Noncredit Health Programs Slated for Walters State

MORRISTOWN — Students can start an in-demand healthcare career in months through Walters State’s Division of Workforce Training Health Programs. Classes train registered dental assistants, phlebotomy technicians, certified nurse aides, and clinical medical assistants. The college also offers BLS/CPR and Bloodborne Pathogens classes each month at the Morristown Campus. For more information or to register for a class, contact Dr. Linda Nelms, director of noncredit healthcare programs, at 865-774-5852 or linda.nelms@ws.edu. Clinical Medical Assistant Clinical medical assistants work with physicians and other healthcare professionals. These assistants prepare patients for examination and treatment, conduct routine laboratory procedures, and assist with diagnostic testing and phlebotomy. The class also covers pharmacology, taking and documenting vital signs, the cardiac life cycle, and professional workplace behavior. This class is $3,000, reflecting a 25% discount for fall and spring students. • Nov 3-April 13, 6-9:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, Claiborne County Campus • March 2-July 22, 4-7:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sevier County Campus • March 2-July 22, 4:30-8 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, Claiborne County Campus • March 2-July 22, 6-9:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, Morristown Campus Certified Nurse Aide This CNA class covers everything needed to provide patient care: assisting with meals, exercise or personal

West Ridge High School closed due to water main break

BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — West Ridge High School is closed Wednesday due to a water main break, school officials say. All other Sullivan County Schools are on a regular schedule. News 5 is working to learn more about the water main break, stay with us on air and online...

PHOTO GALLERY: Senior Night at Volunteer (Part 1)

CHURCH HILL — Volunteer High School celebrated Senior Night by honoring band, Navy JROTC, cheerleading, golf and football seniors and their families in a pregame ceremony at Friday’s football game against Chuckey-Doak. Because it fell during fall break, additional seniors from those groups will be recognized on Oct. 23 when Volunteer hosts Cherokee in the final home game of the season. Due to space limitations in the Midweek edition, Friday’s honorees will be presented in two parts with the band and Navy JROTC seniors included in print at a later date. The Rogersville Review publishes photos from senior nigh, eighth grade night and homecoming celebrations at Hawkins County’s high schools and middle schools on a space-available basis.

High School Playoff Soccer, Volleyball Scores and Highlights: October 13, 2026

Which high school volleyball team had a key victory on October 13?

Avery Hatcher on fire during 49-22 takedown of Grainger

Nehemiah Campbell rushes with the ball as teammate Avery Hatcher looks on during the recent homecoming game against Chuckey-Doak. Avery Hatcher on fire during 49-22 takedown of Grainger. After becoming Unicoi County’s first 1,000-yard receiver last year, the primary thing Avery Hatcher has been receiving this season is attention.

Superintendent addresses mold at Washington County, Va. schools

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – Washington County Virginia Public Schools (WCPS) chose to briefly close two elementary schools within a short time of one another after elevated levels of mold were detected in them. Rhea Valley Elementary School was closed on Oct. 1 and 2 after elevated levels of Aspergillus/Penicillium spores were found in some […]

WSCC to host screening of “Nursing: Empathy Heals”

Walters State Community College will host two screenings of “NURSE: Empathy Heals” on Thursday, Oct. 22, giving students, faculty and community members an opportunity to see a documentary built around nurses telling their own stories. Screenings are scheduled for 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Created by filmmaker Chusy of Plan A Films, the documentary explores empathy and the emotional realities of nursing through first-person stories. Nurses reflect on experiences of grief, joy, compassion, uncertainty and resilience — offering a look at the human side of a profession centered on caring for others. The film grew from the Nurse Narratives Initiative, an East Tennessee State University-based collaboration involving StoryCollab, the College of Nursing, the Tennessee Center for Nursing Advancement and the ETSU Research Corporation, with support from Ballad Health. The initiative uses nurses’ stories to encourage reflection and conversation about empathy, resilience and patient care. The documentary also has a Walters State connection, featuring a Walters State nursing graduate and a current faculty member. Dr. Sheila Williams, dean of Health Programs at Walters State, said that connection makes bringing the film to campus especially meaningful. “Nursing requires tremendous knowledge and clinical skill, but there is also a deeply human side of

High School Scores and Highlights: October 9, 2026

Harvest of Friends: Reviving Alumni Connections Beyond Class Years

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. — In an age when many traditional class reunions have quietly disappeared, hundreds of David Crockett High School alumni continue proving there's still something special about gathering in person.

