ORNL researchers developed two methods to transform coal into graphite for EV batteries, potentially reducing reliance on imports and aiding the economy in coal regions.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and TDEC announced a $400,000 loan to improve Dandridge's water infrastructure, with part of the principal forgiven, as part of a wider $16.2 million package.

The National Weather Service in Knoxville predicts a frosty 44-degree high today with calm winds, leading to increasing clouds and a low of 30 degrees tonight. The weekend forecast includes potential showers and a weather advisory for black ice.

The Johnson City Police Department, in collaboration with the THSO, is increasing patrols from Dec. 13 through New Year's to deter impaired driving as part of the Booze It and Lose It campaign.

Researchers at ORNL, led by Clinton Stipek, developed a machine learning algorithm that predicts building height with high accuracy, enhancing urban landscape understanding.

A recent ORNL DAAC workshop in South Africa highlighted the importance of accessible ecological data for global biodiversity conservation, showcasing a comprehensive dataset from the BioSCape campaign.

Roane County received a $20,000 BRAG program grant from TDEC for turning neglected properties into economic opportunities, as part of a statewide initiative to revitalize contaminated or abandoned areas.

Parole board member Zane Duncan recommended against releasing David Scarbrough, who was convicted in the 1995 Knoxville murders, citing the serious nature of the crime.

The Knoxville Police are investigating a suspicious death after a woman was found dead in an apartment on Daylily Drive, with one person detained for questioning.

Rain and snow showers are forecast for Knoxville today with light accumulations possible, clearing by nightfall. The weather is expected to improve with sunnier skies and rising temperatures as the week progresses.

ORNL showcased its impact on supercomputing at SC24, where its team won the Gordon Bell Prize for a quantum simulation using the Frontier supercomputer, and gained multiple other accolades and achievements in the field.

The Claiborne County Sheriff's Office is actively searching for Ralph E. Ray, an armed and dangerous felony suspect, and his associate Tracy Ann Brooks, after he cut off his ankle monitor.

ORNL has developed FREDA, a simulation tool that combines various modeling tools to speed up next-generation fusion reactor design, leveraging machine learning and high-performance computing.