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Operating as usual
Sidney Smallwood was arguably the most important person in the history of Science Hill athletics.
Not only did he hire coaches such as Kermit Tipton, Elvin Little and Bob “Snake” Evans during his decades-long run as athletic director, he also facilitated the move of Steve Spurrier and his family to Johnson City from Newport.
https://jcnewsandneighbor.com/smallwood-shaped-science-hill-athletics-during-storied-career/
ETSU student witnesses history in England:
"As we neared the palace, I saw masses of people unlike anything I’ve seen before. It was an overwhelming, but invaluable experience I will carry with me for the rest of my life."
https://jcnewsandneighbor.com/4000-miles-apart-etsu-student-witnesses-history-in-england/
Science Hill and Elizabethton’s football programs will renew a 97-year-old rivalry on Friday in Elizabethton. The neighbors’ backyard brawl has produced a few players and coaches who’ve seen the rivalry from both sides. Science Hill quarterback Tommy Sholes was one of the more impactful transfers.
https://jcnewsandneighbor.com/sholes-saw-both-sides-of-science-hill-elizabethton-rivalry/
It's Wednesday and you News & Neighbor is now available... featuring Crown Laboratories expansion, the Johnson City Country Club recreates A. W. Tillinghast’s historic course layout, former Science Hill MVP Tommy Sholes, local businesses welcome back ETSU students & staff and much more!
It's Wednesday and your News & Neighbor is now available... featuring FBLA National Champion Abbie Underwood, new Science Hill boys basketball coach Jon Higgins, Youth Villages backpacks, former Science Hill athlete Randy Ferrell and much more!
It's Wednesday and your News & Neighbor is now available... featuring the Boone JROTC, a look back at Science Hill Coach Stuart Farmer, Mary Duke Cooks, a new ETSU/Ballad partnership and more!
It’s back to school time! Kids in Washington County already have a couple of days under their belts while Johnson City kids head back today. We’d love to run your back to school photos in next week’s News & Neighbor. You can send them to: [email protected]. Be sure to include the names of the youngsters. Best of luck to all you students during the new school year!
Makenna Hoffman and Drea Hill, 2022 Science Hill graduates, took advantage of a new summer internship program that allows students in their senior year to spend time in fields they may be interested in pursuing after graduation.
https://jcnewsandneighbor.com/hoffman-hill-get-the-most-out-of-science-hills-new-internship-program/
Team on a mission: Science Hill runners give back
It all started with Coach David Nutter’s desire to start the cross country season off a little differently than they had in previous years, by challenging his runners to ask themselves, “What can this team do for others?”
https://jcnewsandneighbor.com/team-on-a-mission-science-hill-runners-give-back/
It's Wednesday and your News & Neighbor is now available... featuring the Science Hill’s Boys’ Cross Country Team and their volunteer efforts at the Isaiah 117 House, Glory Days by Trey Williams, the 5x5 Art Fundraiser and much more!
It's Wednesday and your News & Neighbor is now available... featuring Crockett JROTC's new leadership, the Buzzy Love basketball camp, Johnson City’s Alasia Smith blazes her own trail at Gardner-Webb, scholarship signings and more!
KD Bowen's Fanatics 101 company has stores in both Johnson City and Asheville. He’s also a motivational speaker and, as of March of this year, a published author.
https://jcnewsandneighbor.com/bowen-finding-success-one-day-at-a-time/
It's Wednesday and your News & Neighbor is now available - featuring 4ThirTEEN, an organization founded by T.R. and Carla Dunn that will support youth ages 13-21 through principles of faith, family and fun. Also featured: North Side Elementary gets a new principal, Sew Crazy makes a donation to the summer reading program, Glory Days with Trey Williams and much more.
It's Wednesday and your News & Neighbor is now available - featuring a Science Hill student's memorial to his late teacher, July 3rd fireworks information, a Jonesborough man's handcrafted, wooden truck, guest columnist Shuly Cawood and more!
We’ve had a few folks send in graduation photos from Science Hill, Daniel Boone and David Crockett. If you get a chance this weekend and you haven’t done it already, send photos of your grads to: [email protected]
Pine Oaks Golf Course, in partnership with Special Olympics Tennessee and the Tennessee Golf Foundation, is piloting a new skills development program for individuals with special needs.
https://jcnewsandneighbor.com/pine-oaks-pilots-new-special-olympics-golf-program/
The Four Pianos in Praise benefit concert was held for a good cause. Proceeds benefited the Isaiah 117 House, an East Tennessee-based organization created by Ronda Paulson to serve foster children in our region.
https://jcnewsandneighbor.com/in-concert-music-brings-people-together-in-wake-of-pandemic/
It's Wednesday and your News & Neighbor is now available - featuring the Mila Vox group, 2022 prom photos, the Pine Oaks Golf Course Special Olympics program, the David Crockett High School Key Club and more!
