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Johnson City
Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Good morning, Johnson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of December.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Milligan University's WUMC is partnering with the BBC to launch the national program BBC Introducing in America tomorrow that will air monthly to spotlight emerging musical talent and support local artists like Annabelle's Curse. The station will be featured in January (a big honor for the school). WCYB
- ➤ Sullivan East senior Will Carrier earned recognition for his leadership in class & on the golf course. The class president and National Honor Society member finished 17th in state golf and will attend Milligan University to study nursing. WCYB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ US Army Corporal George Hagie, 18, was finally identified through scientific testing after his remains were disinterred from the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific — he will be laid to rest locally in May. WCYB
- ➤ TVA has received a $400 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to speed up construction of the country’s first small modular reactor at its Clinch River site in East Tennessee & it is set to advance U.S. nuclear development as authorized by Congress in 2024. WFHG
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Bristol Regional Medical Center has started testing a new device (a tiny wire in a heart catheter) that finds a heart problem that can cause chest pains when blood flow is weak. Hospitals in Johnson City will have the tool by January 2026, officials said. WCYB
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A Publix supermarket is set to anchor a new 77-acre shopping center in Boones Creek if commissioners approve a development agreement Thursday, with Horne Properties planning to complete infrastructure by May 2027 and open the store by June 2027 at the northwest corner of Boones Creek and Christian Church roads. WFHG
- ➤ Local real estate analyst Don Finley reports that our region’s housing shortage is uneven—Sullivan and Washington Counties show a sharper deficit compared to Carter County and parts of Virginia. He estimates about 2,000 new homes are needed to balance the market. WCYB
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Glory Shone Around Holiday Concert
4-10 p.m. — ETSU Martin Center for the Arts — Ticketed event — Celebrate the holiday season with a mix of classic and contemporary music performed by a large ensemble of student and faculty musicians.
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Jolabokaflod Celebration
3-5 p.m. — Shakti in the Mountains — $15 — Celebrate the joyful tradition of exchanging books and chocolate with cozy crafts and community spirit.
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Jingle 5K Night Run
7 PM - 1 AM — King Commons Park — Registration required — Experience the festive holiday lights while enjoying a fun evening run or walk with Santa and treats.
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Maylene and the Sons of Disaster Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Capone's — $20 — Experience a powerful performance by the resilient southern metal band after a long hiatus.
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Jeepin’ for a Claus
1-3 p.m. — Carver Recreation Center — Free toys for kids — Celebrate the season with Santa and enjoy free toys while capturing cherished moments.
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A Winter Gathering Yee Haw Style
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Yee-Haw Brewing Company — Free entry — Celebrate winter with fellow riders in a laid-back gathering focused on community and motorcycling fun.
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Midnight at The Big Top
8-11:30 p.m. — Holiday Inn Johnson City by IHG — Champagne required — Ring in 2026 with a live DJ, acrobats, and circus magic.
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