Anderson commissioners reject budget change for part-time analyst hired by mayor
Note: This story was updated at 7:15 p.m. CLINTON—Some Anderson County commissioners weren’t satisfied with the results they’ve seen—or haven’t seen—from a part-time fiscal analyst hired by the county...
View ArticleMeredith to seek re-election to Anderson County Commission
County Commissioner Rick Meredith has announced he is seeking re-election to the Anderson County Commission, representing District 2. District 2 includes the Clinton, South Clinton, and North Clinton...
View ArticleMost Anderson commissioners seek re-election, six running in District 7 in OR
There are six candidates running for Anderson County Commission in District 7 in Oak Ridge in August, and a Democrat has joined the race for Tennessee House of Representatives in the 33rd District....
View ArticleSpotlight: UT designates local official as certified public administrator
KNOXVILLE—The University of Tennessee has honored Anderson County Commissioner Steve Emert of District 3 as a certified public administrator at a Capstone event at Montgomery Bell State Park on April...
View ArticleLetter: Register of Deeds opponent says six-year deficit exceeds $440,000
Note: This is a copy of a press release submitted by Bill Gallaher, who is challenging Anderson County Register of Deeds Tim Shelton in the August 7 general election. Gallaher and Shelton have had a...
View ArticleFrank, White re-elected; incumbents fare well, but some upsets
Note: This story was last updated at 2:10 p.m. July 8. Anderson County Mayor Terry Frank was elected to her first four-year term on Thursday, and Sheriff Paul White was elected to a third term. The...
View ArticleMeredith appointed Chamber of Commerce president
Rick Meredith will become president of the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce on April 1. He will replace the current president, Jackie Nichols, who is retiring effective May 1. The Chamber’s Board of...
View ArticleState grant of $250K will help build eighth lane at Oak Ridge rowing course
A $250,000 state grant announced Sunday will be used to help build an eighth lane at the Oak Ridge rowing course. And that’s expected to significantly increase the economic impact of rowing races, or...
View ArticleEmory Valley Center has fundraising pancake breakfast on Saturday
A fundraising breakfast at Applebee’s restaurant in Oak Ridge on Saturday will support Emory Valley Center’s Capital Campaign. It’s an “All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast,” and it’s scheduled from...
View ArticleAC Commission approves 10-cent tax rate increase for pay raises
Note: This story was last updated at 4 p.m. CLINTON—After rejecting a few other proposals, Anderson County commissioners on Monday approved a 10-cent property tax rate increase to fund 2 percent pay...
View ArticlePay raises, new money for schools in jeopardy
Note: This story was last updated with a poll at 10 a.m. July 31. CLINTON—Pay raises for county employees and educators and new money for three school systems, including Oak Ridge’s, are in jeopardy...
View ArticleCommission again approves 10-cent tax increase for pay raises, schools
Note: This story was last updated at 11 p.m. CLINTON—The Anderson County Commission has again approved a 10-cent tax rate increase for 2 percent pay raises for county employees, teachers, and school...
View Article3M presents Supplies4Nonprofit Organizations
Nonprofit organizations serving Anderson County have received a grant from the Annual 3M Supplies4Nonprofit Organizations product donation program, or S4NPO, in partnership with Good360. The photo...
View ArticleCouncil to get update on airport this evening
The City Council will get an update on the proposed general aviation airport in west Oak Ridge during a work session this evening. The update will be given by Billy Stair, public affairs consultant...
View ArticleAnderson County Chamber announces student initiative in advanced manufacturing
The Anderson County Chamber of Commerce and Anderson County Schools have partnered on a pilot program that is designed to raise student awareness of job opportunities in advanced manufacturing. The...
View ArticleClinton Middle wins CNS-sponsored Dream It, Do It competition
Clinton Middle School won the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce’s first “Dream It. Do It.” competition. Clinton Middle School partnered with Eagle Bend Manufacturing in the competition. For their...
View ArticleClinch River Fall Antiques Festival continues Saturday
The Clinch River Fall Antiques Festival, which started Friday, continues Saturday in historic downtown Clinton. It’s hosted by the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce. The Friday events included food...
View ArticleTerm limits: Who could no longer serve if two-term limit was in place now?
Note: This story was last updated at 6:15 p.m. If the proposed two-term limit was in place now, Jerry Creasey, the longest-serving Anderson County commissioner, could no longer serve. Neither could...
View ArticleTwenty-nine qualify to run for 16 seats on Anderson County Commission
Twenty-nine candidates have qualified to run for 16 seats on the Anderson County Commission in the county general election in August. There are also three people running for the Tennessee House of...
View ArticleAnderson: Barker elected sheriff; incumbents win in Oak Ridge
Note: This story was last updated at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 3. Russell Barker, a Republican, won the race for Anderson County sheriff on Thursday, beating Mark Lucas, a Democrat, in a race decided by about...
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