Today has been a great day weatherwise, with low humidity, moderate temperatures, and plenty of sunshine. However, that won’t last. We’re going to warm back up into the upper 80s this weekend with increasing humidity. Rain chances return on Sunday with scattered thunderstorms possible. Isolated thunderstorms will continue into early next week, then we will…
Will Fridenbergs of Rockwood, Tennessee, expects to graduate from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in May 2027 with a degree in cyber security. This summer he is working as an IT vulnerability management intern. Will likes to spend his free time playing chess, traveling, and staying active. He looks forward to gaining relevant experience in…
After creation, federal records—documents or items that a federal agency creates or receives and controls—begin a journey called the “records life cycle,” which includes maintenance, use, and disposition. Maintenance and use: Federal records come in many forms—paper files, emails, spreadsheets, or videos. We store them securely, whether in electronic systems or physical cabinets, ensuring accessibility…
United Cleanup Oak Ridge LLC’s (UCOR) successful teardown of a massive, Manhattan Project-era facility has earned national recognition for project execution and safety excellence. Alpha-2 in 2025 before it was fully demolished earlier this year. UCOR recently won the “2026 Union Project of the Year Award” from The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC), which represents…
Jay Mullis, UCOR senior vice president of Nuclear and Waste Management Operations, received the Milton Levenson Distinguished Service Award from the American Nuclear Society yesterday. This prestigious award was presented in recognition of his stewardship and leadership in Oak Ridge, most notably for his oversight of ETTP cleanup. During his career with UCOR and previously…
Caden Durham of Wartburg, Tennessee, expects to graduate from Eastern Kentucky University, in August 2026 with a degree in fire protection and safety engineering technologies. This is his third summer working at UCOR as an intern. Caden enjoys Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, going to the gym, and playing guitar in his spare time. He looks forward…
If you are enrolled in UCOR’s health and welfare benefits, no health and welfare premium deductions will be made from this week’s paycheck (June 4). The health and welfare premium deductions cover medical, dental, vision, accidental death & dismemberment, life, and voluntary benefits. They are spread across 48 paychecks throughout the year. That means there…
Mental Health Awareness Month has come to a close, but it’s never too late to invest in your mental wellbeing. There are many simple actions you can adopt to strengthen your mental state and live a more fulfilling life: Connect with others Get more active Learn new skills Spend more time enjoying nature Give to…
THE HIVE LSIT, representing 701 Scarboro, partnered with UCOR’s Training and Development Program to engage the workforce on emergency response preparedness and everyday safety topics. THE HIVE combined interactive safety discussions with hands-on demonstrations focused on trauma kits, tourniquets, heat stress, heart health, and other seasonal and workplace safety topics. Attendees were given an overview…
