Daily editionThursday, July 2nd, 2026

Good morning, Johnson City.

The Daily Johnson City Team

Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of July.

Community

Johnson City Pepsi Independence Day Fireworks organizers advise fans to try new viewing spots as pyrotechnics launch at lower levels from old points.
A free shuttle runs from Target off North Roan to Freedom Hall at 5 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. with a laser light show planned.
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King University announced Wednesday that the SACSCOC board removed its warning status — a move that places the school back in compliance with accreditation standards.
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King University has had its warning status dropped by the college clearinghouse after balancing budgets, raising enrollment by 20 percent, and receiving continued alumni support; the changes address financial challenges that began in 2024.
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Boone Lake businesses and visitors are adapting to rising temperatures by scheduling extra breaks and keeping hydration available while marinas and restaurant kitchens work to manage the heat ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.
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Farmers and forest landowners hit by Hurricane Helene now have until August 31 to apply for relief, and state agriculture officials will begin on-site visits on July 6 in Washington County, Unicoi, Hamblin, Greene, Johnson, Carter, Hawkins and Cocke counties.
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The Tennessee Valley Authority is inviting public input on a long-range plan to boost electricity generation by 25 to 75 percent by 2040 to meet population growth and rising data center demand.
The agency is accepting online comments with a vote scheduled for August.
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