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Good morning, Johnson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Appalachian Power is urging income-eligible customers to apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program to lower electric bills — Tennessee residents can find details on the Tennessee Housing Development Agency website.  WFHG

HEALTH NEWS

  • Ballad Health said they may delay rebuilding the Unicoi County Hospital—destroyed in Hurricane Helene—because new budget legislation may cut Medicaid funds vital to the hospital's operation. Officials added that more rural hospitals in the network might face similar challenges if the Senate's changes to Medicaid survive the budget process.  WFHG

EVENTS

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  • Bristol State Liners vs. Danville Otterbots

    7-10 p.m. — TVA Credit Union Stadium - Cardinal Park — Tickets available — Catch the exciting matchup between the Bristol State Liners and the Danville Otterbots.

    Sat, 7/5/25

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  • Fridays After 5

    6:30-9:30 p.m. — King Commons Park — Free entry — Enjoy live music and local flair in Downtown Johnson City’s vibrant summer concert series.

    Fri, 7/11/25

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  • Beginner Blacksmithing: Steel Hooks Workshop

    1-3:30 p.m. — The Inventor Center — Cost info not provided — Forge unique steel hooks while exploring blacksmithing history and techniques with expert Brenden Bohannon.

    Sat, 7/12/25

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  • Intermediate Blacksmithing: Forged Calla Lilies

    1-3:30 p.m. — The Inventor Center — Prerequisite skills required — Learn to forge beautiful Calla lilies from bar stock in this hands-on intermediate class.

    Sun, 7/13/25

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  • Some Old Friends - Tuesday Tunes

    5:30-7 p.m. — The Philosopher's House — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of musical nostalgia with friends in a cozy venue.

    Tue, 7/22/25

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  • Johnson City Doughboys vs. Kingsport Axmen

    7-10 p.m. — TVA Credit Union Stadium — Check website for price — Catch an exciting baseball showdown with local teams in Johnson City.

    Wed, 7/23/25

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  • Bristol State Liners vs. Kingsport Axmen

    5-8 p.m. — TVA Credit Union Stadium - Cardinal Park — Buy tickets — Come watch an exciting clash between local teams in a vibrant stadium atmosphere.

    Sun, 7/27/25

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  • Appalachian Fair Home Show 2025

    August 1-3 — Appalachian Fairgrounds — Free entry — Discover home improvement inspirations with local and national vendors at this community-focused show.

    Fri, 8/1/25

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  • Mobile Pantry Event

    8:30-10 a.m. — Citi Solutions Center — Free access — Offering fresh produce and dry goods to those in need, no questions asked.

    Sat, 8/2/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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