Daily editionThursday, April 30th, 2026
Good morning, Johnson City.
The Daily Johnson City Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of April.
Community
Layla's Hope Elite is a basketball program for kids 16 and under run entirely on donations so every child can play regardless of cost + transportation.
The program builds athletic skills and confidence in local youth as they pursue their passion for the game.
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Business
The former Shoney's building is transforming into The Roan Commons where four businesses, including Taiwan On Bubble Tea, Dae Gee Korean BBQ, Drive + Draft Golf Simulator and Bar, and The Taste Tester Cheesecake Bakery, will open a drive thru option.
Developers say the new space will debut in November.
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Accidents
After a fire leveled an apartment complex in Erwin on Monday, six families were left homeless, and the nonprofit HNDS & FEET is raising funds with a $25,000 goal to secure temporary housing, a vehicle for one family, and other essentials.
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