The two governing bodies came to a head Thursday morning at a budget hearing slated to discuss the divisions’ proposed $914 million fiscal year 2026 budget.

Patchy light showers and flurries end early tonight, with clearing & chilly weather to start Friday, but a nicer afternoon.

Find the status of school closings for Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol and other school systems in the Tri-Cities, Tennessee and Virginia area.