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Daily editionThursday, May 7th, 2026

Good morning, Johnson City.

The Daily Johnson City Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of May.

Business

  1. The Johnson City Commission will review a purchase and sale agreement for property on Sells Avenue + North State of Franklin Road this evening to pave the way for the city's first Culver’s restaurant.

    The franchisee will have a 150-day due diligence period if the deal is approved.

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Education

  1. Local middle schoolers from Sullins Academy appeared on the Today show Wednesday morning during an education trip to New York, where they visited the Metropolitan Museum & the Statue of Liberty and attended a Broadway performance of 'Aladdin.'

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