Roane State’s One Stop and Advising Resource Center will host virtual appointments as part of the college’s Registration Rally for students on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. The purpose of the event will be to get students registered for fall classes and ensure that their financial aid is in place. Fall …
Read More »Fleischmann Supports Proposed New Waste Disposal Facility on Oak Ridge Reservation
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) released the following statement strongly supporting the proposal to build a new onsite disposal facility on the Oak Ridge Reservation. “Moving forward with the Environmental Management Disposal Facility is critically important to the Oak Ridge Reservation. The Oak Ridge National Laboratory and …
Read More »Investigation continues after 2 found dead in Roane County
622 Buck Creek Road, East Roane County. (Photo courtesy of WVLT) Information has been slow coming as to how two persons died at a residence on Buck Creek Road in East Roane County. Today Sheriff Jack Stockton gave us the names of the two victims, identified as Steve Groover and …
Read More »With Roane State degree, “sky’s the limit,” Kingston resident says
Vanessa Turpin, a recent graduate from Roane State’s Chemical Engineering Technology program. By Bob FowlerRoane State staff writer Vanessa Turpin just graduated from Roane State’s Chemical Engineering Technology program, and she says that diploma means “the sky’s the limit” as far as job prospects are concerned. “There are so many …
Read More »Motorcyclist Killed in South Roane County Crash
The Tennessee Highway Patrol says that a Loudon man was killed Thursday night in Roane County when his motorcycle collided with a car. Just before 6 pm Thursday, the THP reports that 45-year-old Greg McFalls of Loudon had been riding his 2008 Harley Davidson FLH west on Highway 72 when …
Read More »Lt. Gov. McNally, Sen. Yager secure $11 million for new airport in Oak Ridge
(NASHVILLE, TN), May 12, 2022 — Lt. Gov. Randy McNally (R-Oak Ridge) and Sen. Ken Yager (R-Kingston) secured $11 million in the FY23 state budget for a new general aviation airport in Oak Ridge. Oak Ridge is becoming a center for innovation, and the new airport will connect it with …
Read More »Three Arrested After Month-Long Investigation
On Thursday, April 21, 2022, a month-long multijurisdictional crime spree was brought to an end. RCSO deputies Darrell Phillips and Seth Hammonds, acting upon information provided by our dispatchers, immediately responded to 1618 Old Post Oak Rd and arrested Justin Brafford, Michael Hamby, and Thomas Wicks, all on outstanding warrants. …
Read More »Need for workers spurs resumption of Healthcare Job Fair
By Bob FowlerRoane State staff writer It’s back by popular demand. Roane State’s Healthcare Job Fair was revived April 19 at the request of healthcare providers in urgent need of employees. Roane State dental hygiene students check out the Fast Pace Urgent Care table during the community college’s Healthcare Job …
Read More »UPCOMING HYPER-REACH TEST SCHEDULED; SIGNUP NOW
We are working on final details and are planning our yearly test of Roane County’s FREE Emergency Notification Alert System, Hyper-Reach. This notification system alerts you of any disaster or emergency in your specific area that may require you to take action such as seeking shelter, shelter in place, evacuation …
Read More »Austin Knight Foundation donates $5,000 to Roane State’s EMS program
The Austin Knight Foundation presents a $5,000 donation to Roane State Foundation in support of the community college’s EMS program. Pictured left to right are Scott Niermann, executive director of Roane State Foundation; David Blevins, Roane State EMS program director; William “B.J.” Hillard, Amanda Hillard and son Finn. By Bob …
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