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Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Johnson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding 18-year-old Madelynn Blair, known as Maddy, who was last seen April 5 and is described as having brown hair, green eyes & a height of 5’3″ with a weight of about 125 pounds. WFHG
- ➤ At the Unicoi County Courthouse in Erwin, the murder trial for 29-year-old Tyler Owens, charged with shooting his girlfriend Stacie Brugger after a February 2022 argument, began as a jury was set and opening statements were given Monday – Owens pleaded guilty to five charges including possession of a firearm during a dangerous felony and evading arrest while pleading not guilty to nine charges including tampering with evidence and first-degree murder. WFHG
- ➤ Johnson City Police warned residents to be on guard for phone and online scams that pressure victims into buying gift cards, sending cryptocurrency or sharing bank details — the department said they will never call or text to demand payment. WFHG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Tweetsie Trail is a 10-mile gravel path that follows the old East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad route and is used by local hikers and bikers; established as a rails-to-trails project in 2014, the trail now preserves memories of a train that once carried materials and passengers between Johnson City and Elizabethton—details shared by the Library’s Local History and Genealogy Specialist. Johnson City Public Library
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Education leaders in Johnson City met with incoming superintendent Erin Slater from the Fort Madison Community School District on Monday to finalize her contract, which will take effect on July 1 until June 30, 2029—her annual salary is $189,800. WFHG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Patty Woodby announced Tuesday that Cathy Umrichin is the new director of Carter County Emergency Management, bringing over 30 years of crisis response experience from work with the NYPD and Port Authority. Deputy director Luke Gragg (a veteran rescue lieutenant with multiple technical rescue certifications) was also named to help plan and coordinate emergency responses. WCYB
- ➤ Today, the House Government Operations Committee voted 8-7 in favor of HB 0793, a bill that would allow public schools to require proof of citizenship from K-12 students and to charge tuition or deny enrollment for those without proper status. The bill will move to the Finance, Ways, and Means Committee and then to the Senate calendar committee—if passed, it may face a challenge in Federal Court. WFHG
SHOP NEWS
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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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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.
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Thirsty Orange Beer Festival
1-6 p.m. — Founders Park — $ — Sample over 150 unique beers and enjoy local craft brews at the 12th annual Thirsty Orange Brew Extravaganza.
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Paint and Sip Night
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Wild Wing Cafe — $35 — Unleash your creativity while enjoying a fun night of painting and sipping wine.
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