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Five counties close schools for at least a week
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Five Northeast Tennessee school systems will remain out at least through Oct. 4, their leaders announced Sunday. Additionally, Elizabethton City Schools and most colleges and universities are closed for at least part of the week. Johnson, Carter, Unicoi, Greene and Washington counties — all of which received devastating flood impacts […]
Unicoi Co. Director of Schools gives update on return to campus
UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL)—The Unicoi County Director of Schools, John English, updated News Channel 11 on the status of students and teachers returning to campuses across the district. English said that at this time, a majority of their campuses are aiding in a crucial part of the recovery process. Unicoi County High School is a […]
High school and college sports changes because of Hurricane Helene
TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — Because of Hurricane Helene’s impact on this area, there have been schedule changes concerning high school and college sports regionwide. Here is what we know right now: The Tennessee High vs Gate City football game will now be played on Saturday at Gate City starting at 7 p.m. North Greene will […]
Science Hill kickoff return TD voted Best Play of the Week
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Tri-Cities voted and the Week 6 Best Play of the Week comes from Science Hill High School. Hilltoppers sophomore Branson Newberry fielded a bouncing kickoff near his own goal line and weaved through the coverage for a return touchdown against district foe William Blount on Saturday. The Johnson City […]
Greeneville-Volunteer football game canceled; Cyclones to play at Sullivan East
(WJHL) – More changes for high school football games in Northeast Tennessee impacted by Hurricane Helene were announced on Sunday. Greeneville High School’s home contest against Volunteer has been canceled, per Greene Devils head coach Eddie Spradlen. The game, originally scheduled for Friday and moved to Monday night, will no longer be played. Elizabethton and […]
Schools Scramble To Adjust Athletic Schedules
The effects of Hurricane Helene have forced Greeneville and Greene County Schools to cancel classes and alter athletic schedules. After multiple attempts to play the West Greene at South Greene Region 1-2A football game originally scheduled for Friday, the game has been moved to Oct. 25. And after multiple attempts to play the Volunteer at Greeneville Region 1-4A football game originally scheduled for Friday, that game has been canceled. “It’s...
ETSU activates crisis fund for students impacted by flooding
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — East Tennessee State University (ETSU) activated its Buccaneer Student Crisis Fund (BCSF) to aid students who have been impacted by historic flooding. ETSU announced on Monday it is accepting monetary donations to the fund as it expects more needs to arise. Students who receive funds from the BSCF can use […]
Hurricane Helene response at ETSU
Classes are canceled Monday through Wednesday Blood drive set for today, Sept. 30 & Tuesday, Oct. 1 Supply collection goes throughout week In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, East Tennessee State University is canceling classes today, Sept. 30, through Wednesday, Oct. 2. All other university services and facilities will operate on their regular schedules […] The post Hurricane Helene response at ETSU appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
ETSU Center for Teaching Excellence offers tips to support students
The ETSU Center for Teaching Excellence shared tips for educators as they navigate their classrooms in the wake of destructive flooding across our region as a result of Hurricane Helene. The ETSU Center for Teaching Excellence is sharing tips for educators to support their students as the region grapples with the devastating impact of Hurricane […] The post ETSU Center for Teaching Excellence offers tips to support students appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
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