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Meet Our Town: Kingsport ,TN
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ETSU assists in giving region’s first COVID-19 vaccines
East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy has assisted in recent weeks giving the region’s first COVID-19 vaccines at hospitals across the region in collaboration with Ballad Health and ETSU Health. The events marked a historic moment for a region that has battled the pandemic since March and continues to set new records […]
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TUSCULUM PROVIDING FREE TAX PREPARATION SERVICES IN GREENEVILLE AND JOHNSON CITY
East Tennessee residents who would welcome assistance completing their 2020 tax returns have a free option available from the College of Business at Tusculum University. The university is participating for the fifth year in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Tusculum will provide tax preparation services on its Greeneville campus and at Westminster Presbyterian […]
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MECC to Host ESTEAM Pitch Competition for Entrepreneural Education
Mountain Empire Community College and The National Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education (EntreEd) are partnering to bring the ESTEAM Pitch Series to local middle- and high-school students. The live virtual event will take place on Wednesday, March 17 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm EST. The competition encourages students in the Appalachian region to develop and pitch ideas for […]
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WKMA – An Interactive Gallery
“Artifacts of a different time” is one of the phrases that artist Jordan Fowler uses to describe his exhibition of sculptures, titled Tangible: Where Art and Technology Converge. Opening in The United Company Contemporary Regional Gallery on February 1, 2021, Tangible is an immersive experience that begs the question, how is technology shaping our own […]
Tea Time with Appalachian Barbie
Diary of a Chionophile
Monday morning I woke up to the most wonderful sight: it was actually snowing-and laying- in middle Tennessee. Considering I had been blessed enough to enjoy the Christmas Eve snowstorm in Tri-Cities, I figured I was cashed out on my favorite weather system. But to my surprise as I was shuffling around the kitchen preparing […]
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University School student named Coca-Cola semifinalist
University School senior Reilly Wells is a semifinalist for the 2021 Coca-Cola Scholars Program. She was chosen from among more than 99,000 applicants in recognition of her outstanding leadership, academics and community service. Last fall, Wells was notified that she is also a semifinalist in the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. At University School, she is […]
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Wonder Woman 1984
As the saying goes, be careful what you wish for. Wishes play a huge role in the new film “Wonder Woman 1984” which features our favorite Amazon warrior in a new adventure from director Patty Jenkins. The film is a sequel to the 2017 hit, and advances to the year 1984 where the immortal Diana […]
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Create Appalachia announces a series of free interactive online events
Create Appalachia is pleased to announce 3 free interactive online events designed to complement the Leaf & Root & Berry exhibit currently on display in Erwin, TN. Leaf & Root & Berry is an exhibit comprised of botanically themed art. It features work from artists across the Appalachian Highlands. Hung in the shop windows of […]
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Rolling Thunder Revue
In 1975, Bob Dylan assembled a group of troubadours and embarked on the somewhat ambitious and unusual “Rolling Thunder Revue.” A two-leg, fifty-seven date tour that took place in smaller venues than the typical stadium tours that were becoming commonplace. The tour was filmed and became the focus for a fictional movie, 1978’s “Renaldo & […]
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Birthplace of Country Music Museum Offers Virtual Story Time
Virtual Story Time, a new program for children and families, will also become regularly-scheduled programming starting this month. One or two children’s books will be featured in each session, with songs and sounds, learning sheets, or other related activities kids can enjoy from home. Though Virtual Story Time is primarily geared toward children ages 3-6, […]
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