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Saturday, March 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Johnson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The East Tennessee Community Foundation changed its focus to long-term recovery six months after Helene by establishing the Neighbor to Neighbor Disaster Relief Fund, which collected donations from nearly 7,000 people and awarded over $4 million in grants for rebuilding across 25 counties. In Washington County, a long-term recovery group has rebuilt about a third of the damaged homes and will continue to help residents connect with needed services. WCYB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Twin sisters Monika and Teresa Schorer from Jonesborough used to work at the James H Quillen VA Medical Center and pleaded guilty on Wednesday to fraud charges—taking cash bribes for surgical products and agreeing to pay $426,309 in restitution before they are sentenced on July 23. WFHG
- ➤ Timothy Blair had his bail revoked Thursday after he was accused of shooting a Johnson City police officer in the 400 block of South Barton Street on March 12 and faces an attempted murder charge with a court appearance set for June 16 while held at Washington County Jail. WCYB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ In recognition of Women’s History Month, Brookdale resident Inger Rikstad shared her journey from leaving Norway during World War II to build a life in America — she will celebrate her 88th birthday on April 7 with her Brookdale family. WCYB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kevin Mahoney, who managed the Johnson City Doughboys for three seasons and was named the 2023 Appalachian League Manager of the Year, has been named assistant coach for the New York Mets. He led his team to a league title in 2023 and recorded 87 wins from 2022—2024. WFHG
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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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Farm to Glass Cocktail Class
6-8 p.m. — Tennessee Hills Brewstillery — Costs vary — Enjoy a hands-on cocktail class featuring locally sourced ingredients paired with delicious bites.
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Come From Away Musical
7-8:30 p.m. — ETSU Martin Center for the Arts — Check venue for pricing — Experience the inspiring true story of stranded passengers and the kindness of a small town during a historic moment.
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