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Multiple UVA Wise Student-Athletes Named To CSC Academic All-District Teams
WISE, VA -- Several UVA Wise student-athletes have been recognized over the past few weeks with inclusion on College Sports Communicators Academic All-District® teams. The 2023-24 Academic All-District® Teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the court/field and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA. Nominees must be at least a sophomore with at a 3.5 grade point average or higher. They must also have played in a specific number of games/matches...
Bristol Tenn. BOE considers policies based on new laws
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Bristol, Tennessee School Board met Monday to discuss a list of policies that could go into place. The first deals with artificial intelligence, or AI, in the classroom. According to Director of Schools Dr. Annette Tudor, this is a topic they have seen regularly in schools, which led to a […]
School hosts basketball camp for kids with special needs
JENKINS, Ky. (WYMT) - Organizers with Bounce the Stigma returned to Eastern Kentucky for a two-day basketball camp sponsored by Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation. The purpose of the camp is to help motivate and include kids with special needs. “Basketball is an all, is a game that brings everybody together,...
NASCAR teams take part in Goodyear test at BMS
BRISTOL — Six teams representing all three manufacturers took part in a Goodyear tire test on Tuesday afternoon at Bristol Motor Speedway. It came on the heels of the Food City 500 in March when the race featured 54 lead changes among 16 drivers. Although several tires were starting to come apart, there were only nine cautions.
Why former college football coach Hal Mumme joined Sullivan East staff for 2024 TSSAA season
Bluff City may soon be renamed Air Raid City as Hal Mumme, known as one of the founders of the high-octane Air Raid offense, has joined the football coaching staff at Sullivan East. His newest stop in Bluff City comes after spending over 30 years in the college football coaching...
Former Florida Georgia Line star Tyler Hubbard is set for Fun Fest show
KINGSPORT, Tenn. — Florida Georgia Line burst through pop culture’s bubble like a couple of beer-toting bros at a frat party. Lumped among the era’s growing throng of mainstream country’s more rock than country artists, hits popped faster for the duo than beer can tabs at said frat party.
Sock Puppets steal Game 1 against Axmen
The Axmen were hurt by the Sock Puppets’ base-running in Game 1 on Tuesday at Hunter Wright Stadium. Burlington capitalized on its three stolen bases through the game, driving in two of the runners in separate innings to add to its advantage en route to a 6-3 win over Kingsport.
PHOTO GALLERY: Trash Barrel Paint-In draws crowd for 39th year
KINGSPORT — The 39th Annual Keep Kingsport Beautiful Trash Barrel Paint-In held Tuesday brought a crowd of attendees to Allandale Mansion to show off their artistic creativity. Adults and children alike are annually invited to paint their own original designs, along with themes that encourage recycling, litter prevention and...
Kingsport officials, public commenter address paving
KINGSPORT — Some public comment, local officials’ comments and a vote at Tuesday’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting focused on the same thing: the condition of the streets and roads in the city. During the voting section of the BMA, the board voted 7-0 to approve...
Kingsport, Sullivan get Excellence in Philanthropy award
KINGSPORT — When it comes to helping Northeast Tennessee’s community college, Kingsport and Sullivan County have been honored for about a quarter century’s worth of philanthropic endeavors. The Tennessee Board of Regents has named the City of Kingsport and Sullivan County recipients of the Chancellor’s Award for...
Doughboys stay hot, roll past State Liners
Although they were the visiting team on the scoreboard Tuesday night, that did not seem to bother the Doughboys at TVA Credit Union Ballpark against Bristol's State Liners. Johnson City won 13-3, its fourth victory in its last five outings.
FunFest Trash Barrell Paint-In at Allandale Mansion
The weather wasn’t too hot for hundreds of folks to gather Tuesday on the grounds of Allandale Mansion to paint barrels for Fun Fest. Nearly 500 barrels were painted at the annual Keep Kingsport Beautiful Trash Barrel Paint-In, and those barrels will be distributed to the many Fun Fest events starting this Friday. The barrels are supplied by Domtar Packaging, which sponsors the event. “This is always a fun day for families and friends to gather together and paint,” said Keep Kingsport Beautiful director Sharon Hayes. “The Trash Barrel Paint-In was started in 1985, and today, many of the folks who painted barrels as children, come back to the event to paint barrels with their own children. It’s a wonderful tradition to carry on.” Barrels were judged by age category. The results of the judging were as follows: In the under 6 years old category, first place went to Hazel Byerley, age 4; second place went to Avy Murphy, age 5; and third place went to Shiloh Fletcher, age 6. In the 6- to 8-year-old category, first place went to Girl Scout Troop 1088; second place went to Ella Frost, age 7; and third place went to Madelyn, age 8 (no last name provided). In the 9- to 11-year-old category, first place went to Eden Boyd; second place went to Paxton Campbell; and third place went to Natalie Hammonds. In the 12- to 17-year-old category, first place went to Ellie Carpenter; second place went to Vivian Littell; and third place went to Ethan Owen. In the age 18 and over category, first place went to Tanner Looney; second place went to Mariane Bush; and third place went to Carla Greer. In the family category, first place went to the Tesla family; second place went to the Kasie Lackey family; and third place went to the Butler family. In the best overall barrel category, first place went to Mary Lyons; second place went to Allie Fletcher; and third place went to Lyrik Johnson. For more information about the Trash Barrel Paint-In, contact Keep Kingsport Beautiful at shayes@KingsportChamber.org or call 423-392-8814. Keep Kingsport Beautiful is a program of the City of Kingsport and the Kingsport Chamber.
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