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Patriot Invitational draws 18-team field
BLUFF CITY — A competitive 18-team field hit the track at Sullivan East Middle School on Saturday, April 13, for the 2024 Patriot Invitational. Greeneville finished atop the boys’ team scores with 127 points to second-place Liberty Bell’s 80. In the girls’ team standings, Liberty Bell topped the field with 123.5 points to Indian Trail’s 81. RCS posted the highest local finish, coming in fifth in the boys’ standings and tied for sixth in the girls. The RCS boys were just three points out of...
Face the Musick with Falcons' Cox
ROGERSVILLE — Face the Musick is a player profile in which local athletes answer 15 random, rapid-fire questions from sports editor Carmen Musick. The lighthearted feature is designed to highlight middle and high school athletes from Hawkins County. Cameron Cox School: Volunteer Grade: Junior ...
Committee recommends transferring county-owned station to Stanley Valley VFD
The Hawkins County Commission will consider turning over ownership of the Stanley Valley VFD station to the fire department under the condition that the facility continue to be used as a voting precinct. On April 8 the commission’s Public Building Committee recommended approval of the property transfer. Mayor Mark DeWitte noted that this was previously proposed with the intent of eliminating any future county spending on property maintenance. “It kind...
PHOTO GALLERY: Volunteer sweeps team titles
BLOUNTVILLE — Volunteer track and field swept the boys and girls team titles at County Line Battle 2024. The meet was held Tuesday, April 9, at West Ridge High School. In the boys team standings, the Falcons amassed 130 points to West Ridge’s 99. East (66) was third, Cherokee (56) fourth and Tri-Cities Christian Academy (14) fifth. In the girls team standings, the Lady Falcons finished with 130 points to...
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