Daily editionFriday, January 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Johnson City.
The Daily Johnson City Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of January.
Business
Cheap Thrills Record Store opened on New Year's Day offering vinyl treasures like classic and new albums to local music fans; the store will host local artist events and become a community gathering spot.
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Sports
The Watauga Lake Sailing Club hosted its annual Frost Bite Race today—a three-mile contest on Watauga Lake in freezing conditions that kicked off the New Year with spirited competition and a post-race potluck.
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