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Youngkin signs overdose prevention, Xylazine penalty bills at Abingdon High School
ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) – Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin was joined by Abingdon High School students Thursday as he signed three bills related to overdose prevention and drug education. Youngkin was joined on stage by students as he signed SB 614, SB 726 and SB 725. SB 614 combats the manufacturing of Xylazine, and SB 726 […]
Virginia Middle School student’s ‘diss track’ draws attention of district leaders, parents
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — Bristol, Virginia Public Schools has deemed there’s “no threat to the community”, and a student at Virginia Middle School removed a YouTube video after one of their “diss tracks” was found to contain “violent imagery.” A diss track is a rap song that aims to mock, embarrass or shame a person […]
Parents react to early TCAP scores as re-testing phase begins & retention hangs in the balance
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — This week, educators in Tennessee began receiving what they called “quick scores” for third and fourth graders who took the TCAPs earlier this spring. Teachers had to quickly evaluate those scores and then notify students who scored below or approaching expectations on the ELA portion about retaking the test. Wednesday, the […]
Stone Castle renovation project on track for completion before football season
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Renovation work at Tennessee High School’s famed Stone Castle is set to be complete in time for high school football season. The project includes upgrades on the home and visitor’s sides, a new press box, new lighting, and more. The upgrades will also make the facility more accessible. School Board Chairman […]
Prep Roundup: Abingdon, Lebanon earns district titles on the diamond
(WJHL) – A pair of Southwest Virginia baseball squads grabbed district hardware with wins on Monday night. In Abingdon, the Falcons hosted John Battle in a Mountain 7 District championship showdown – the third meeting between the teams this season. The home team held a commanding 5-2 lead, but the Trojans were able to force […]
Tennessee High seniors return to elementary, middle schools ahead of graduation
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tennessee High School seniors participated in a walk through their elementary and middle schools on Thursday. The tradition allows graduating seniors the opportunity to return to their former schools to walk the halls once again. Younger students cheered on the seniors as they walked through the halls in their cap and […]
Bristol seeking proposals to reuse school buildings; more …
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Sullivan County Schools asks for over $6 million to increase teacher pay
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with information regarding the projected budget. BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Wednesday’s Sullivan County Budget Committee meeting was packed with county teachers as the director of schools asked county commissioners for money to raise teacher salaries. This big ask is one that could result in raising taxes. Sullivan County […]
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