Friday, November 15th, 2024

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Good morning, Johnson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Speedway Children's Charities distributed over $1 million to 85 organizations in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia to support child-focused initiatives. WCYB
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A motorcyclist was hospitalized with injuries after a collision with a Volkswagen sedan in Washington County, Tennessee, with charges pending against both involved drivers. WFHG
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Danny Dwayne Davis, 56, was arrested by Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies for Aggravated Burglary after entering a home claiming to visit a fiancée he recently met. WFHG
- ➤ Dustin Scott Royle was arrested in Washington County for aggravated assault after an incident captured by security cameras. WFHG
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development is investing over $100 million in broadband expansion, with more than $800,000 awarded to Cloud Wise Academy in Johnson City for digital skills training and workforce development. WCYB
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Northeast Tennessee Regional Recovery Center celebrated the graduation of its first class of 20 participants from both inpatient and outpatient programs, marking a major milestone in their recovery journey. WCYB
SHOP NEWS
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ETSU Buccaneers vs. Furman Paladins College Football Game
Experience the thrilling matchup between the Furman Paladins and ETSU Buccaneers at William B. Greene Jr. Stadium.
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An Evening with Jeff Lane at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza
Experience a night of soulful folk music infused with country-blues at Johnson City's Rocks Wood Fired Pizza while enjoying great food and drinks with friends.
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Beginner Bladesmithing: Create Your Own Seahorse Knife
Experience the art of blacksmithing by forging your own small steel knife while learning about its history and techniques.
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Intro to Blacksmithing: Forged Leaves Workshop
Learn the fundamentals of blacksmithing while practicing hammer control techniques in a hands-on leaf-forging workshop.
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Nutcracker! A Magical Christmas Ballet Experience
Celebrate the holiday season with a magical performance of the Nutcracker featuring world-class ballet, whimsical puppets, and stunning acrobatics at the ETSU Martin Center.
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Creative Evening at Crossroads: Open Art Night
Experience a casual evening of creativity at Crossroads Craftworks, where you can work on your projects, enjoy socializing, and draw inspiration in a supportive environment.
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49 Winchester Benefit Concert for Hurricane Helene Relief
Experience an uplifting evening of music with 49 Winchester as they perform a benefit concert to support Hurricane Helene relief efforts in the Appalachian region.
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Live Music with Jeff Lane
Experience an enjoyable night of live music featuring Jeff Lane at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza & Grill, where great food and a mix of classic songs come together in a lively atmosphere.
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Jeff Lane Live at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza & Grill
Enjoy an evening of soul-infused folk music combined with country-blues at Rocks Pizza in Johnson City.
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Jingle and Mingle 2024
The Jingle and Mingle event hosted by WCQR will take place at Founder's Park in downtown Johnson City to thank listeners, donors, and community members.
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