County votes to move ahead on school plan — with caution
By LISA WHALEY
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In a meeting that could have easily been dubbed “urgency vs. caution,” the Washington …
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Passing the torch: Alliance’s Montanti set to retire
By LISA WHALEY
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On that first day, 17 years ago, when Deborah Montanti stepped through the doors of …
Ruritan plans ‘Touch-A-Truck’ event
By MARINA WATERS
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The Telford Ruritan is offering the community the chance to meet local first …
Jonesborough eyes 5-cent tax adjustment
By LISA WHALEY
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Jonesborough Board of Mayor & Aldermen are considering a 5-cent property tax increase to …
O’ brethren where art thou? County road sees spelling change
By MARINA WATERS
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The confusion between Brethren Church Drive and the incorrectly spelled Brethern Church Road has …
New School? Town’s school plan creates new questions
Update: On Thursday, Aug. 22, the Jonesborough Board of Mayor and Alderman passed a resolution in support of the Town …
Keeping to it: Group steps in to beautify school
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
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When you drive by Jonesborough Elementary School, you might notice it’s recently been “beautified” …
Crockett heating repair declared an ‘emergency’
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
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Replacing the heating system at David Crockett High School has now become an “emergency” …
Boones Creek School celebrates opening
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
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The time had come. Parents, community members, teachers, and students of the Boones Creek …
‘Safety over ballfields’: Parents’ frustration over Jonesborough school spills out during new athletic facility discussion
By MARINA WATERS
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Update: A joint meeting to discuss a “Jonesborough School building proposal” between the county …
Market to launch new cookbook
By LISA WHALEY
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“This is what a whole community can do,” said Pat Sheets, proudly holding up …
Three-day festival ends with spectacular show
By ISABELLA SMITH
H&T Correspondent
Hundreds turn out to celebrate the 49th Annual of Jonesborough Days on Saturday, July 6. …
Books on wheels: Bus keeps summer reading rolling
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
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It’s not unusual for the Washington County School System to cycle out a few …
Family steps into the next chapter of historic home
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
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On the side of Tavern Hill Road, a two story farmhouse sets at the …
Celebration planned at Christopher Taylor House
From STAFF REPORTS
At last week’s meeting of the Jonesborough Board of Mayor and Aldermen, Mayor Chuck Vest designated Saturday …
Maintenance needs stack up at Jonesborough schools
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
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The Washington County Board of Education might not have a plan for a Jonesborough …
Studying Storytelling: student learns to rewrite her story
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
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It’s not unusual for people to flock to Jonesborough to listen as storytellers …
Town recognizes veterans, their families
By ISABELLA SMITH
H&T Correspondent
Jonesborough’s Memorial concert was held at the Jonesborough Visitors Center on Sunday, May 26, to …
Meet our neighborhood bomb dog
By ALLEN RAU
Staff Writer
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As the president of Jonesborough’s “Paws in Blue” charity, which raises funds to acquire …
Jonesborough to kick off Third Thursdays
From STAFF REPORTS
Main Street Jonesborough is set to kick-off a brand new series, Third Thursdays. This event will take …