Daily editionWednesday, February 25th, 2026
Good morning, Johnson City.
The Daily Johnson City Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of February.
Community
Sullivan County first responders—partnered with the local animal shelter—will be outfitted with pet microchip scanners under Operation SafePet to quickly check lost or injured pets for microchips, helping owners learn if their pets are microchipped.
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Business
Michael Waltrip Brewing has partnered with Pins & Friends bowling & plans to launch a signature bar featuring its brews and race watch parties.
The new venue will open during the week of the Food City 500 in April after the company left its Moore Street location.
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Health
State officials warn Tennesseans that LifeX Research Corporation is not licensed to sell health coverage and reported deceptive practices that misled consumers by promising policies from well-known insurers — officials urge shoppers to verify agent credentials and avoid providing personal information.
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