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NoneSOME McDonald's fans have cried out after the highly-anticipated return of the Snack Wrap was confirmed this month. They've claimed the new addition set to arrive on menus next year won't be the same as the version from years ago. McDonald's had been teasing the Snack Wrap's comeback in recent months, but nothing had been made official. The item was discontinued in 2016 but remained available at select locations nationwide until 2020, depending on decisions from individual franchise owners. Meat and chicken shortages and sales struggles at fast food restaurants at the height of the coronavirus pandemic later saw the Snack Wrap vanish for good in the United States. Hints of the Snack Wrap's re-introduction McDonald's continued this year after it started testing new McCrispy Chicken Strips at some locations. Read More on McDonald's Some started to suspect the chicken strips would be used in the Snack Wrap, per a Facebook post from food insider Markie Devo ( @markie_devo ). The exact ingredients in the Snack Wrap, which will be released on a yet-to-be-disclosed date in 2025, are still unconfirmed. GRILLED, PLEASE Still, several customers say they don't want it if it isn't the "original." "If it's not the original grilled I don't want it," someone commented on Devo's post. Most read in Money Snack Wraps were previously offered in grilled and crispy chicken options. Another customer said that McDonald's will have "failed us again" if the returning Snack Wraps don't turn out to be the same. The version coming out in 2025 will be the McCrispy Snack Wrap, and no indication has been made that a grilled option would be included alongside it. Many others are just thrilled the Snack Wrap is back at all. "Never should've been discontinued," a customer wrote. "Can't wait," another added. Fans have been begging the fast food chain to bring the item back to the menu nearly 10 years after it disappeared. 2006: The snack wrap was first introduced on menus in locations nationwide. 2016: McDonald's began to phase out the wrap, with former and current employees saying it was too complicated and time-consuming compared to what it cost customers. 2020: Some individual franchises across the US were still able to make and sell the snack wraps for several years. By 2020, the item was removed across McDonald's restaurants throughout the country. 2023: McDonald's revealed it would increase its focus on chicken offerings, including a snack wrap, in the coming years. 2024: Stores in North Carolina were spotted testing McCrispy chicken strips, a key ingredient for the snack wrap. 2025: The snack wrap will return to menus in the US. STRATEGIC MOVE Joe Erlinger, McDonald's president and CEO , said he'd been getting emails with pleas for the Snack Wrap to return for some time. "It has a cult following," he noted while speaking with ABC News. "I get so many emails into my inbox about this product." Snack Wraps did stay on international menus over the years while being discontinued in the United States. Erlinger said McDonald's move to bring it back came out of "competitive reasons." Read More on The US Sun Even so, it's likely the fast food giant is doing whatever it can to win back customers after an E.coli outbreak in October linked to the Quarter Pounder with Cheese. McDonald's also recently confirmed the arrival of the McValue Menu in early 2025 with special deals on menu items.
