Former Sullivan County school board member Larry Harris, announcer for Sullivan South High School football and basketball for whom the Sullivan South High School football press box was named in 2016, has died.

Veteran Sullivan South sports announcer, county school board member Harris dies

“I don’t think I ever encountered Mr. (Larry) Harris that he didn’t have a wide smile, a big pat on the back and much encouragement,” said Sullivan County Director of Schools Evelyn Rafalowski, a nearly 42-year veteran of the school system and friend of Harris and his family. “He was a good guy.”

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Civics 101

Survey says most Americans can't pass civics test used for naturalization of immigrants

Tennesseans came in just under the national average, with 38 percent of respondents receiving a passing grade of at least six in 10 questions answered correctly.

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Coeburn Middle School Principal Deidre Church, school bookkeeper Christa Holmes, Assistant Principal Matt Dysart and school Resource Officer Lindsie Stacy have found that a simple metal Help Box has helped buiild trust and rapport between adults and students.

education

Help boxes lead to ‘climate change’ at Coeburn Middle

A metal box on the wall outside Coeburn Middle School’s main office is building stronger relationships between students and school staff.

Feb 17, 2019 at 2:11 PM

Sullivan County schools

Sullivan school system honors top teachers, principal

The Sullivan County Department of Education has honored three Teachers of the Year and one Principal of the Year for 2018-19, Director of Schools Evelyn Rafalowski announced Monday.

Feb 17, 2019 at 2:00 PM

Northeast State Community College student Samantha Parrish is one of eight Achieving the Dream (ATD) 2019 DREAM Scholars selected from across the country.

Northeast's Samantha Parrish named Achieving the Dream Scholar

BLOUNTVILLE — Northeast State Community College student Samantha Parrish has been named one of eight Achieving the Dream (ATD) 2019 DREAM Scholars selected from across the country.

Feb 16, 2019 at 12:00 PM

“In a complicated world and a future where job opportunities are uncertain, it is our collective responsibility to ensure future generations success by providing them the opportunity and resources to pursue a STEM career. The annual Appalachian Highlands Twenty Under 20 highlights and celebrates our students’ initiatives, goals, and victories each and every year.” -- Dennis Courtney, executive director of Streamworks

STREAMWORKS seeks nominations for Twenty Under 20 Awards

Twenty Under 20 celebrates the outstanding accomplishments of twenty individuals who are age 20 and under. These individuals have demonstrated exemplary achievements in community service, entrepreneurialism, leadership, academics, and STEM activities.

Feb 15, 2019 at 8:00 PM

black mold

Nine 'black mold' spores found among four of 113 rooms tested at Sullivan North

Sullivan North High/Middle School, co-located in the same building, will be closed Thursday and Friday for remediation but is to reopen Monday, Director of Schools Evelyn Rafalowski said.

Feb 15, 2019 at 3:30 PM

Volunteer High School

Former Olympians, UT track stars to help Volunteer kick off season

The banquet will feature two NCAA champions and Olympians Tony Parilla and Aric Long. Both former Tennessee Volunteers were also a part of the 1991 NCAA Outdoor Track Championship team.

Feb 15, 2019 at 12:00 PM

McPheeters Bend Elementary School

McPheeters Bend school food pantry celebrates one year anniversary with food drive

"We have been truly blessed to live in a community that demonstrates each and every day their commitment to helping others.” — Christina Bellamy

Feb 14, 2019 at 8:30 PM

Left to right, Dobyns-Bennett High senior John Weatherall, senior Colton Russell and junior Walker Gentry are recognized at the Feb. 12 Kingsport school board by board member Karen Reed-Wright. They are among nine D-B students who have completed Certified Production Technical Safety Certification.

Career Technical Education

Kingsport schools mark CTE Month, honor students

Career technical education is alive, well and growing in Kingsport City Schools. Bo Shadden, the system’s director of career technical education, spoke to the Board of Education Tuesday as part of celebrating February as Career and Technical Education Month.

Feb 14, 2019 at 5:00 PM

Sullivan County Commission

Effort to reverse 25-year-old law change still a hot topic

Should the top position in a local school system — director or superintendent — be won in a political race or filled by locally-elected school boards through a hiring and contract process?

Feb 14, 2019 at 10:44 AM

Sullivan North

Sullivan North to be closed Thursday and Friday after testing finds mold

The band room and a small room near the band room were among four areas that tested positive for mold.

Feb 14, 2019 at 1:02 AM

Uncertainty surrounds Norton school budget planning

Norton school officials are still waiting on the Virginia General Assembly for some firm numbers on key funding for the 2019-20 school system budget.

Feb 13, 2019 at 9:30 PM

The boys posed for a group photo with Gate City's own Mac McClung. From left, they are: Chase Smith, Jake Hicks, Eli Starnes, Andrew Hensley, Luke Reed, Brad Dean, Zac Ervin, Mac McClung, D’Andre Mack, Matthew Gose, Caleb Spicer, Jonathan Sallee, Jon Compton, David George, Charlie Quinn, Drew Vermillion and Isaac Stapleton

Gate City basketball team goes to Washington

The boys team traveled to Washington, D.C., last weekend to take in a Georgetown basketball game and see former teammate Mac McClung play. While at the game, some of the boys met Vice President Mike Pence.

Feb 13, 2019 at 5:30 PM