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Lessons in learning Published 10/30/2008 at 11:49 a.m.
Blount County educators and community leaders had a lesson in science on Monday. They were taught what Carpenters Middle School students learn in the classroom. Through hands-on education, they discovered that modern day birds are descendants from dinosaurs, tree rings ...
Blount school board hears apology Published 10/08/2008 at 6:23 p.m.
All Tennessee Department of Education commissioner Tom Webb could do was apologize and pledge to improve a faulty online education network the county is currently using. Blount County School Board members on Oct. 2 heard his comments, but asked why ...
Benton makes bid for Alcoa school uniforms Published 10/01/2008 at 6:47 p.m. 1 Comment
Douglas Benton wants his mornings to be easier. He wants his family to get out of bed, eat breakfast and get the day started. Instead, he deals with a constant struggle between his three daughters and what they are going ...
Overbey wins with strong showing in Sevier; Finney asking for recount Updated 08/07/2008 at 1:06 a.m. 31 Comments
Overbey wins state Senate race with strong showing in Sevier County Finney asks for recount
Maryville City School board hears report on new school traffic patterns Published 08/06/2008 at 7:21 p.m.
Construction on Maryville’s new intermediate school has been waiting on the results of a traffic survey that was released at the school board meeting on Monday. Civil engineers from Wilbur Smith Associates laid out their recommendation on entrances to the ...
More than a camping adventure Published 08/06/2008 at 6:59 p.m.
For a group of rising eighth graders, it was just a week at camp in July. In reality, however, Kiwanis Club of Maryville’s Leadership Adventure Camp is more than that. At its core, Leadership Adventure Camp was designed to build ...
Big steps Published 07/30/2008 at 7:35 p.m.
It may have taken time, but 50 Blount County citizens can now say they have a high school education. The Adult GED Education program in Blount County awarded certificates to its 2007-2008 graduating class on June 13 at William Blount ...
Remote Area Medical clinic serves Published 07/16/2008 at 6:58 p.m.
Hundreds of people camped out in their cars at Heritage Middle School Friday, July 11, waiting for the doors to open on Saturday.
Maryville City Schools pass 2008 budget Published 07/09/2008 at 7:14 p.m.
The Maryville City School Board unanimously approved the 2007-2008 final school budget in preparation for next year’s budget.
County School Board debates lower credits for graduation Published 06/18/2008 at 6:18 p.m.
The Blount County School Board debated lowering the academic credits needed to graduate high school to balance with the new state standards that will start in the 2009-2010 school year.
Maryville City School board discusses plans for upcoming construction Published 06/11/2008 at 2:33 p.m.
The Maryville City School Board had its first meeting of the summer this week and heard a progress report about the school system’s construction and renovations.
Unstoppable Published 06/11/2008 at 1:44 p.m.
Justin Cochran may be disabled from the neck down, but that has not stopped him from skydiving, parasailing, hiking or organizing a golf tournament.
Concert brings back Chilhowee galas, benefits Trinity Dental Published 06/04/2008 at 6:32 p.m.
It was a recipe for success.
Eliminating the ‘boring’ Published 05/21/2008 at 5:45 p.m.
What started out as a Junior Achievement teaching assignment drew one Blount County resident into a career in the classroom and, after eight years, a national award. Susan Wagner, a fourth grade teacher at Porter Elementary School, was one of ...
Three honored by director of schools for good citizenship Published 05/15/2008 at 1:17 p.m.
An elementary, middle and high school student took home a special award after the May meeting of the Blount County School Board. The Director of Schools Citizenship Awards were presented to Leah Thomas, Gracie Author and Amy Eastridge by Director ...
Community cites positives - teachers, passion - and negatives - ‘mega’ school, funding - at schools meeting Published 05/15/2008 at 1:08 p.m.
Setting priorities and making plans - those were the goals the Maryville City School Board set when they started a series of meetings that paired them with leadership teams, faculty and students to create a document that will pose priorities ...
New Blount County course helps transition students to high level Spanish Published 05/07/2008 at 6:25 p.m.
A new course may be added to the Blount County School’s curriculum next year that will help students transition into higher level Spanish courses.