Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of July.
Good morning, Johnson City.
Courtney Holbrook, owner of the Pop Off & Pour food truck, is collecting used children’s clothing and donations to help students get ready for school.
Donations can be dropped off at the food truck or The Candy Jar in Abingdon — the drive offers families a way to support kids.
Broadway comedy Clue will perform at the ETSU Martin Center on Oct.
26 and 27. Friends of the Martin Center presale starts Thursday, July 23 at 10 a.m., with general tickets available Friday, July 24.
ETSU students returning to campus soon will face new federal student loan repayment rules that took effect July 1.
The financial aid office is assisting students by offering guidance on the two repayment plans and changes that remove graduate plus loans.
Virginia Tech partnered with the Tennessee-based Appodlachia podcast to study regional accents by collecting over 1,500 voice recordings from across 13 states and mapping dialect differences in 423 counties — officials say the project celebrates diverse ways of speaking Appalachia.
John Battle High School confirmed that head baseball coach Jimmy Gobble stepped down after serving since 2018.
He led the Trojans to a 141-63 record, three Region 2D Championships, and a state runner-up finish in 2022.
Danville Otterbots vs. Johnson City Doughboys
7-10 p.m. — TVA Credit Union Stadium - Cardinal Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch the Danville Otterbots take on the Johnson City Doughboys in exciting live baseball action.
10 Years Reunion Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Capone's — Ages 18+ — Experience powerful live performances from the acclaimed rock band 10 Years as they celebrate their journey in music.
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