August 29, 2026
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Final Hurricane Watch
This week marks the final day for Seniors and the last full week for underclassmen. All students, seniors especially, have been surged with excitement for the end of the school year.
ETSU Celebrates the Class of 2026
JOHNSON CITY -- For 2,061 members of East Tennessee State University's Class of 2026, Commencement marked both a milestone and a beginning. It was a celebration of hard work, perseverance and the people and experiences that shaped each graduate's journey.
Lakeway students named to SNHU Spring Dean’s List
MANCHESTER, NH -- Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following Lakeway Area students on being named to the Spring 2026 Dean's List. The spring terms run from January to May.
Snodgrass named Piedmont U Dean’s Scholar
DEMOREST, GA Piedmont University congratulates Alexandra Snodgrass of Harrogate, who was among students named Dean's Scholars for the Fall 2025 semester.
Musk, OpenAI lawyers begin closing arguments in landmark trial that could shape AI’s future
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI began closing arguments Thursday in the landmark trial whose outcome could shape the future of artificial intelligence.
Trump has hindered offshore wind while China and other countries invest heavily
President Donald Trump is stopping offshore wind projects in the United States, just as the industry was poised to grow significantly.
Stock markets worldwide drop from records as worries about oil prices rattle the bond market
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market is falling from its records Friday and joining a worldwide drop for stocks, as higher oil prices send a shiver through the bond market. Stocks that had been caught up in the euphoria around artificialintelligence technology led the way lower.
DeBord to be honored for 50 years with MERS Crewettes
A Morristown woman will be honored in October for her work with the Morristown Emergency and Rescue Squad Crewettes.
Man drowns in Douglas Lake
A White Pine man drowned on Douglas Lake in Jefferson County Thursday morning.
City considers 6-cent tax increase to maintain fire rating
A six-cent property tax proposal was unveiled at the City of Morristown’s budget workshop on Friday aimed at addressing a desire to maintain the city’s elite fire coverage status.