discussed during a lunch in Oak Ridge on Tuesday. The featured speaker at Lunch with the League will be Lynne E. Parker, associate...
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TVA retires Bull Run Fossil Plant
The Tennessee Valley Authority has retired the Bull Run Fossil Plant in Claxton. The plant burned the last of its onsite coal onsite in August, ending a 48-day run. TVA retired the plant December 1....
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