East Tennessee State University baseball was essentially a glorified intramurals program when fast-talking Charley Lodes arrived in 1977 after managing Temple (Texas) Junior College to national prominence. The Bucs went to three NCAA regional tournaments in Lodes’ six seasons and defeated the likes of Wichita State (Joe Carter) and Clemson (Jimmy Key) after getting there.
https://jcnewsandneighbor.com/swashbuckling-lodes-lifted-etsu-baseball-to-new-heights/
The slow march back toward normalcy has been apparent of the past couple weeks as students from our high schools in Washington County and Johnson City have enjoyed their respective prom nights.
https://jcnewsandneighbor.com/high-school-students-enjoy-2022-prom-festivities/
It's Wednesday and your News & Neighbor is now available - featuring 2022 prom photos, Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger, former Daniel Boone standout Colby Backus and more!
Tonight is prom night for Science Hill students! If you want to see your prom photos in this week’s News & Neighbor, you can send them to us at: [email protected]. Please be sure to include the names of the folks in your pictures. We’re also still accepting prom photos from all you Crockett, Boone and University School folks. Thanks in advance! Johnson City Schools
Coalition for Kids recently announced plans for expansion into the Washington County School System.
https://jcnewsandneighbor.com/coalition-for-kids-expanding-into-washington-county/
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High school students from around the region once again exceeded expectations with their outdoor living projects at the fifth annual Eastman Credit Union Battle of the Build.
https://jcnewsandneighbor.com/local-students-raise-the-bar-at-battle-of-the-build-event/
It is officially prom season! Washington County kicked things off this past weekend, and Science Hill’s prom is right around the corner. If you have prom photos you’d like to see in an upcoming edition of the Johnson City News & Neighbor, send them to [email protected], and remember to include the names of the students pictures as well as which prom they attended. Thanks in advance!
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Hilltoppers reflect on unexpected 1998 state baseball title
https://jcnewsandneighbor.com/hilltoppers-reflect-on-unexpected-1998-state-baseball-title/
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Refereeing and umpiring sporting events would have landed Charlie McConnell more than enough verbal abuse even if he hadn’t been an African-American calling games in Appalachia beginning in 1964.
https://bit.ly/3tQaZ48
When City Manager Cathy Ball was pondering a move over the mountains from Asheville to Johnson City last year, she dug in and started doing her research.
https://jcnewsandneighbor.com/ball-sees-opportunities-as-johnson-city-continues-to-grow/
A pair of young men from Liberty Bell Middle School have earned spots in a pair of national competitions that will take place in Orlando, Florida this summer.
More: https://jcnewsandneighbor.com/liberty-bell-students-heading-to-national-geography-history-competitions/
From Trey Williams: Good luck on carving out a Mount Rushmore for Science Hill basketball, but ironman Shane Williams was essentially George Pitts’ first rock star.
https://jcnewsandneighbor.com/williams-got-the-ball-rolling-for-science-hill-dynasty/
A new downtown loan program aims to help Jonesborough businesses by allowing new and existing business owners to obtain local, low-interest rate loans to buy or improve a building, purchase new equipment or make repairs.
https://jcnewsandneighbor.com/lending-a-hand/
Students at Ridgeview Elementary were surprised by some guest speakers from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office - two new K-9 officers in training, Karma and Phoenix.
https://jcnewsandneighbor.com/puppy-school/
At a young age, Nora Walters started testing the waters in different equestrian sports – pole jumping, goat tying, and English riding shows to mention a few. But by the time she was 8 years old, she soon learned that all she wanted to do was run. “I love to go fast,” she says, and it was that need for speed that opened the door for her into the world of barrel racing.
https://jcnewsandneighbor.com/need-for-speed-propels-nora-walters-fast-paced-life/
Milligan University distance runner Aaron Jones is thankful his father Skip took him to Turkey Trots on Thanksgiving mornings. So is Milligan coach Chris Layne.
https://jcnewsandneighbor.com/jones-finds-his-stride-helps-milligan-to-national-title/
Sarah Collier lit up the room when she arrived as the guest of honor at her 106th birthday celebration. Her smile was contagious as she reflected on her life.
https://jcnewsandneighbor.com/birthday-girl-sarah-collier-celebrates-her-106th-birthday/
Although unplanned, teaching Advanced Manufacturing at Crockett has become Daniel Maupin’s mission, and he has plenty of real-world experience to draw upon as he helps his students learn the skills they need to be successful in the workplace.
https://jcnewsandneighbor.com/maupins-real-world-experience-benefits-crockett-students/
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