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2 weeks ago | 
timesnews.net | Kimberly Harr |Marina Waters
A devastating flood may have shaken South Central Elementary School last September, but it couldn’t shake the spirit of its students. Now, that spirit is captured in the pages of “South Central Strong: A Story of Resilience,” a new book written and illustrated by Ms. Lynn Farquhar’s fourth and fifth grade CTE group.
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3 weeks ago | 
heraldandtribune.com | Kimberly Harr |Marina Waters
Jonesborough will once again welcome garden enthusiasts for the 29th Annual Garden Tour & Tea. The event is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, June 7, and is a long-standing tradition that invites visitors to explore a collection of the region’s most picturesque gardens, offering a rare look at the artistry and care behind these private spaces.
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1 month ago | 
heraldandtribune.com | Kimberly Harr |Marina Waters
March means its time for the green. It also marks the return of Jonesborough’s St. Paddy’s Celebration, set for Saturday, March 15, with a full day of Celtic-themed events. The festival is free and open to the public, running from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. with live Irish music, food vendors and activities available throughout downtown. The celebration kicks off at 11 a.m. with the annual parade down Main Street, featuring floats, marching bands and St. Patrick’s Day themed decorations.
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2 months ago | 
heraldandtribune.com | Kimberly Harr
Staff WriterJonesborough is kicking off its inaugural season of NFL Flag Football, marking what the town hopes is a major touchdown for the community. The NFL Flag Football League offers young athletes ages 5 to 17 an opportunity to get active, make friends and cultivate skills, like teamwork. In addition to the youth league, Jonesborough Parks and Recreation will also offer an Adult NFL Flag Football League, ensuring all members of the community have an opportunity to participate in the fun.
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2 months ago | 
heraldandtribune.com | Kimberly Harr
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2 months ago | 
heraldandtribune.com | Kimberly Harr
Unaka Forest Products, Inc. in Jonesborough has received a $578,047 grant from the state to assist its operations. Sen. Rusty Crowe (R-Johnson City), Rep. Tim Hicks (R-Gray), and Rep. Rebecca Alexander (R-Jonesborough) expressed their support for the company. “This funding will help Unaka Forest Products in their work to produce wood pallets which are an essential component of our logistics economy in Northeast Tennessee,” Sen. Crowe said, in a press release from the state.
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2 months ago | 
heraldandtribune.com | Kimberly Harr |Robert Houk
The Washington County Department of Education was down to its final snow day last week, after winter storms and hurricane Helene wiped out their stockpile. Now, after Monday’s snow day, the county school system is out of days set aside for winter weather. On Thursday, Washington County Director of Schools Jerry Boyd told the Herald & Tribune the school system had used 12 of the 13 available stockpiled days in its state-approved 2024-2025 school year calendar.
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2 months ago | 
erwinrecord.net | Kimberly Harr
Nuclear Fuel Services Inc. in Erwin has issued a public notice for wastewater discharge into the Nolichucky River under an NPDES permit, with public comments accepted until Feb. 21. Nuclear Fuel Services Inc., a nuclear fuel manufacturing and uranium recovery facility located in Erwin, has issued a public notice announcing its request for the release of wastewater into the Nolichucky River.
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2 months ago | 
johnsoncitypress.com | Kimberly Harr
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2 months ago | 
timesnews.net | Kimberly Harr
When disaster strikes, it takes a community to rebuild. Region AHEAD announced its fourth round of grant recipients. Region AHEAD, a coalition of business leaders and regional organizations, is making recovery from Helene’s devastation a reality, delivering hope and $800,000 in grants to local businesses.
