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Kingsport City Schools and Sullivan County School leaders discuss free meals for all students
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL)—Kingsport City Schools and Sullivan County Schools are among the districts in the Tri-Cities that will provide free meals at every school through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program. PREVIOUS: LIST: Local Tenn. school districts providing free breakfast, lunch this year Students can get a free breakfast and lunch during school days. […]
Miller named new head baseball coach at David Crockett High School
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — On the baseball diamond, the David Crockett Pioneers have a new baseball coach. Brian Miller, who’s been the JV coach, will replace Spencer Street. Miller is the son of Sonny Miller who led the Pioneers to a state runner-up finish in 1978.
UPDATE: Hagood named head football coach at CHMS
Updated 11 p.m. (7/25/24) CHURCH HILL — Former Panther Adam Hagood will take over as the head football coach at Church Hill Middle School, school officials announced late Thursday. Hagood, who came to CHMS from Rogersville Middle School, was formally introduced as the head football coach after the Panthers' scrimmage on Thursday evening. Hagood’s staff...
Senior drum major Milagra McKesson makes history for the Betsy Band
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL)—The members of the Betsy Band work hard to make their shows the best they can be. But one student’s dedication and hard work helped her make history. Elizabethton senior Milagra McKesson has been part of the band for years, playing clarinet and performing as part of the color guard. She also helped […]
Brandon Barnes named Sullivan East's next head boys basketball coach
BLUFF CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Sullivan East High School announced Thursday that is has selected Sullivan Central alum, Brandon Barnes, as the next to lead the Patriots boys basketball program ahead of the 2024-25 season. The former Sullivan Central Cougar played for the legendary Dickie Warren and now becomes...
Dobyns-Bennett aims for 'future gratification,' surge back to top of conference in 2024
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — The clock is ticking to the start of the next high school football season - and as teams across the area in Tennessee continue the acclimation week of practice, Dobyns-Bennett High School is getting to work with eyes set on a big season. The Indians...
Sullivan East not looking at a rebuild, rolls into 2024 young and fresh
BLUFF CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — If there is one word all programs across the country do not like to use - and that is a rebuild. For Sullivan East in 2024, that is exactly what they are avoiding as they enter the new high school football season with one of the youngest and most inexperienced groups at the varsity level in the area. Despite the loss of a major chunk of their offensive and defensive production from a year ago, they are confident there is something there that makes the Patriots unique and noteworthy of another good season.
78 students welcomed into Quillen College of Medicine at White Coat Ceremony
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Seventy-eight students received white coats on Friday as East Tennessee State University (ETSU) welcomed its newest members into the Quillen College of Medicine 2028 Class. The White Coat Ceremony is a significant event for new medical students. It marks the beginning of their journey into the practice of medicine and […]
Tennessee High unveils new direction for ‘The Classic’
BRISTOL — Tennessee High School and Bristol Tennessee City Schools announced a new direction this week for the region’s premier holiday basketball tournament. The Classic will be held Dec. 26-28 and Dec. 30-31 at Tennessee High School. The 40-year hoops tradition, formerly known as the Arby’s Classic, draws elite teams and talented student-athletes from top basketball programs across the country. According to Dr. Annette Tudor, the BTCS director of schools,...
ETSU’s Quillen College of Medicine earns elite national ranking
East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine ranked inside the top five of this year’s U.S. News and World Report rankings of medical schools with the most graduates practicing in health professional shortage areas. The College of Medicine ranked fifth in that category and ranked inside the top 50 for “Medical Schools with […] The post ETSU’s Quillen College of Medicine earns elite national ranking appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Elizabethton City Schools to host annual Back-2-School Bash
The annual Elizabethton City Schools Back-2-School Bash will take place on July 29 at Elizabethton High School from 6 to 8 p.m. This event is designed to provide students with the necessary school supplies and access to various community resources to ensure they are well-prepared for the upcoming school year. Community organizations will be set […] The post Elizabethton City Schools to host annual Back-2-School Bash appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Betsy Band kicks off 2024-25 season
By Ron Marvel Star Correspondent The back-to-back Division II state champion Elizabethton High School Band got its season underway this week with band camp. One hundred fifty-five students braved the elements, including high temperatures, high humidity, and on-and-off rain showers and thunderstorms, which turned band director Jonathan Valentine into a part-time meteorologist. The work and […] The post Betsy Band kicks off 2024-25 season appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
BTCS names Blaine Brown as new athletic director
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Bristol Tennessee City Schools (BTCS) has named Blaine Brown its new athletic director. Brown has served as the head baseball coach at King University since 2011. “I am extremely grateful for the opportunity and faith the administration at Bristol Tennessee City Schools has in me for this position,” Brown said in […]
First Tennessee Development District sets education, employment summit
The First Tennessee Development District will host the 7th Annual Education 2 Employment Summit from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, at Grace Meadows Farm, 170 John France Road, Jonesborough. Participants in the summit, which is designed to address workforce challenges and opportunities, will include employers, k-12 and post-secondary educators, and elected officials, […] The post First Tennessee Development District sets education, employment summit appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Falcons usher in fall sports
JOHNSON CITY — Volunteer High School ushered in fall sports with its media day on Monday. Two days later, its golf teams launched into preseason action. Volunteer senior Austin Williams shot a 75 to finish in a tie for third with West Ridge’s Jayden Foster on Wednesday in the District 1-AA jamboree at Pine Oaks Golf Course. Volunteer’s Jackson McLain came in right behind them at 76 to finish fourth....
Tennessee High football continues to lean on core standards ahead of 2024 campaign
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — It's a season of new faces and new names - but one that carries the same expectations for Tennessee High football upon the start of the 2024 campaign. A season ago, the Vikings took a big leap forward in the program with a seven win...
Providence senior Josh Owens prepares for the WBSC 18U World Cup America qualifier
Johnson City, TN — When the WBSC under-18 baseball World Cup America qualifier in August gets underway there will be a Johnson City native on the team Providence Academy senior Josh Owens was selected to the US Baseball 18u national team along with 19 others from around the country this past weekend the wait to […]
High expectations for the Elizabethton football team in 2024
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — The high school football season is less than a month away and teams continue to go through practices before the opening kick-off. Friday morning in Elizabethton, the Cyclones under head Shawn Witten had media day bright and early. The Cyclones are coming off a season in which they went 9-1 in […]
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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