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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Prep Saturday: Toppers secure conference win; Vikings, Titans victorious in Virginia
(WJHL) – One day removed from Hurricane Helene’s arrival in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, a handful of high school football programs took the field to play their rescheduled contests. In Johnson City, Science Hill and William Blount combined for six touchdowns in the first quarter. However, the Governors couldn’t keep pace, as the Toppers […]
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.
Carter County schools, office closures
BY IVAN SANDERS UNIFIED PIO – ELIZABETHTON CITY & CARTER COUNTY Carter County Mayor Patty Woodby announced on Sunday morning that schools in the Carter County School System will be closed Monday, Sept. 30 through Friday, Oct. 4. Also, all Carter County offices and the Carter County Courthouse will be closed Monday, Sept. 30 through […] The post Carter County schools, office closures appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Elizabethton City Schools to remain closed through Wednesday amid flood relief efforts
Elizabethton City Schools will remain closed through Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, as Elizabethton High School (EHS) continues to serve as a command center for ongoing flood relief efforts. A decision regarding the remainder of the week will be communicated on Wednesday. All 12-month employees and any other staff contacted by a supervisor are expected to […] The post Elizabethton City Schools to remain closed through Wednesday amid flood relief efforts appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Elizabethton High School cancels weekend events, opens shelter
Elizabethton High School has suspended athletic and extracurricular events for the weekend, according to an emailed release. “Due to today’s events and ongoing struggles in our community, we are suspending all athletic and extracurricular events for this weekend,” the school said in a statement. “It is important at this time that we focus on our […] The post Elizabethton High School cancels weekend events, opens shelter appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Lady Vikings claim Stateline Slam tournament crown
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) – The host Tennessee High Lady Vikings played their way to a Stateline Slam tournament gold bracket title on Saturday evening. Despite losing ten teams in the tournament’s field due to travel-related issues, play continued throughout the day inside Viking Hall and Tennessee Middle School. Tennessee High defeated West Ridge (25-22, 25-23), […]
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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