Brandon Paykamian
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TVA records record rainfall in 2020 for third year
With just over two weeks left in the year, 2020 marked the wettest year ever recorded in the Tennessee Valley region, according to a recent report from the Tennessee Valley → Read More
Johnson City family receives community support following COVID-19 death, hospitalization
Community members pulled together this week to support a local family following the death of a woman known by many for her service to children. → Read More
Science Hill to enter full remote schedule starting Thursday
Johnson City Schools will move Science Hill High School to a full remote schedule starting Thursday due to concerns over COVID-19. → Read More
Local health officials encourage flu vaccine as hospitals deal with coronavirus
Free flu shots are now available at health departments in Northeast Tennessee and at drive-through events at local schools across the region. → Read More
Johnson City Press: Washington County Schools, others receive state technical grants
The state is making moves to further bolster career and technical education in local public school districts ahead of the 2020-21 school year. The U.S. Department of Education recently approved the → Read More
Johnson City Press: Milligan, ETSU gear up for fall return
After finishing their pandemic-altered spring semesters online, higher education institutions are planning to welcome students back to their campuses this fall. → Read More
Johnson City Press: State to fund remote learning for students with disabilities
Local school districts are looking to receive extra funds from the state to help students with special needs continuing their school year remotely amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which closed schools across the state. → Read More
Johnson City Press: Court to hear arguments against voucher program opposed by local school officials
Local school officials will be watching closely as the Chancery Court for Davidson County hears oral arguments in two cases Wednesday challenging the constitutionality of the state’s Education Savings Account pilot program passed last year. → Read More
Johnson City Press: Science Hill and University School rank among top Tennessee high schools
Schools were ranked on graduation rates, college readiness and testing results. → Read More
Johnson City Press: ETSU sets up Homework Hotline to assist students learning from home
Future teachers studying in the East Tennessee State University Clemmer College of Education are now offering help to local public school students as they continue their courses remotely amid school closures. → Read More
Johnson City Press: ETSU, Ballad and county EMS partner in COVID-19 surge plan
East Tennessee State University is partnering with Ballad Health and Washington County EMS to create a preparedness program in case local health care providers become overrun with positive COVID-19 cases. → Read More
Johnson City Press: Paleontology stays alive during pandemic
Though the COVID-19 pandemic has canceled and postponed many local events over the past few weeks, paleontologists have been keeping discussions in the field going virtually. → Read More
Johnson City Press: ETSU orientation and graduation to go virtual, other university plans pending
ETSU spokesperson Joe Smith said the university will still confer degrees to graduates, but instead of a traditional commencement ceremony, officials are planning to host a virtual event on May 9. → Read More
Johnson City Press: Staying sane in isolation
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold of the region weeks ago, many of our favorite local restaurants and venues have closed their doors in an effort to stop the spread of the new virus. Events → Read More
Johnson City Press: ETSU virtual 5K shows that 'fitness isn't canceled'
As East Tennessee State University students continue their spring courses online amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the ETSU Department of Campus Recreation has looked to find ways to promote fitness remotely. → Read More
Johnson City Press: Free COVID-19 tests at ETSU expected to 'meet everyone's testing needs' Sunday
The Northeast Regional Health Office will hold free COVID-19 drive-through testing at East Tennessee State University Sunday, according to a Wednesday announcement from the Tennessee Department of Health. → Read More
Johnson City Press: Johnson City Schools food service supervisor sets out to feed all children
Johnson City Schools Supervisor of Food Services Karen McGahey has worked to feed the city district’s students for nearly 40 years now, but this year has been like no other. → Read More
Johnson City Press: Department of Health calls on medical and non-medical volunteers
In previous years, the Tennessee Department of Health Medical Reserve Corps has called on volunteers to assist the department when dealing with public health crises and disasters. → Read More
Johnson City Press: State Board of Education proposes 'emergency rules' for school requirements
Weeks after the COVID-19 pandemic closed schools across the state, local and state education officials have started to rethink some of their policies. → Read More
Johnson City Press: Science Hill instructor adjusts to remote teaching amid coronavirus closures
Mitziann Stiltner, an 11th-grade English instructor at Science Hill, has been a teacher for 16 years now, but she’s never had to adjust her teaching methods as much as recently. → Read More