by design | Aug 22, 2017 | The Daily Focus
More than 16,000 students earn nearly 80,000 possible college credits NASHVILLE— Education Commissioner Candice McQueen announced today that more than 29,000 students took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in 2017 – a record high for...
by design | Aug 22, 2017 | The Daily Focus
Bring the kids, bring a neighbor, bring a friend…and enjoy Town Hall East’s annual ice cream social! Saturday, September 2, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in Tank Strickland Park next to the Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. If you or a local...
by design | Aug 21, 2017 | The Daily Focus
Week 1 of the 2017 high school football season is in the books and Careacter Star Athletes from the 20 schools in The Focus’ coverage area are listed here. The awards are based on attitude, careacter, grades, community service and performance. Dave Moore, founder of...
by design | Aug 20, 2017 | The Daily Focus
The latest lab report has confirmed the presence of West Nile virus (WNV) in Culex mosquitoes in six areas of Knox County. Following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) protocol, the Knox County Health Department (KCHD) will spray for mosquitoes in these...
by design | Aug 19, 2017 | The Daily Focus
Deadline for Nominations is August 30, 2017 The East Tennessee Preservation Alliance (ETPA) is now accepting nominations for the 2017 East Tennessee Preservation Awards which recognize outstanding individuals, organizations, and projects contributing to historic...
by design | Aug 17, 2017 | The Daily Focus
The number of new entity filings coupled with a historically low unemployment rate indicates Tennessee has a healthy economy, according to a report released by the Secretary of State’s office. There were 9,524 new entity filings in the second quarter of 2017,...
