Daily editionSaturday, August 1st, 2026
Good morning, Johnson City.
The Daily Johnson City Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of August.
Community
Valley Institute High School's Class of 1953 reconnects after more than seven decades at a reunion designed to revive old ties & share memories.
Organizers plan to bring alumni together to celebrate community bonds.
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Education
Washington County Schools is launching a new bus tracking system called BusRight on Monday, Aug. 3 to provide real-time check-ins when students board and exit buses, helping parents track rides and boost safety.
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Government
Officials in Johnson City remind drivers to stop for school buses as students return to class today— motorist caution is urged near school routes to keep children safe.
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Sports
NASCAR may move the Night Race at Bristol to August after a Tennessee home game in September caused a conflict.
Speedway Motorsports has not yet finalized the 2027 schedule + further details are expected in the coming weeks.
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