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Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Johnson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Johnson City man was sentenced to 22 years in prison for second-degree murder after being found guilty earlier this year of killing James Allen Watson — authorities said he delayed calling emergency services and concealed the murder weapon. WCYB
- ➤ A Johnson City woman was taken into custody Tuesday after a pursuit on Interstate 81 nearly ended in a collision with an agent+ the 41-year-old, Cynthia Bowman, is charged with felony eluding and is held at Southwest Virginia Regional Jail+ no injuries were reported. WCYB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Johnson City's planning commission voted Tuesday night to send the Horizon 2045 plan to the full commission — the plan will guide local growth for the next 20 years as steady community feedback was collected well in advance. WCYB
- ➤ City officials said the change is for public safety — they plan to end alcohol sales at 1 a.m. and will review an ordinance in three readings, with the first on July 17 at 6 p.m. at city hall — and later readings on August 7 and August 21 at 6 p.m. WCYB
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A developer plans to build 254 apartments on a long-vacant 21-acre site near East Oakland Avenue with a rezoning request discussed at Tuesday’s Planning Commission meeting. The proposed site plan shows seven apartment buildings + six townhomes and a clubhouse as city staff recommends the change to support future growth. WFHG
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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