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City and county looking to possible solution for school funding woes

The Johnson City Board of Education once again discussed concerns over capital project funding and possible solutions amid plans for a new school in Jonesborough at Monday’s monthly meeting.

Dec 9, 2019 at 9:32 PM
East Tennessee State University announced plans to form a varsity esports team at a Friday press conference.
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ETSU

ETSU announces new esports team and program

East Tennessee State University announced plans to form a varsity esports team and to begin competing in fall 2020. 

Dec 6, 2019 at 5:57 PM
U.S. Rep. Phil Roe, R-Johnson City, recently voted in favor of the TRACED Act, which puts more stringent regulations in place against phone scammers.
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robocalling

Roe supports another anti-robocalling bill passed Wednesday

On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed the Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACE) Act. 

Dec 5, 2019 at 5:45 PM
Bryson Bledso and Brookelyn Carty catch a chance to talk to Santa before he gets on the firetruck for the 2018 Kingsport Christmas parade.
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10 Things to Do

10 things to do: Christmas events and more

Holiday events and more. 

Dec 5, 2019 at 9:56 AM
Taylor, right, with Anthony Henry at a previous West Virginia Championship Wrestling show.
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Five Questions

Five Questions: 'Anyone can be a part of' local wrestling

Jon Taylor, a 22-year old Bristol resident, has always had a passion for professional wrestling.

Dec 2, 2019 at 7:27 PM
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Five Questions

Orchestra teacher talks about career and students' musical growth

For several years, Johnson City Schools orchestra instructor Susan Lambert has worked in Indian Trail Intermediate School, Liberty Bell Middle School and Science Hill High School, guiding student musicians as they hone in on their instruments from fifth grade to graduation.

Dec 2, 2019 at 9:21 AM
Postcard depicting the East Tennessee State Normal School, the teacher's education institution that would evolve into East Tennessee State University. This building is now Gilbreath Hall on the ETSU campus.
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JCTN150

Then and Now: ETSU has "changed significantly"

Today, the university has an enrollment of over 14,500 students and offers a wide variety of programs in 11 colleges.

Dec 2, 2019 at 10:15 AM
The Town of Unicoi will have its annual Christmas parade Saturday, Dec 1.
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10 Things to Do

10 things to do

Holiday events, live music and more. 

Dec 9, 2019 at 3:48 PM
Students from high schools across the region participate in the TSA robotics competition at the Upper East Tennessee Technology Student Association (TSA) Competition Tuesday morning.
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education

TSA Competition encourages local students' professionalism, tech skills

Faculty advisors from high schools across northeast Tennessee brought innovative students together to put their technical skills to the test at Tuesday’s Upper East Tennessee Technology Student Association (TSA) Competition.

Nov 26, 2019 at 8:04 PM
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Tennessee Department of Educaton

State report card indicates improvements in local school district success rates

The Tennessee Department of Education released the results of its State Report Card Monday, giving local parents a closer look at each district’s key performance indicators.

Nov 25, 2019 at 6:18 PM
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