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Retired Air Force Master Sgt. Don Shawver speaks to West Ridge High School students Wednesday as part of Civic Engagement Week.
6+ hour, 37+ min ago (100+ words) Retired Air Force Master Sgt. Don Shawver speaks to West Ridge High School students Wednesday as part of Civic Engagement Week.Kingsport Times News Customize your cookie preferences We respect your right to privacy. You can choose not to allow…...
Bill would require all public schools to post the Ten Commandments in 'prominent' locations
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (324+ words) Bill would require all public schools to post the Ten Commandments in 'prominent' locations'Kingsport Times News NASHVILLE " A bill passed the Tennessee Senate that requires all public schools in the state to post the Ten Commandments in their buildings. SB303 requires…...
Switchgear and HVAC needs top capital focus in Sullivan County Schools
14+ hour, 46+ min ago (311+ words) Switchgear and HVAC needs top capital focus in Sullivan County Schools'Kingsport Times News BLOUNTVILLE " Sullivan County Schools facilities need new electrical switchgears, as well as heating and cooling equipment sooner rather than later. And "the biggies," as Director of Schools…...
Scott County Schools see expansion projects, implement cell phone policy
14+ hour, 42+ min ago (581+ words) Scott County Schools see expansion projects, implement cell phone policy'Kingsport Times News GATE CITY " Two school expansion projects are the centerpiece of Scott County Schools' progress heading into 2026.Contracts for expansion of Yuma and Weber City elementary schools were approved…...
Northeast State marks 60th anniversary but looking foward
14+ hour, 46+ min ago (416+ words) Northeast State marks 60th anniversary but looking foward'Kingsport Times News BLOUNTVILLE " Northeast State Community College marks its 60th anniversary of existence this year, but President Jeff McCord said the school and its leaders have eyes firmly focused on the future. The Tri-Cities…...
Speed Puzzling and more at Sullivan libraries
18+ hour, 16+ min ago (546+ words) Speed Puzzling and more at Sullivan libraries'Kingsport Times News The Sullivan County Public Library has five locations to serve the community All branches will be closed for Good Friday on April 3. We will be open on Saturday, April 4, with regular…...
Ten area high school students from Sullivan County participated in a Mock Sullivan County Commission meeting Thursday, followed by the real commission in the same meeting space in downtown Blountville.
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (33+ words) Ten area high school students from Sullivan County participated in a Mock Sullivan County Commission meeting Thursday, followed by the real commission in the same meeting space in downtown Blountville.Kingsport Times News...
Refinancing Sullivan school bonds to save more than $3.6 million
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (541+ words) Refinancing Sullivan school bonds to save more than $3.6 million'Kingsport Times News BLOUNTVILLE " With a single unanimous vote, the Sullivan County Commission Thursday evening saved more than $3.6 million in interest by refinancing 9-year-old bonds that paid for school capital projects. The…...
Local high schoolers hold Mock Sullivan County Commission Meeting
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (558+ words) Local high schoolers hold Mock Sullivan County Commission Meeting'Kingsport Times News BLOUNTVILLE " Before the Sullivan County Commission met for its voting meeting Thursday evening, a group of high schoolers played the part of county leaders that afternoon. The Club America…...
Money concerns may delay Sullivan school bus student tracking plan
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (751+ words) Money concerns may delay Sullivan school bus student tracking plan'Kingsport Times News BLOUNTVILLE " Sullivan County school board members have long mulled over an idea to provide parents and guardians almost real-time tracking of their students on school buses. After all,…...