Saturday, November 16th, 2024

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Good morning, Johnson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Food City Speedway in Lights, a holiday tradition in the Tri-Cities, begins its 28th season, serving as the primary fundraiser for Speedway Children's Charities. WCYB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ East Tennessee State University Board of Trustees approved pay raises and an additional $3.2 million investment for full-time, benefits-eligible employees to align salaries with market rates. WCYB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Carter County receives a $425,000 grant to upgrade its outdated emergency communication system, enhancing safety and coordination among first responders. WCYB
- ➤ Washington County's review of provisional ballots slightly narrowed the margin in the Johnson City commission race, but did not alter the final results, maintaining Todd Fowler, Greg Cox, and Joe Wise as winners. WCYB
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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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Teni Rane Live Concert
Teni Rane will perform live at Down Home in Johnson City, showcasing her musical talents.
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