Grad catches scholarship to King
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
While other kids have been spending time at home, Gavin Cloutier has been …
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Grant writer creates more student options
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
Twana McKinney was once a science teacher at David Crockett High School who …
BMA brainstorms event possibilities, sets June 8 to decide
By LISA WHALEY
Publisher
In a three-hour-plus called meeting Tuesday morning, the Jonesborough Board of Mayor and Aldermen …
BMA ties up its lose ends, hires school architect
By LISA WHALEY
Publisher
For a small town battling a pandemic, Jonesborough remains solid, according to town officials …
Adopt a graduate: Community celebrates Class of 2020
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
The high school students posted to the Washington County/Johnson City adopt-a-senior class of …
Blessing Box offers community help
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
As Michelle Stewart drives through Jonesborough each day, she’s almost giddy with the …
Jonesborough considers reopening businesses, events
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced last week that restaurants are slated to begin …
BrightRidge, TVA issue energy certificates to solar customers, schools
From STAFF REPORTS
After a full year of electric generation at the region’s first solar farm in Telford, BrightRidge …
County delays second vote on interlocal agreement with city
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
The Washington County Commission is currently handling “essential business” through electronic means but …
COVID-19 drive-thru testing locations open this weekend statewide
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health will offer 18 drive-through events across the state this weekend …
County adds employees to its health insurance premium holiday
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
The Washington County Commission opted to add two groups of employees to its …
Town, county prepare for a reopening
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
Next week, doors to businesses throughout Washington County and Jonesborough could reopen after …
Tennessee State Parks extend closure
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NASHVILLE – Tennessee State Parks today announced it will extend the closure of all 56 state parks as …
Rebecca Alexander announces her bid for State House
By LISA WHALEY
Publisher
Local storyteller Rebecca Keefauver Alexander wanted to make one thing clear Monday as she …
County opts to pay front line employee insurance premiums during health crisis
By MARINA WATERS
Staff Writer
The county is prepared to offer its employees on the frontline during the …
Secretary Hargett Warns Tennesseans to be Wary of Tornado Relief Scams
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Secretary of State Tre Hargett cautions Tennesseans to be wary of scams when making charitable …
ETSU offers another day to donate medical supplies at no-contact, drive-through site
ETSU Quillen College of Medicine students, (left to right) Victoria Stabile, Devyn Hayes and Megan Burnham, volunteer at the …
USDA Rural Development in Tennessee is Open for Business
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USDA Rural Development in Tennessee is open for business and here to serve our rural communities affected by …
Eastman chemical company asks community for help as the region enters peak weeks of COVID-19 outbreak
KINGSPORT, Tenn. — As the region enters the expected peak weeks of the COVID-19 outbreak, Eastman is urging members …
Local churches make plans for Easter Sunday
Churches scattered throughout Jonesborough are still dedicated to celebrating Easter, even if that is through electronic means. (H&T …