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Rahman’s counsel issues legal notice against calumnies over his divorceFAIRVIEW — Tyler Loan had a pair of long touchdown runs, Wyatt McPherson had both a rushing and fumble recovery score and Fairview won 27-6 over Belt on Saturday for its second straight 8-Man football state championship. The Warriors (13-0 overall) won their 25th consecutive game dating back to last season and defeated the Huskies (12-1) in the title game for the second straight year . They are the first back-to-back champions in 8-Man since Drummond-Philipsburg accomplished the feat from 2017-18. The Fairview Warriors defeated Belt to repeat as back-to-back state champions Nov. 23, 2024 in Fairview. Fairview's defense was stifling, holding Belt, which appeared in the state championship game for the third year in a row, to its lowest point total since 2023's season opener when the Huskies were held to 20 points — also against Fairview. Belt has lost just three times since the beginning of the 2022 season, on all occasions to Fairview. McPherson got the party started on a frigid day near the North Dakota border with a 2-yard rushing score on the Warriors' first drive of the game, set up by a 45-yard run from the quarterback, Loan. Belt punted, and Loan went off to the races again with a 65-yard house call to double the Warriors' lead. The scoring pace slowed down from there, with multiple turnovers each way plus a missed field goal from Loan right before the half leaving it 14-0 to the hosts at the break. The Huskies got on the board with their opening series of the second half, with Blake Waldner finishing off a punishing Belt drive with a 5-yard carry to make it 14-6. But Fairview's defense held firm the rest of the way, including when it secured a momentum-shifting 35-yard scoop and score from McPherson to restore the two-score advantage at 20-6 going into the fourth quarter. Belt hit Fairview with attack after attack in the final frame, but the Warriors stopped the Huskies five times on fourth down in the closing quarter as Belt was unable to dent Fairview's lead any further. A 42-yard Loan keeper for another score with 2:01 left iced it and kicked off the celebrations. Fairview won its third title in program history with the victory and first on its home field after capturing the crown at Belt a year ago. The Warriors had also previously beaten Alberton-Superior in 2019 at Rocky Mountain College in Billings. This story will be updated. Email Briar Napier at briar.napier@406mtsports.com or follow him on Twitter/X at @BriarNapier Get in the game with our Prep Sports Newsletter Sent weekly directly to your inbox!
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Daniel Jones Has One Crucial Preference for His Next Team After Giants Release - Sports IllustratedJohnson City Schools recently named three educators to represent the district in the state’s search for the 2025-26 Teacher of the Year. Towne Acres fifth-grade teacher Karen Bunch, Indian Trail Career Explorations teacher Brandie Wishon-Sanchez and Science Hill history teacher Ben Davenport have been named the district-wide Teachers of the Year. The three will now compete to be named Regional Teachers of the Year, and will have the opportunity to advance to grand division and statewide competitions if they win locally. Before the competition heats up, the three took the time to answer five questions about their careers and the importance of education. Five Questions with Karen Bunch Towne Acres fifth-grade teacher Karen Bunch was named one of the District-Level Teachers of the Year. A Knoxville native, Bunch has a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Tennessee. Bunch has been a teacher for 32 years, with 31 of them spent at Towne Acres. Bunch currently resides in Kingsport with her husband, Michael, and their five cats. When outside of school, she spends her time reading, cooking, traveling and watching UT games with her friends and family. What led you to pursue a career in education? I have wanted to be a teacher for as long as I can remember. I loved ‘playing school’ with my stuffed animals and even had my own chalkboard! Several of my teachers inspired me to pursue leadership roles, which sparked the teaching bug! What is your favorite part of your job? My favorite part of being a teacher is seeing the lightbulb moment firsthand when a student ‘gets it’. That is such a rewarding experience for me! What is your favorite lesson or unit to teach in your classroom? This is my first year teaching fifth grade math, but I love seeing how my students have progressed from basic multiplication facts to more complex skills like multiplying decimals and fractions. It’s been fun learning with them! From my past years in third grade, I loved teaching physical science with exploration and hands-on activities. What is one piece of advice you share with students? Everyone makes mistakes. It’s how you recover that matters. What is one common misconception about being a teacher? One common misconception about being a teacher is work hours. Although our work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with weekends, holidays and summers off, most teachers willingly go way beyond the contracted hours to provide for their students. Five Questions with Brandie Wishon-Sanchez Indian Trail Career Explorations teacher Brandie Wishon-Sanchez was named one of the District-Level Teachers of the Year. Originally from San Diego, California, Wishon-Sanchez spent most of her early childhood in Guam until moving to Charleston, South Carolina at the age of seven. Wishon-Sanchez moved to Tennessee when she was 16 after her father retired from the Navy. Wishon-Sanchez has a bachelor’s degree in social work and child psychology and a master’s degree in art and teaching. Wishon-Sanchez has been teaching for 24 years. When she’s not in the classroom, she