High temperatures will remain in the 90s all week, with a high of 98 degrees expected tomorrow. The humidity will make these temperatures feel even hotter. Staying hydrated is important if you are performing activities outdoors. Rain chances are limited this week. The next good chance of rain comes Sunday with possible scattered thunderstorms.
UCOR was proud to support the 25th Annual Lavender Festival held in historic Jackson Square this past Saturday. This year’s festival included 150 artisan vendors, live music, informative presentations, children’s activities, and a food truck park. The festival also hosted ticketed special events like the Nine Lakes Wine Tasting benefitting United Way of Anderson County,…
Crews have removed the second of five highly contaminated hot cells from the Isotope Development Lab Building 3038 at ORNL. They are using a foaming process to plug the separation points between the hot cells, helping protect crews from hazardous materials. The next task to be tackled is prepping another hot cell that was previously…
Corey Merida of Knoxville, Tennessee, expects to graduate from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in December 2026 with a degree in mechanical engineering. This summer he is working as an engineering intern. Corey has previous experience with Interstate Mechanical Contractors. In his free time, Corey plays guitar and bass, and he likes to go fishing…
Davyn Mengeling of Knoxville, Tennessee, expects to graduate from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in May 2027 with a degree in computer science. This summer he is working as a cyber security intern. During his free time, Davyn enjoys writing, playing piano, and volunteering at his church. He hopes to gain hands-on experience that will…
UCOR is proud to continue our support of the Lavender Festival, now in its 25th year celebrating health, herbs, and the environment. The Oak Ridge festival is scheduled yearly for the third weekend in June, at the peak season for the herb it celebrates. The free main event will feature over 150 artisans and food…
The Waste Operations team recently completed maintenance of the Oak Ridge Reservation Landfill V Leachate Collection System Holding Tanks. Leachate, a liquid usually caused by rainwater that drains from the landfill, is pumped to one of two 125,000-gallon holding tanks. Workers perform maintenance every two to three years. Maintenance timing is critical, and tanks are…
Taylor Mathews of Kingston, Tennessee, expects to graduate from East Tennessee State University in May 2026 with a degree in business and a concentration in marketing. This summer she is supporting procurement as an intern. During her free time, Taylor likes to cheer, work out, shop, and read. She hopes to gain professional work experience…
Christopher “Lotty” Lottridge of Anchorage, Alaska, expects to graduate from Tennessee Technological University in December 2025 with a degree in mechanical engineering. He is working as an engineering intern. Lotty has previous experience with Coffman Engineers Anchorage working on the Alyeska Pipeline as a corrosion engineer. Lotty enjoys fishing, hiking, and hockey. He hopes to…
Congratulations to Andy Sweat and Austin Zinobile for their TeamsCount Award. A Fall Protection Plan and permit were in use for Room 127 at TWPC. The anchor points in Room 127 provided some challenges to the personnel working in this area. Austin and Andy worked together to identify some D-ring extenders that were used at…
