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Carter County Schools announce administrative changes for 2024-25 school year
Carter County Schools announced key administrative changes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year on Monday, July 22. Brandon Young will be the new Principal of Happy Valley Middle School. Young brings 22 years of educational experience, having started his career as a 5th-grade teacher in Mitchell County, N.C. After eight years of teaching, he pursued […] The post Carter County Schools announce administrative changes for 2024-25 school year appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
First day of school in Oak Ridge
Monday was the first day of school in Oak Ridge Schools. Here students arrive early for the school day at Woodland Elementary School, one of the city school system's four elementary schools. Nearby Anderson County Schools and Roane County Schools open for their first full days on Aug 5. ...
4-star LB Christian Gass announces commitment
Four-star linebacker recruit Christian Gass has committed to the Tennessee Volunteers over the Georgia Bulldogs. Gass’ commitment brings Tennessee’s class of 2025 into the top-10 recruiting classes in the country. The elite linebacker prospect plays high school football for Eastside High School in Covington, Georgia. The Eastside standout is Tennessee’s No. 18 commitment in the class of 2025. The Volunteers are still behind Georgia in the SEC recruiting rankings. Georgia and head coach Kirby Smart have the third-best recruiting class in the nation. Gass is ranked as the No. 204 player in the class of 2025, per the 247Sports Composite. The 6-foot-3, 215-pound linebacker is the No. 22 player at his position and the No. 31 prospect in Georgia. Tennessee is getting a that versatile linebacker plays both edge and outside linebacker. Gass has excellent speed off the edge and sticks to opposing receiving targets in pass coverage. Gass also runs track for Eastside and has good speed.
Christmas in July in Downtown Elizabethton this week
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Downtown Elizabethton might feel a little festive this week as local businesses are celebrating Christmas in July. Main Street Elizabethton is partnering with several downtown businesses for a week of special deals, specials and giveaways from now until July 27. Courtney Bean with Main Street Elizabethton sat down with News […]
Tennessee man leads police chase in Owensboro
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A Tennessee native has been arrested after leading Kentucky State Police on a high-speed chase through Owensboro. Authorities say they arrested George Scott after failing to stop for a trooper on I-165. They say the chase led to US 60 Bypass and onto KY 54 east. Other troopers were said to […]
Safely dispose of medications on Drug Take Back Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is encouraging community members to safely dispose of unused medications for their Drug Take Back Day. The CDC reported over 107 thousand drug overdose deaths in 2023 alone. Drug Take Back Day would allow the public to dispose of these medications with no questions asked at one of the blue MedSafe boxes in the following areas.
Parents of Ridgeland senior who died in crash keeping her dream to help children alive
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. — It was Kelsey Ownby's dream to help people experiencing homeless in Chattanooga, especially children. Kelsey unexpectedly died in a crash 3 years ago, and now her family continues to keep her dream alive. We surprise the family on this week's Pay It Forward. For her...
Tennessee campaign finance officials blast AG, calling deferral of inquiry an abdication
Members of Tennessee’s Registry of Election Finance on Tuesday accused Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti of sluggish and inadequate handling of campaign finance investigations, calling his approach “an abdication of responsibility.” The registry oversees campaign finance in Tennessee and criticism arose from an investigation requested by members into a complaint against two groups that...
La Vergne Man Wins $1,000 a Week for Life in Cash 4 Life Drawing
July 22, 2024 – A change to what had become a “morning coffee routine” led to a very lucky happenstance for a La Vergne man, who won $1,000 a week for life playing the Tennessee Education Lottery’s Cash 4 Life drawing-style game. “The store where I...
Weather 7-24-2024 Rain Continues
Rain is in the forecast for the foreseeable future every day. Some storms may be strong. Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm. High near 85. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tennessee Republican files articles of impeachment against Harris
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) filed articles of impeachment against Vice President Harris on Tuesday, as Republicans ramp up attacks while she launches a presidential campaign. The filing expands on previously introduced articles that target Harris’s record on immigration, a GOP rallying cry against the vice president. He added a second article in the new filing,…
Surcheros Signs Largest Development Deal in Company History
Surcheros, a community favorite rooted in bold flavors with Southern hospitality, is set to mark its official debut in Tennessee. The Fresh Mex brand has announced a significant franchise agreement with WilCo Fresh Mex, LLC, marking the brand’s largest development deal to date. This expansion will introduce Surcheros to the Nashville market with plans for seven new units.
NashVillager Podcast: Tennessee’s Father of the United Nations
On the anniversary of his death, a reminder of why we should probably all know more about who Cordell Hull was. Plus the local news for July 23, 2024 and a debut album that was years in the works. Credits:. This is a production of Nashville Public Radio. Host/producer: Nina...
Tennessee among top U.S. states with people in financial distress, study says. Here's what that means.
Tennessee is among the top five states in the country with the most amount of people in financial distress, a new study from WalletHub shows. According to WalletHub, an account in distress is defined as a credit account that is in forbearance or has its payments delayed, meaning the account holder is...
UTC Police Collecting Electronics To Support Abuse Victims
For the third consecutive year, the UTC Police Department is collecting old electronic devices for victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. The department has partnered with 911 Cell Phone Bank—a nationally recognized organization for its work with law enforcement and victim advocate groups—to provide a 100% free service to individuals and businesses to securely recycle electronic devices that are no longer needed or that have been left behind in lost-and-found or property-and-evidence rooms.
Chase deepens its footprint into East Tennessee opening more full-service branches
Chase Bank announced in February it planned to open 500 new branches nationwide and hire 3,500 employees over the next three years, including deeper into Tennessee. Following the expansion in the Nashville and Memphis markets and one branch near Knoxville, Chase will open five to six more branches in East Tennessee by the end of 2026. The 11242 Kingston Pike branch in Farragut opened in April and another branch at 503 Foothills Plaza in Maryville opened in May.
Dollywood hosting hiring events for seasonal workers
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Dollywood announced Tuesday that the theme park is looking to hire for seasonal positions ahead of the fall and Christmas seasons. The theme park will be hosting several hiring events ahead of its Harvest Festival and Smoky Mountain Christmas events. They’re scheduled for the Sevierville Civic Center on Aug. 1, 8, 15 and 22 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Arby's Classic basketball tournament searching for a new home in 2024
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — The Arby's Classic basketball tournament is looking for a new place to host its yearly event. Correspondence sent to News 5 from the AES Restaurant Group states that the Bristol, Tennessee school system will reject all proposals and manage the basketball tournament internally. This was...
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