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The expelled student's parents and attorney Troy Bowlin, right, were prepared to file a lawsuit against the BOE after Tuesday's meeting. But, moments after the meeting adjourned, attorney Lawrence Giordano, left, who represented the school board, asked Bowlin to make sure the student and his parents didn't leave.
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Hawkins County Board of Education

Expelled student reinstated after Hawkins BOE violates two of its own policies

A Volunteer High School student who was arrested at a Sept. 13 football game was attending alternative school orientation Wednesday, despite a Tuesday evening hearing in which the school board affirmed his expulsion while at the same time violating two of its own policies. The boy returns to VHS Nov. 19.

Oct 17, 2018 at 8:30 PM
Volunteer’s Megan Christian (2) works the ball in front of Sullivan South’s Rachel Phillips (11) during Monday’s District 1-AA match. Phillips had the game-winning goal for the Lady Rebels.
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Phillips' late goal lifts Lady Rebels over Falcons

Sullivan South and Sullivan Central both advanced in the District 1-AA soccer tournament, though in opposing fashions. The Lady Rebels won a squeaker while the Lady Cougars rolled on Monday.

Oct 9, 2018 at 1:04 AM
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Tennessee Mid-Amateur Championship

Terry wins Tennessee Mid-Am by 5 shots

Ryan Terry turned in a record-breaking performance Saturday to win the Tennessee Mid-Amateur at Black Creek Club. Volunteer coach Lucas Armstrong finished fourth.

Oct 7, 2018 at 9:30 PM
Volunteer H.S. senior and Hawkins County BOE student rep Neisha French, back row right, asked the BOE Thursday to address a leak in a hallway at her school. The buckets are in the main building in the 400 wing outside the NJROTC classroom.
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Hawkins County Board of Education

Hawkins BOE student reps asks for leaks to be repaired at Volunteer

Maintenance director Shannon Glass said his lone staff roofer is overwhelmed due to heavy rains lately, and a contractor has been brought in to help address leaks. Volunteer is next on the list and will be addressed this month, Glass said.

Oct 6, 2018 at 8:30 PM
Picking up a block from one of his teammates, Daniel Boone's Charlie Cole scampers for his first of three touchdowns.
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Boone dominates in 61-15 thrashing of Volunteer

Running back Charlie Cole finished with three touchdowns and 144 yards on seven carries — all of it coming in the first half.

Oct 6, 2018 at 2:21 AM
Cherokee at Morristown West Proud of this group. Top 2A school coming out of the Mt 7 District and headed to the Region 2D Tournament on Monday. #theU #RollBearsRoll #RowTheBoat Ridgeview at Lee Senior Night at Volunteer
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Times News This Week in Sports (Sept. 24-30)

This Week in Sports features photos you share from sporting events throughout the region, including Friday night football games. From little league to senior adults, recreational or competitive sports, share your favorite photos from individual and

Oct 3, 2018 at 5:00 PM
Dobyns-Bennett’s Courtney Whitson (14) and Staley Humphries (6) go up for a block against Tennessee High during Tuesday night’s District 1-AAA match at Science Hill.
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D-B, Science Hill advance to winners' bracket clash

Science Hill plays Dobyns-Bennett at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in a winners’ bracket match, followed by an elimination game between Daniel Boone and Tennessee High.

Oct 3, 2018 at 1:17 AM
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Vikings hit on all cylinders, overpower young Falcons

Tennessee High flexed its considerable muscles Friday night and flattened Volunteer for a 49-0 Region 1-5A victory at the Stone Castle.

Sep 29, 2018 at 1:30 AM
The start of last year's Falcon 5K in Church Hill. Organizers are hoping for a big turnout Saturday evening for the sixth annual race to raise money for the kind of unexpected expenses that track and cross country coaches love, such as sending athletes to the state track meet.
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Falcon 5K

Church Hill's Falcon 5K to raise funds for Volunteer track, cross country teams

Organizers are hoping for a big turnout Saturday evening for the 6th Annual “Falcon 5K” to raise money for the kind of unexpected expenses that track and cross country coaches love, such as sending athletes to the regional and state track meets.

Sep 28, 2018 at 3:48 PM
Daniel Boone hopes to carry the momentum from last week's win over Science Hill into Friday's game against Morristown East.
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'Blazers take momentum, favorite status into game with 'Canes

In other Northeast Tennessee games, Volunteer faces Tennessee High, Sullivan Central goes to Greeneville, Sullivan East is at home against Grainger, South goes to Union County and North is on the road at Hampton.

Updated Sep 28, 2018 at 2:13 PM
Dobyns-Bennett's Isabella van der Beist held a one-stroke lead after day one of competition.
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D-B's van der Biest tops girls' field; 'Toppers boys up by 13

The Tri-Cities region made its presence felt Tuesday in the TSSAA Large Class Golf Championships at WillowBrook Golf Course.

Sep 25, 2018 at 9:11 PM
Volunteer’s Peyton Derrick drags Grainger’s Dawson Holt with him as he works to break free from the tackle.
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Owens scores five TDs as Grainger runs roughshod over Volunteer

Defending the power running game has been a weakness for Volunteer’s football team all season. Grainger exploited it to the tune of 400 yards and seven rushing TDs.

Sep 22, 2018 at 12:32 AM
Science Hill will try to stay on its feet after bouncing back last week with an impressive road win over Bearden.
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NET football: 'Toppers, 'Blazers seek momentum in rivalry game

In other Northeast Tennessee matchups Friday, Crockett faces Hampton, North plays Unaka, Cherokee takes on Morristown West, Volunteer faces Grainger and Central meets Unicoi.

Sep 21, 2018 at 2:30 PM
Volunteer’s Emily Hatley tips the over Dobyns-Bennett’s Staley Humphries (6) and Hannah Watson (7) during Thursday’s Big 6 match inside the Buck Van Huss Dome in Kingsport.
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Devine’s Indians sweep Falcons for win No. 24

The Dobyns-Bennett volleyball team continued building an impressive season Thursday night at the Buck Van Huss Dome with a Big 6 Conference win over Volunteer in straight sets, 25-14, 25-20, 25-11.

Sep 21, 2018 at 12:56 AM
Quarterback Luke Pollack (7) is averaging over 200 yards of total offense per game for the Rebels this season.
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Region 1 football statistics

Sullivan South quarterback Luke Pollack has rushed for 615 yards in five games this season. That’s the highest total of any player in Northeast Tennessee, from the reporting schools in Region 1.

Sep 20, 2018 at 9:30 PM
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