Friday, March 14th, 2025

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Good morning, Johnson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Timothy Blair, 55, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after he allegedly shot a Johnson City police officer during a call on S Barton Street (the injured officer is in stable condition and Blair is at the Washington County Detention Center on a $250,000 bond). WCYB
- ➤ A Kingsport woman pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiring to file false tax returns for COVID-19 relief funds and faces a sentencing hearing in Greeneville on July 9—she received nearly $1.8 million out of more than $3.4 million in refunds. WFHG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Sullivan East hosted kindergartners on Thursday to show hands-on learning in career and technical education (cosmetology and culinary) while planning another event for Bluff City Elementary on Friday. This marks the 8th year the school has offered this CTE day. WCYB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tennessee lawmakers propose lowering the minimum age for school bus drivers from 25 to 21. If the bill passes, it will take effect on July 1—expanding the pool of drivers who complete proper training. WFHG
SHOP NEWS
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Cruz Contreras and The Black Lillies Live
Cruz Contreras and his band The Black Lillies will perform at the historic Down Home venue in Johnson City, TN.
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The Maggie Valley Band Live
7-11 p.m. | Down Home | Ticketed event | Enjoy a night of music with The Maggie Valley Band in an intimate venue.
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Thomm Jutz Concert
Thomm Jutz will perform live at Down Home in Johnson City, providing an evening of music.
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Blue Highway Live Album Recording Event
The multi-award-winning bluegrass band, Blue Highway, will record their next album live during their 30th Anniversary performance at ETSU Martin Center for the Arts.
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Florencia & the Feeling Concert
10 PM - 1 AM | Capone's | Tickets available | Enjoy a night of live music with Florencia & the Feeling.
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WyndRider
8 PM - 2 AM | Hide-Away LLC | Check ticket prices online | Enjoy an exciting evening with live music in Johnson City.
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Jackopierce Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — ETSU Martin Center for the Arts — Ticket info available — Enjoy a night of acoustic rock with the beloved duo Jackopierce.
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Ben Folds Live Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — ETSU Martin Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the genre-bending music of one of today’s major music influencers live in concert.
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The Final Frontier: A Symphony Pops Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — ETSU Martin Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience an out-of-this-world concert featuring iconic theme music from Star Trek, E.T., and Apollo 13.
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