Good morning, Johnson City.

Local business owners and delivery drivers are feeling the strain from rising gas prices.

Magnolia Gardens Landscaping reported fuel expenses increased by ($30 to $50) a week as some stations now charge over $4 per gallon, which may force companies to adjust customer pricing.

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The Washington County Regional Planning Commission approved BWXT's expansion plan for its Jonesborough plant—an effort to build facilities to process depleted uranium of high purity—and the project is expected to create at least 175 full time jobs in about two years as part of a $1.6 billion federal contract.

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Advance Financial 24/7 (a pay lender) has closed all but one Tri Cities location as it restructures to better meet customer demand; the company said many long-time customers shifted to online services during COVID and have not returned to retail banking.

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Milligan University’s student-run radio station 90.5 WUMC celebrated 30 years on the air with a 24-hour marathon broadcast on Tuesday, Sept. 9 that featured recordings of past shows, alumni interviews and local music from each decade.

The station continues to accept music submissions online from local artists.

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State regulators said that BWXT was not in compliance following an unintentional wastewater discharge in Jonesborough on Aug. 24 — all contaminated areas have returned to normal radiation levels.

BWXT must submit details of its corrective actions by Friday, Oct. 9.

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Residents are urged to prepare for emergencies this month as the Washington County/Johnson City Emergency Management Agency promotes National Preparedness Month (Be a Preparedness Hero) by advising residents to build emergency kits, plan ahead and learn basic first aid skills.

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