Wednesday, October 30th, 2024

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Good morning, Johnson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The United Way of East Tennessee Highlands has allocated $220,000 to support children and families affected by Hurricane Helene, focusing on education and home repairs. WCYB
- ➤ Road cleanup and repairs continue in East Tennessee following Helene, with TDOT opening more routes and expecting one lane on I-26 to open this week. WFHG
- ➤ Girls on the Run, a positive and interactive program since 1996, boosts self-esteem and mental health among young girls through self-discovery, teamwork, and community projects, impacting over 13,000 girls in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. The East Tennessean
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Darius William Lavonta Adler, 21, was sentenced to life in prison for the first-degree murder of Daniel King after a gun sale meeting turned deadly. WFHG
- ➤ Washington County TN Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Joseph S. Kuscsik following a domestic incident, which included aggravated assault and kidnapping charges. WFHG
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Northeast Tennessee offers $25/hour jobs for flood recovery efforts, including debris removal and infrastructure repair, through the Tennessee CAREs grant program. WFHG
- ➤ A consultant's report reveals a $40 million renovation plan for the historic John Sevier Hotel, aiming for completion by late this decade with expectations of generating revenue, jobs, and tax returns. WFHG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Election turnout in Johnson City and Blountville, TN, has increased by 3-5% from the 2020 record, with voters of all ages participating, particularly noticing first-time middle-aged voters. WCYB
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