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Updated Sat Oct 31, 2026 · AM
ORNL is leading a new national effort to modernize the paper industry.
Read at WATE 6 →Standard Nuclear's CEO talks about the company's Oak Ridge expansion.
Read at WBIR 10News →Centrus Energy shipped its first centrifuges from Oak Ridge to Ohio, a milestone in its expansion.
Read at WBIR 10News →Oak Ridge Police leadership is making department changes after an internal review and officer concerns.
Read at WBIR 10News →Rising instrument prices are stretching the Anderson County High School band’s budget.
Read at WBIR 10News →The Anderson County Community Aid Coalition’s last day open is Thursday, Oct. 29, after the county turned down its funding request.
Read at WVLT 8 →TVA sealed a time capsule at Norris Dam to mark America’s 250th birthday — it’s set to be opened in 2076.
Read at WVLT 8 →Nuclear industry leaders say Oak Ridge projects worth about $15 billion could bring thousands of jobs to the area.
Read at WVLT 8 →Anderson County wants public input on National Register historic listings at a Nov. 2, 6 p.m. meeting at the Chamber in Clinton.
Read at WVLT 8 →State foresters and DOE began prescribed burns on the Oak Ridge Reservation to clear invasive plants; burns continue through December.
Read at WBIR 10News →Oak Ridge Public Library opened Bud's Library Café in its lobby.
Read at WBIR 10News →Oak Ridge's electric department scheduled an overnight outage north of the Turnpike to replace a failing high-voltage switch.
Read at WATE 6 →Early voting in Anderson County is running 36% ahead of 2022; in-person early voting ends Oct. 29.
Read at The Courier News →DOE's deputy secretary warned in Oak Ridge that a skilled-trades shortage threatens plans to expand nuclear power.
Read at WBIR 10News →Anderson County Schools' new “Happy Lunch Box” food truck served free meals in Briceville and Rocky Top over fall break.
Read at WBIR 10News →Headlines from local outlets · hand-checked Oct 28, 2026. Outlet or takedown requests: [email protected].