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Johnson City
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Johnson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Summer Food Service Program will launch next month at four locations in Northeast to deliver free & nutritious five-day meal boxes for kids, with meals available on a first-come, first-served basis. WCYB
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A devastating fire in Erwin displaced six families Monday — local ministry Hnds and Ft opened drop-off sites at Maple Grove Restaurant and Solo Café to collect household items and financial help through May 15. WCYB
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in TN climbed overnight as new research by the Institute on Taxation & Economic Policy shows drivers now pay an extra $42 per month with a regular gallon costing over $3.90. Economists say high crude oil costs and speculator reactions to overseas events may drive consumers to opt for fuel-efficient vehicles. WFHG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Tennessee Department of Transportation has launched its Rural Service Patrol program to help drivers in rural areas of Region 1 and expand its HELP Program. A kickoff event will be held on May 28 at the Welcome Center off I-26 in Kingsport. WFHG
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Garland Farm Crawfish Boil
12-5 p.m. — Garland Farm Estates — $50 per person, kids 16 & under free — Indulge in a spicy crawfish boil while enjoying live music and supporting a great cause.
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