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Organizations help Greene Co. parents acquire school supplies
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – The first day back to school is right around the corner, meaning parents are getting the school supplies needed for the upcoming school year. However, for some families, getting the essential supplies can be a challenge. “Our community is suffering, I mean everything has gone up,” said Rhonda Castro, Executive Director […]
North Greene Announces New AD, HS Girls Head Basketball Coach
The North Greene Athletic Department has announced the hiring of two individuals today. Anthony Willeford has been hired as the new Athletic Director for the district. Willeford takes over for McKea Jones who resigned last month for a new job in the Bluffs School District. Willeford was a 2010 graduate of North Greene High School and was a multi-sport standout. Willeford graduated from MacMurray College before spending 7 years in the United States Air Force before returning to the district. Willeford will also be taking on the duties of Restorative Discipline Director.
Greeneville high school football aims high with fresh faces and seasoned leaders
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — High school football has officially returned. Monday was the first day of practice for teams around Northeast Tennessee. The last team standing a year ago, Greeneville fell one game short of the championship game. Although they lost some key pieces from that team, there are a number of big names waiting to show that this team is still ready to compete.
Boone and Crockett stadium renovations ‘on time,’ director of schools says
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — With one month to go before the first home varsity football game for Washington County Schools, the clock is ticking to finish stadium renovations. Director of Schools Dr. Jerry Boyd says things are looking good. “Well, as far as the timeline being established from the beginning of the project, everything’s on […]
How to prepare your child for a great start to the school year
From bedtime routines to healthy eating and physical activity, there are many recommendations for how parents should structure their child’s lifestyle for their best chance at success. These recommendations can be overwhelming since each child is unique anD guidelines vary by age and your child’s overall health. If you are searching for the best solutions […] The post How to prepare your child for a great start to the school year appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Tusculum University offers new game design minor
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tusculum University is offering a new minor for students who wish to learn more about creating video games. Starting in the fall, Tusculum will offer a game design minor. The minor gives students the opportunity to build their own video games and put their art and programming skills to the test. […]
Johnson City Schools hosts free back-to-school haircuts event
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Johnson City Schools (JCS) is offering free back-to-school haircuts for students on Monday. The event marks the first time JCS has offered free haircuts ahead of the new school year. “It has been fun,” Care Manager for JCS Carmen Acevedo said. “We had a lot of people coming in early […]
Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy earns accreditation
East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy is celebrating a milestone that occurs once every eight years: full reaffirmation of its accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). “ETSU Gatton College of Pharmacy must undergo the reaffirmation process every eight years to ensure that our college continues to deliver a […] The post Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy earns accreditation appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Forbes names ETSU to ‘America’s Best Employers for Women 2024’ list
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Forbes named East Tennessee State University (ETSU) as one of the best employers for women in America for 2024, the university announced on Wednesday. The list compiled results from an independent survey of over 150,000 women working for companies employing at least 1,000 people within the U.S. from all industry […]
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