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Carter County students return to school after Helene
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Carter County students went back to school on Monday for the first time since Hurricane Helene, with Hampton High School students whose building was badly damaged being the only exception. Carter County Director of Schools Brandon Carpenter told News Channel 11 that the district is moving Hampton students and staff […]
Board of Control hears nine classification appeals
HERMITAGE — The TSSAA Board of Control approved an appeal by Hampton High School to move to Class 1A in baseball, softball and basketball due to enrollment changes caused by damage from Hurricane Helene. The board will revisit the school’s football classification at the November meeting when it can look at the enrollment figures after the school reopens. Students are expected to return to class on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at the former Keenburg Elementary School. ...
Emory & Henry Health Sciences offers program for high school students
MARION, Va. (WJHL) — Virginia Governor Glenn Younkin and local officials attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Emory & Henry’s Health Science Campus for a new program aimed at high school students. The Southwest Virginia Healthcare Excellence Academy Lab School (SWVA HEALS) program is designed to prepare local high school students for healthcare careers while earning […]
Crafting guitars: ETSU students blend art and engineering
These one-of-a-kind guitars at ETSU blend craftsmanship and innovation The soft glow of the lights reflects off the unfinished wood as the workshop hums from the sound of drills. One student leans intently over a wooden frame, gently smoothing the edges with fine sandpaper. Across the room, another student applies adhesive to intricate bracing. What […] The post Crafting guitars: ETSU students blend art and engineering appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Bearcats claw past Pioneers in SWD battle
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) – Virginia High football came out on top in a special Saturday kickoff against Southwest District foe, Lebanon, 49-28. The Bearcats were paced by the efforts of do-it-all senior, Keshawn Smith. He carried the ball 11 times for 135 yards and a touchdown, while catching four passes for 113 yards and another […]
Dr. Stephen Waers installed as Milligan University’s 16th president
MILLIGAN – Dr. Stephen Waers was inaugurated as Milligan University’s 16th president during a formal installation service on Friday in Milligan’s Mary B. Martin Auditorium inside Seeger Memorial Chapel. Waers’ inaugural address offered enthusiastic support for a Christian liberal arts education, emphasizing that Milligan’s longstanding mission is as vital now as it has ever been. “I […] The post Dr. Stephen Waers installed as Milligan University’s 16th president appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
ETSU recognized for serving adult students
East Tennessee State University has won three categories of the 2024 Abound College Awards. Abound is a college guidance system for degree-seeking adults, and helps students age 24 and up find the best place to earn an undergraduate or graduate degree. In the Finish College Awards, ETSU won in the categories Best Colleges for Adults, […] The post ETSU recognized for serving adult students appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
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