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Daily editionSaturday, October 5th, 2024

Good morning, Johnson City.

The Daily Johnson City Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of October.

Community

  1. Brownlow Utility District provides potable water at Roan Creek Elementary and Pleasant Grove Baptist Church for customers to fill containers over the weekend.

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  2. Johnson County residents are now eligible for FEMA assistance as part of the area's recovery efforts from recent storm damage.

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  3. Walmart and Dolly Parton contribute a combined $12 million to Helene flood relief, with additional pledges to match donations, demonstrating their commitment to aiding affected communities.

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  4. Molson Coors donated 50,000 cans of water to Kingsport for Helene flood recovery, part of nearly 3 million cans given to disaster-impacted communities since 2017.

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Health

  1. Following Hurricane Helene's flooding, Ballad Health has resumed elective surgeries at Kingsport hospitals and continues to support affected communities and staff through various initiatives.

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Accidents

  1. State Route 350 and State Route 133 in East Tennessee reopened a week after being severely damaged by Hurricane Helene, thanks to the efforts of 75 TDOT employees.

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Johnson City Events

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  1. Photoshop Certification Program in Johnson City, TN

    Monday, October 7th, 2024 · Learn essential Photoshop skills through a comprehensive certificate program designed for marketing professionals, designers, and creative communicators.

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  2. IBN Evening Social Gathering in Johnson City, TN

    Thursday, October 10th, 2024 · Experience a fun and informal evening social gathering held monthly, welcoming everyone to connect and enjoy at Tennessee Hills Brewstillery.

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  3. Live Music with Jeff Lane at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza & Grill

    Friday, October 11th, 2024 · Experience a night of soul-infused folk and country-blues music while enjoying delicious food and drinks at Rocks Pizza in Johnson City.

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  4. East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs. Samford Bulldogs Football Game

    Saturday, October 12th, 2024 · Experience an exciting college football matchup between the East Tennessee State Buccaneers and the Samford Bulldogs at William B. Greene Jr. Stadium.

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  5. Ben Folds Live in Concert

    Thursday, October 17th, 2024 · Experience a captivating evening with the Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter Ben Folds, known for his genre-bending music and significant influence in the music world.

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  6. Jeff Lane Acoustic Night at Rocks Pizza

    Friday, October 18th, 2024 · Experience a vibrant evening of soul-infused folk music with Jeff Lane while enjoying delicious wood-fired pizza and a friendly atmosphere.

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  7. Half-Price Sale Extravaganza

    Saturday, October 19th, 2024 · Experience amazing bargains with half-off deals on selected items, alongside free admission and parking at the Appalachian Fair.

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  8. Whiskey Myers Live in Concert

    Sunday, October 20th, 2024 · Experience the raw and honest sound of country music with Colby Acuff, a fourth generation Idaho native known for his rugged spirit and authentic lyrics.

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  9. Live Performance by Nick Ray

    Thursday, October 24th, 2024 · Experience an engaging live performance by Nick Ray, an independent producer and singer/songwriter from New Orleans, at Watauga Brewing Company.

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  10. Jeff Lane Live at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza & Grill

    Friday, October 25th, 2024 · Experience an engaging performance by Jeff Lane at a local favorite venue known for its delicious wood-fired pizza and grill specialties.

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