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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025

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Good morning, Johnson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of April.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Families in Elizabethton will hold a corn hole tournament at Kiwani's Park this Saturday, April 5 at Noon to raise funds for baby Milo, who was born with two rare conditions and had life-saving surgery at Vanderbilt. Milo will need more treatment and later go to a hospital in Boston—his mom Lauren Bowling said he faces a long road of surgeries—while the community offers raffles and concessions.  WCYB
  • Residents impacted by Helene went to the Goodwill Tenneva Helene Disaster Relief mobile unit to receive four clothing items and a pair of shoes donated for the storm—its next stop is Greenwood Methodist Church in Greenville at 10 a.m. on Thursday.  WCYB

CRIME NEWS

  • A 25-year-old woman was indicted by a Washington County grand jury for vehicular homicide in connection with the death of a 26-year-old ETSU graduate assistant who was struck by a vehicle while riding her bicycle in October — prosecutors say she was driving under the influence at the time.  WFHG
  • A fatal crash on Hilltop Road in Johnson City left a female driver dead and resulted in vehicular homicide charges against Daniel Czerwonka, 46, whose van collided with another vehicle at 2 a.m. Monday.  WFHG
  • Johnson City police blocked the 600 block of E Fairview Ave on Tuesday night after residents reported hearing two to three shots followed by arguing; officers arrested a suspect and took a victim to the hospital who is expected to survive.  WCYB

EDUCATION NEWS

  • At a Tuesday Senate committee meeting, lawmakers debated SB 836 (sponsored by Senator Bo Watson and Rep. William Lamberth) which would require every K-12 school to verify a student's U.S. citizenship at enrollment and charge tuition to undocumented students. Supporters claim the bill will save money on English Language Learning spending while critics and protestors warn it may raise staffing costs and risk federal funding.  WCYB

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Thu, 4/3/25

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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.

    Fri, 4/11/25

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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.

    Sat, 4/12/25

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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.

    Wed, 4/16/25

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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.

    Fri, 4/18/25

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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.

    Thu, 4/24/25

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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.

    Mon, 4/28/25

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  • Come From Away Musical

    7-8:30 p.m. — ETSU Martin Center for the Arts — Ticketed event — Experience the uplifting true story of 7,000 passengers and a small Newfoundland town's warm embrace after 9/11.

    Tue, 4/29/25

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