Good morning, Johnson City.

Grace Meadows Farm Creamery held its grand opening on Oct. 7 at its new location at 3998 Bristol Hwy. The event offered free ice cream giveaways, games, and plans to source local milk & seasonal specialties.

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ETSU is running the Suit Up Bucs drive for gently used or new business attire to support students in job interviews.

Donations are accepted Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce, ETSU Alumni offices, or University Career Services on Sevier Street until November 6.

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ETSU students enjoyed a lively fall concert at Freedom Hall on Oct. 7 that featured artists A Boogie Wit da Hoodie and Shelailai (who debuted a new song) as they energized the crowd with interactive performances.

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Gas prices remain elevated today as stations in Johnson City offer gas at about $3.81 per gallon compared to roughly $4.00 in nearby areas — levels that are still more than a dollar higher than last year’s rates.

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ETSU researchers harness Nobel Prize-winning optogenetics (using 3D-printed devices and fiber optics) to study individual neurons behind memory and trauma responses at Quillen College of Medicine, building on breakthroughs honored on Oct. 5.

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ETSU lost its $2.3 million federal CCAMPIS childcare grant on Oct. 1, which had supported 28 student parents.

The university will use one-time funds this academic year + will decide on future childcare support as it faces tough budget choices.

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The ETSU Student Government Association updated BUC Fund rules (including a $5,000 off-campus cap and a 12-student limit) and will host its first Information Session on Oct. 29 to help student organizations learn the application process.

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Early voting runs until Oct. 29 with polling sites open countywide.

ETSU Votes is hosting an early voting event on Oct. 21 at Borchuk Plaza from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m & Phi Sigma Alpha will co-sponsor an election integrity talk on Oct. 22.

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ETSU triathletes Taylor Walker (12th), Andie Psilopoulos (18th) and Ninon Lapierre (19th) earned spots in the A wave for the National Championship on Nov. 8 after competing Saturday at the East Regional Qualifier in Buford, GA where over 115 athletes from three NCAA divisions raced.

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ETSU men’s tennis duo Prachar and Listo earned a doubles semifinal spot at the Ohio Valley Regional Championship on Oct. 12 at Middle Tennessee State University - the team will continue their season with the Samford Invitational from Oct. 23-25.

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