Thursday, April 24th, 2025

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Good morning, Johnson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local business owners in Johnson City can review updated online details on small business development resources & assistance through Tennessee Small Business Development Centers while similar information is available for Virginia. WCYB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ High Point Elementary staff now use AI glasses that translate Spanish to English in real time — the technology helps during registration to improve communication with Hispanic families. Principal Cindy Jackson said the school will add more glasses in the near future to keep communication open with all parents. WCYB
- ➤ West Ridge High School students explored virtual career training—learning about truck driving, welding, and heavy equipment operation—through a workshop partnered with the Tennessee Valley Authority. WCYB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Johnson City Solid Waste Division announced two spring cleaning drop-off sites for Washington County residents to deposit trash, e-waste, metal, and bulk items on May 3 from 7 a.m. to noon at Indian Trail Middle School and Science Hill High School — hazardous materials are not accepted. WCYB
- ➤ Applications are now open for the Governor's Response and Recovery Fund to support Tennessee victims of Helene. Local governments, non-profit organizations, businesses, farmers, and foresters in several counties (Carter, Greene, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi and Washington) can apply to receive a share of the $100 million set aside for unmet disaster recovery needs. WCYB
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new medical foster home program has been launched for veterans to receive daily living assistance such as bathing, dressing—tasks that local caregivers can provide by opening their homes for up to three veterans. The James H. Quillen VA Medical Center is seeking volunteers to help deliver this alternative to traditional assisted living. WCYB
SHOP NEWS
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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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Repticon Johnson City 2025
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Holiday Inn Johnson City — Admission varies — Explore a dedicated reptile trade show featuring exotic pets, supplies, and more.
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Intermediate Blacksmithing: Forged Calla Lilies
1-3:30 p.m. — The Inventor Center — Prerequisite required — Learn to forge beautiful Calla lilies in this intermediate blacksmithing workshop.
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