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ETSU nabs Top Adventure College title for second year in a row
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – For the second straight time, East Tennessee State University has been named the Top Adventure College by Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine readers. ETSU announced Monday it had secured the title again after voting pitted the university against others from around the country. “ETSU Outdoor Adventure and Campus Recreation are extremely […]
MEPS students get first-hand look behind Electric System
BY IVAN SANDERS CITY OF ELIZABETHTON PIO From trying to pick up a quarter with a pair of 20,000-volt protected gloves to watching a simulation of a fallen wire setting a miniature house on fire, the Elizabethton MEPS class had one final opportunity before school was over to see beyond the world behind that of […] The post MEPS students get first-hand look behind Electric System appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
School board again approves plans to close Little Milligan
By Robert Sorrell Star Correspondent The Carter County Board of Education has approved plans to continue with the closure of Little Milligan Elementary School. Board members met Thursday to reconsider April’s decision to close the school. Board member Tony Garland, who made the motion to close Little Milligan in April, made the motion again on […] The post School board again approves plans to close Little Milligan appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Caroline Price awarded Maggie Crosby Tetrick Diversity in Leadership Scholarship
The recipient of the 2023-2024 Maggie Crosby Tetrick Diversity in Leadership Scholarship is Caroline Price, a new graduate of Elizabethton High School (EHS). Caroline is the daughter of Noel and Amy Price. Caroline demonstrated academic excellence and a passion for healthcare during her time at EHS. She was active in several organizations at EHS including […] The post Caroline Price awarded Maggie Crosby Tetrick Diversity in Leadership Scholarship appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Elizabethton High celebrates accomplishments of FFA members
The Elizabethton FFA recently hosted its 2024 Annual Awards Dinner, celebrating the achievements of its members and recognizing the unwavering support of the community. Held in the school’s commons, the event commenced with an invocation by Senior Jacob Carpenter, followed by a welcome address from Chapter President Dalton Sharp. The evening began with a tribute […] The post Elizabethton High celebrates accomplishments of FFA members appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Roan Mountain student makes Dean’s List at C-N College
Caitlin Darlin of Roan Mountain has made the Dean’s List at Carson-Newman College for the spring semester. The University awards Dean’s List honors to students earning a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.9 while taking 12 or more credit hours. Also making the Dean’s List from this area was Cortlyn Keith of Laurel Bloomery. […] The post Roan Mountain student makes Dean’s List at C-N College appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
ETSU offering summer camp programs for high school students
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – If you have a high school student looking for a leg up on the college scene, East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is offering two summer programs. It’s for freshmen through seniors and registration is open now. The Applied Stem Foundations program is three weeks long. It’s limited to 100 people […]
Elizabethton City Schools to receive a $3.75 million athletic training facility
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) – Elizabethton City Schools is gaining a cutting-edge athletic training facility worth $3.75 million, according to a release from Elizabethton City Schools (ECS). The new 18,000-square-foot field house will feature the following, provided by the release: The funds for the field house come from the school system and the City of Elizabethton […]
Greenback baseball swept by University High in Sub-State
Greenback High School’s baseball season came to an end, as the team lost two straight games to University High School at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) on Thursday, May 16. The Cherokees narrowly lost their opening matchup up 2-0 and followed that loss up with a tough 9-2 thrashing — effectively wrapping up their season just shy of a State Tournament appearance. COMPETITIVE EFFORT ...
Toppers drop the 1st of 3 to Farragut in the state sectionals, while D-B wins the softball regional
Knoxville, TN — it’s nitty-gritty time on the high school diamond, Farragut and Science Hill opening a best-of-three series tonight winner moves on to state. Admirals (34-5) coming in and bringing their bats once again soph. Aidan Flagg with the double, then later it’s Miss. State signee Landis Davila is at the plate and the […]
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