CHICAGO — Collin Pearsall has friends who have started having children. But he has chosen a different path — due, in large part, to climate change.
CHICAGO — The United Electrical Workers union is teaming up with an art group to save a historic mural — considered one of the oldest public art pieces in the Chicago area — inside its Near West Side meeting hall, a space that will soon be developed into apartments.
The UT Arboretum Society’s monthly hike for March will be held Saturday, March 16th at the UT Arboretum, 9 a.m., 901 S. Illinois Avenue in Oak Ridge.
Roane Choral Society presents ‘Wind, Water and Earth’ on Sunday, March 3 at 3 p.m., their second concert of the season, at the Princess Theatre in Harriman.
CASA of the Tennessee Valley Roane County program office is currently seeking committed volunteers to advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children.
The dawn of a new year marks a great time to turn over a new leaf. Many people begin a new year by making resolutions, and aspiring to eat healthier is annually among the most popular pledges health-conscious individuals make.
The month of January has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in January 1924.
Mental health has always been important, but the need for people to prioritize their emotional, psychological and social well-being gained greater attention during the COVID-19 pandemic. Social distancing restrictions designed to reduce cases of COVID-19 contributed to feelings of isolation,…
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a serious medical condition and a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The National Library of Medicine National Center for Biotechnology Information offers that hypertension is responsible for the majority of cardiovascular mortality. H…
January marks the start of a new year, and that sense of a new beginning is palpable for millions of people across the globe. New Year’s resolutions are typically made at the start of January, and those can serve as a springboard to an enjoyable year. As the calendar turns to January, there’…
Diet and exercise are the key components of maintaining a healthy weight and protecting yourself against chronic disease. According to the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services, eating smart and being active have similar effects, including reducing risk for heart disease, high …
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Physical activity is a key component of a healthy lifestyle, and an effective fitness regimen is one that combines strength training with cardiovascular exercise.
January marks the start of a new year, and that sense of a new beginning is palpable for millions of people across the globe. New Year’s resolutions are typically made at the start of January, and those can serve as a springboard to an enjoyable year. As the calendar turns to January, there’…
The common cold can strike at any time of year, but most people likely associate colds with winter. Colds tend to spread more easily in winter, when people typically spend more time indoors with windows closed, thus making it easier for colds and other viruses to spread.
Mental health issues have garnered considerable attention in recent years, but the scope of the global mental health crisis may be even greater than people realize. A recent study co-led by researchers at Harvard Medical School and the University of Queensland that was published in The Lance…
Athletes train hard with a goal of performing at their peak when competition begins. Exercise is very good for the body, but at times athletes may be in jeopardy of overdoing it in pursuit of doing their best.
Each new day brings the potential for change, even amid the routine of the daily grind. When people start the day with positive thoughts, it can affect how they behave and see themselves throughout the day, and may even benefit their overall health.
Avery Trace Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution created a Field of Flags around the Revolutionary War Monument on the lawn of the Historic Roane County Courthouse to honor known and proven patriots of the American Revolution who lived in Roane County at some point a…
Kingston Young at Heart will meet at 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church Family Life Center, 215 N. Kentucky St., on Monday, Nov. 6. We will be having our Fall Health Fair sponsored by Sycamore Trace. Lunch will be provided All are welcome.
Kingston Church of Christ has a new minister.
Remote Area Medical — RAM® — a major nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics delivering free, quality dental, vision and medical care to those in need — is seeking volunteer medical, dental and vision professionals and general support staff for its Dec. 9 clinic. The one-day clinic is to be hel…
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First Presbyterian Church of Rockwood will be hosting some upcoming events.
Verilyn Smith of Kingston won Honorable Mention for her quilt “Savannah’s Double Wedding Ring” at the 42nd Quilt Show & Competition, hosted by the Smoky Mountain Quilters of Tennessee (SMQ) June 23-24 at the Knoxville Expo Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. The quilt show featured more than…
Luminary Church in Ten Mile is celebrating the significance of July 4 with a media presentation by the church’s new Pastor, Dr. Stephen Flick, entitled “The Christian Origin of The Declaration of Independence.”
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KNOXVILLE — The Green Industry Field Day will be hosted in person this year by the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture and the Tennessee Nursery and Landscape Association.
NASHVILLE — The ALS Association, the country’s largest nonprofit organization devoted to curing and caring for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), thanked the Tennessee General Assembly and Gov. Bill Lee for including $1 million to support ALS patients and caregivers in the state.
The 4-H Program began in 1902 and it is still strong today, over 120 years later.
Local Car Enthusiast Group Toxic Toyz Car Club delivered the first of their monthly veteran honoring ceremonies to be held on the last day of each month at Riverfront Park in Harriman. The first award goes to Vietnam Veteran and retired General Contractor Jack Holt.
Local pastry and bakery Pastry Princess relocated to 431 N Roane St. behind Central Credit Union in Harriman. The relocation comes after the closure of the business’s original outlet store front behind Out of the Attic Antiques.
The Roane County Branch 5626 of the NAACP, in conjunction with the Greenwood School Education Foundation, will hold the annual Freedom Fund Banquet at Roane State Community College in Harriman on Jan. 21 at 6 p.m.
Members of the Harriman Lions Club recently joined other District 12N Lions Clubs and Meals of Hope to pack, seal and box 30,000 ready meals for the needy in many East Tennessee counties. From left, Mike McGuire, and President Carie Gecelosky and her husband Andy. Each club in District 12N r…
The Roane County News traveled in November to Portugal and Spain with Mona Bolden, ending up in Barcelona.
Every New Year’s Day the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area and the Big South Fork Bike Club invite all mountain bikers to ride the Big South Fork at an annual event called “The Mail Run.”
Operation REACH is once again preparing for the Christmas season.
A service honoring Pastor Garvan W. Walls and Mrs. Gail Keylon Walls will be held Sunday, Dec. 4, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Mount Pisgah Baptist Church, 115 Old Hen Valley Road, Oliver Springs.
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The Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge will welcome guests to the Atomic City Night Club on Friday, Nov. 18, for an evening filled with jazz, dining, entertainment and lively auctions.
As one grows older, falls go from a nuisance to a more and more serious threat. Roane County Seniors may want to consider taking a Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) course to help prevent falls and enjoy a higher quality of life.
Harriman High School junior Sariya Floyd was crowned winner of the city’s Ms. Labor Day Beauty Pageant last week at Harriman Municipal Plaza. Floyd, a long-time cheerleader, said she had no expectations of winning.
Community members who have experienced the death of a family member or friend are invited to register for the GriefShare program to be held at Bethel Presbyterian Church in Kingston, 203 S. Kentucky St.
OAK RIDGE — Explore Oak Ridge will fire up its engines for the third annual Cars for Canines event on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Melton Lake Park in Oak Ridge. The waterfront event showcases cars, live music and local food and vendors to benefit the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter …
The Governor’s Volunteer Stars Awards (GVSA) is an initiative from Volunteer Tennessee that seeks to recognize outstanding volunteers from each of Tennessee’s 95 counties.
Victory Baptist Church, located at 2121 Kingston Highway, has a new Pastor.
State Representative Kent Calfee and his wife, Marilyn, were honored last month with a Thank You Luncheon sponsored and hosted by Charles Elmore of Outdoor Kingston.
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