enjoys dancing and spending time with family. What led you to pursue a career in education? As a child, I excelled academically but struggled behaviorally in school. I was the kid who talked too much, had too much attitude and was often sent out of class. Growing up at a time when ADHD wasn’t well understood, I never had a teacher who took the time to sit down, listen and truly understand what was going on with me. That experience shaped my decision to become an educator. I chose this profession to be the teacher I never had—the one who holds students accountable, but also provides the support and understanding they need. My goal is to be there for students, especially those who feel unseen, and to be part of the solution rather than giving up on those who need someone in their corner. What is your favorite part of your job? My favorite part of teaching is the opportunity to connect with students and watch them discover what they want to do in the future. As a career exploration teacher, I love guiding students as they create projects like commercials, video blogs and new business products. I also cherish my role in Hawk's Academy, where I work closely with students who need more behavioral support. Building relationships with these students, who often don’t get the chance to connect deeply with others, is incredibly rewarding and reminds me why I chose this profession. What is your favorite lesson or unit to teach in your classroom? One of my favorite lessons to teach is preparing eighth-grade students for the professional world. In this unit, they learn how to fill out applications, create resumes and navigate the do’s and don’ts of interviewing. The highlight is when community partners come in to conduct real interviews with the students, grading them on key skills like handshakes, confident answers and managing nerves. What is one piece of advice you share with students? One piece of advice I always share with each of my students is to never take life for granted. I encourage them to choose joy and gratitude daily, even during tough times. I always stress that every day if they can find the smallest thing to be thankful for it can lead to a more rewarding and fulfilling life. What is one common misconception about being a teacher? A common misconception about teaching is that it’s like babysitting and easy since we have ‘summers off,’ but nothing could be further from the truth. Having had a few careers and jobs in the past, I can say with all my heart that teaching is the most challenging, exhausting and frustrating job—and yet it’s also the most rewarding, endearing, loving and exciting career I have ever had. Every day, we get the privilege to wear so many hats for our kids. We become their parents, therapists, coaches, advocates, and so much more, we pour everything we have into helping students succeed and grow. Five Questions with Ben Davenport Science Hill history teacher Ben Davenport was named one of the District-Level Teachers of the Year. A Johnson City native, Davenport attended Science Hill High School and graduated in 2001 before going on to receive a bachelor’s degree in history from UT, a master’s degree in teaching from ETSU and an educational specialist degree from Union Commonwealth University. When outside the classroom, Davenport enjoys watching sports, traveling to new places and spending time with family. What led you to pursue a career in education? I visited a high school classroom as a college student and appreciated the interactions and learning that was happening. I have always had a desire to know and learn more. I think that I had positive role models in my life from my family and teachers, and as I got older I realized that those people had a direct effect on my future. I wanted to help others as they helped me, so it was a natural fit. What is your favorite part of your job? Each day is unique, and I love the challenge of teaching. I love the times when the lightbulb goes off in a student's head and they learn something new. I love when they can connect past events to the current day. I love seeing their critical thinking and analytical skills grow. This is the only profession that has an impact on all professions. What is your favorite lesson or unit to teach in your classroom? I love teaching about World War II. My grandfather was a WWII vet and his generation experienced the hardships of the Great Depression and were asked to sacrifice for the greater good to fight totalitarian regimes. Teaching students about the war at home and abroad helps students know about resiliency, sacrifice, empathy and what America can achieve when united for a cause. It shows how great this nation can be when we work together, not against one another. What is one piece of advice you share with students? Teaching history gives me all kinds of avenues to help students learn from the past. The best advice I can give them is to make a positive impact where they are and to have confidence in themselves. What is one common misconception about being a teacher? There are two misconceptions that come to mind immediately. First, students and teenagers are not as respectful or well behaved as they used to be. I find that kids by and large are good people. They want to help others, they are respectful of adults and they will work hard. They are motivated (and distracted) in many different ways, but I see great kids every single day at Science Hill. The second misconception is that teachers, especially experienced ones, can just ‘show up and teach’. Teachers have to constantly adapt and evolve how they teach and even what they teach. You have to be ready for different learning styles, different technology, different content and even different types of classrooms. Answers have been edited for length and AP style. Stay Informed: Subscribe to Our Newsletter Today
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