SWVA public schools meeting or exceeding state expectations

Public schools in SWVA are exceeding the mark. Newly released state report cards show that more than half of all schools in Southwest Virginia crushed state expectations. In Washington County Public Schools, students outperformed the statewide average pass rate by nearly ten percentage points in elementary reading and more than ten points in math. Meanwhile, neighboring border counties like Scott, Lee, and Bristol City helped drive the region’s growth system. The Virginia Department of Education reports corner-to-corner academic recovery, with Region Seven ranking among the highest performers in the state.

Volunteer head coach was suspended for unprofessional conduct and policy violations, records show

CHURCH HILL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Volunteer High School football head coach Jeremy Wagner was suspended for 10 days for alleged unprofessional conduct and violations of school district policy, documents show. The second-year head coach was suspended from coaching duties from Sept. 24 through Oct. 3, according to a letter to Wagner from Director of Schools […]

High school volleyball in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia for Nov. 7

(WJHL) — Wednesday high school volleyball district tournaments continued in Northeast Tennessee, where Sullivan East faced Elizabethton in the 2-A tournament played in Afton, while in Southwest Virginia, Gate City hosted John Battle as the regular season begin to come to an end.

Holston High ranks No. 1 in Virginia school preformance amid recent talks of consolidating

DAMASCUS, Va. (WCYB) — Holston High School has been given the highest-rated school performance and support framework (SPSF) score in the Commonwealth. A development that is giving new momentum to community members fighting a proposal that could consolidate the school with Patrick Henry High School. The Virginia Department of...

New scoreboard installed at McEwen Stadium

The new scoreboard at Paul McEwen Stadium at Johnson County High School. — It was a few weeks later than anticipated, but Johnson County High School has its new football scoreboard. The installation took place Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 6-7, and is in the same spot as the previous...

2026 Greeneville Citizens Academy Graduates Recognized By City Council

Graduates of the 2026 Town of Greeneville Citizens Academy were recognized at the City Council meeting on Tuesday. Over the past five weeks, this group has attended sessions to learn more about Town of Greeneville Departments including their final session Tuesday watching the City Council proceedings. Director of Media and...

Northeast State students build custom chair for toddler facing hip surgery

What modifications did Northeast State students make to the chair?. A group of Northeast State Design Skills USA students is helping a 16-month-old girl prepare for hip surgery by building a custom chair designed to support her during recovery. The toddler has hip dysplasia and is expected to face a...

Spores found in closet at Valley Institute Elem., no changes to operations

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – On Tuesday, Washington County Public Schools (WCPS) alerted families and staff to a “mold/allergen concern” in a space adjacent to the gym at Valley Institute Elementary School. WCPS stated in a message that Crossroads Environment Services tests showed elevated levels of Aspergillus/Penicillium spores in a storage closet that students do […]

Education Committee Elects New Chair, Passes Five Agenda Items To Budget & Finance

Greene County Commissioner Jan Kiker is the new Chair of the Education Committee while Paul Burkey will continue in his role as Secretary. The appointments were approved during the October committee meeting Monday afternoon at the Central Office on West Summer Street. Kiker replaces Bill Dabbs, who had served as chair previously.

SWVA public schools meeting or exceeding state expectations

Public schools in SWVA are exceeding the mark. Newly released state report cards show that more than half of all schools in Southwest Virginia crushed state expectations. In Washington County Public Schools, students outperformed the statewide average pass rate by nearly ten percentage points in elementary reading and more than ten points in math. Meanwhile, neighboring border counties like Scott, Lee, and Bristol City helped drive the region’s growth system. The Virginia Department of Education reports corner-to-corner academic recovery, with Region Seven ranking among the highest performers in the state.

Tusculum View Principal Dr. Lana Luttrell Named East Grand Division Principal Of The Year

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. – Greeneville City Schools is proud to announce that Dr. Lana Luttrell, Principal of Tusculum View Elementary School, has been named the 2026-27 East Grand Division Principal of the Year by the Tennessee Department of Education. The Tennessee Department of Education announced the honor during its Excellence...