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Johnson City
Thursday, March 20th, 2025
Good morning, Johnson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Timothy Blair, 55, posted a $250,000 bond and was released from jail on Tuesday night after being accused of shooting a police officer on March 12 in the 400 block of South Barton Street—he must wear an ankle monitor while prosecutors plan to revoke his bond at a hearing on March 27—. WCYB
- ➤ Police said a masked man in a silver sedan broke into Harmony Free Will Baptist Church early Tuesday — stealing tools and donations worth over $2,000 from an outdoor storage building — while the church helped Helene victims. WCYB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ In honor of Women's History Month, 87-year-old Inger Rikstad—living at Brookdale Senior Living Home—shared her journey from war-torn Norway to America for a better life as reported by News 5. She left Norway after World War II, later joined her husband in New York by learning English, starting a construction company, and raising a daughter; she will celebrate her birthday on April 7. WCYB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Elizabethton High School today launched a fundraiser for its planned athletic facility, the Dave Rider Center for Athletic Performance, to boost student health and training. Community members can contribute by sponsoring workout equipment that will bear their names—custom donations are also accepted. WCYB
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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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Dear Evan Hansen
7-8:30 p.m. — ETSU Martin Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a poignant and powerful musical that explores the complexities of belonging in the age of social media.
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Below 7 Band Performance
9 PM – 1 AM — Capone's — Free entry — Experience a lively night of music with the Below 7 band hailing from Virginia and Tennessee.
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