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Over 6,000 ‘noncitizens’ purged from Virginia voter rolls and more state headlines
• “A Virginia voter roll purge sparks renewed rhetoric over ‘non-citizens’ casting ballots.”—NBC News • “Political analyst says Harris, Democrats ‘clearly the favorites’ in Virginia.”—WRIC • “Chesterfield sheriff endorses Donald Trump, prompting ethics questions.”—VPM News • “Former executive of Virginia benefit program charged with stealing $4.8 million.”—Augusta Free Press • “Virginia ranks 7th in nation […]
What’s next? VA school accreditation changes near approval
In the last print edition, we took a look at Standards of Learning pass rates for all three of our counties. But beyond that, officials across the state are already counting down until the accreditation report gets released in September. This is an end, of sorts, for the current way of doing things. The Virginia […] The post What’s next? VA school accreditation changes near approval appeared first on Farmville.
Homegrown Harvest Festival returns Oct. 4-6
Hubs Peanuts, Commune Restaurant and River Road Farm recently announced the second annual Homegrown Harvest Festival set for Oct. 4-6, highlighting the best of Virginia cuisine, music and community. A news release stated that the Homegrown Harvest Festival will benefit the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore, the T2 Fitness Foundation and The […] The post Homegrown Harvest Festival returns Oct. 4-6 appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
No. 1 tight end in the country shows off Tennessee football gloves in game
Tennessee football is looking to add more elite talent to its summer of recruiting dominance. Most recently, the Vols earned the commitment of 2025 five-star offensive tackle David Sanders Jr out of Providence Day School in Charlotte, North Carolina. Sanders showed off the Vols with a Power T sticker on...
Authorities: Judge killed while walking on side of Jefferson Co. highway
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — Fourth Judicial District Circuit Court Judge O. Duane Slone was killed early Sunday after he was hit by a vehicle in Dandridge, according to Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Coffey. The Sheriff told 10News that the judge had a flat tire and was walking along Highway...
GoVols247’s game-by-game predictions for Tennessee’s 2024 season
GoVols247 already has rolled out its record predictions for Tennessee’s 2024 season, but now it’s time to dive a little deeper and pick every game on the schedule. is just six days away from kicking off the 2024 season with a home game as Chattanooga comes to Neyland Stadium on Saturday (12:45 p.m., SEC Network). The Vols, with 20 wins and two top-20 finishes over the past two seasons, are looking to contend at the top of the new-look SEC and battle for a spot in the expanded College Football Playoff in their fourth season under head football coach Josh Heupel and open the season ranked No. 15 in both major polls. While Tennessee’s focus is on game week and Chattanooga, a preseason top-10 team at the Football Championship Subdivision level, the GoVols247 is ready to look further ahead and unveil its game-by-game predictions for the 2024 season.
CertifyIt: Jobs program for healthcare workers
The Mason Center for Healthcare Education has launched CertifyIt, a new podcast to help those who want to work in healthcare or those already in the field who want certifications to move up. The Mason Center opened in 2023 (Knox TN Today story here). And it’s absolutely a great idea....
The longest zipline in America coming to Pigeon Forge
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The newest mountain top adventure to open in Pigeon Forge opened announcing the longest zipline in America will be built. WildSide plans to open in 2025 what it calls “MegaZip” on the new adventure theme park in Pigeon Forge. WildSide is a sister...
Kamryn Stiltner named Miss Scott County
ONEIDA | Kamryn Stiltner was crowned Miss Scott County Fairest of the Fair as the 98th Scott County Fair drew to a close Saturday evening. Kamryn, the daughter of Leisha and David Lowe and Matt Stiltner, is a junior at Oneida High School. She was crowned from a field of 13 contestants.
Revisiting and re-ranking Tennessee’s 2022 recruiting class
In college football, so much of a program’s success on its 12 to 15 game days hinges on what goes on the rest of the year. While the NCAA transfer portal offers programs another avenue toward roster-building and talent acquisition, traditional recruiting of high school prospects never stops, and even as the focus is shifting toward the incoming season, those official visits in June have become commitment announcements in July and into August before players kick off their own senior seasons, particularly for scorching-hot Tennessee. Josh Heupel and the Vols are looking to build off blue-chip-laden classes in the previous two cycles and taking aim at a potential second top-10 class (or better) in three years, and they’ve reeled in 10 commitments for their 2025 (six) and 2026 (classes) since mid-July.
Fourth grade Maryville native makes national stage for waterskiing
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Football season starts this Saturday, but waterskiing is one sport season that is ending because summer is also. This summer, fourth grader Riley Fillmore made the podium on the national stage in the sport. “It was super fun because I’ve never placed and got on the...
Six days until it is football time in Tennessee
Will kick off its 2024 football season in six days. The Vols will open its upcoming campaign on Aug. 31 against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 12:45 p.m. EDT and SEC Network will televise the contest. 2024 will be the fourth season for Tennessee under head coach...
ESPN's FPI predicts the outcome of every game on Tennessee's 2024 schedule
Tennessee is now less than 1 week away from kicking off the 2024 season against Chattanooga. ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) has updated its win probability projections for all 12 of Tennessee’s regular-season games. The Vols’ 2024 slate includes 8 SEC contests as well as nonconference matchups against Chattanooga, NC State, Kent State and UTEP.
Jason Witten’s son, Top 2027 LB Cooper Witten, reacts to offer from Tennessee
On Saturday, 2027 Liberty Christian (Texas) standout linebacker Cooper Witten got an offer from Tennessee. Cooper, the son of Tennessee Football legend, Jason Witten, detailed his reaction to the offer and more with Volquest. Witten has been reaching out to several of Tennessee’s coaches as his recruitment has continued to pick up pace, as they […] The post Jason Witten’s son, Top 2027 LB Cooper Witten, reacts to offer from Tennessee appeared first on On3.
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