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David Laxton, outside plant manager for iRis Networks, speaks before the Johnson City Commission during Thursday's meeting. Laxton, on behalf of his company, is seeking authorization to install 5.45 miles of fiber optic cable in Johnson City.
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Iris Networks

iRis Network gains Johnson City Commission approval to install fiber-optic network

A regional broadband provider moved one step closer to amplifying its fiber-optic presence in Johnson City. 

Updated Yesterday at 11:18 PM
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Johnson City Press

Press wins four 1st-place awards, general excellence at state contest

The Johnson City Press was recognized Thursday for providing another year of quality journalism to its readers.

Updated Yesterday at 11:17 PM
In a Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 file photo, a school bus is carried away, in Chattanooga from the site where it crashed.
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Driver in deadly school bus crash could face more charges

CHATTANOOGA — The driver in a Tennessee school bus crash that killed six elementary students on board in November could soon face additional charges, prosecutors said Thursday.

Updated Yesterday at 10:24 PM
Incoming Quillen College of Medicne attend the Tennessee Medical Assosication reception Thursday evening.
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Tennessee Medical Association

Tennessee Medical Association recruits new medical students to aid in opioid addiction goals

Incoming Quillen College of Medicine students will begin hitting the books this fall, but they also have a chance to get involved with the community through the Tennessee Medical Association.

Updated Yesterday at 10:24 PM
FILE - In this July 11, 2017, file photo, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington. McCain has been diagnosed with a brain tumor after a blood clot was removed.
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United States Congress

Despite cancer diagnosis, McCain says, 'I'll be back soon'

WASHINGTON — Battling brain cancer, John McCain on Thursday vowed to return to the Senate, leveling fresh criticism at the Trump administration and aiming a good-natured dig at Republican and Democratic colleagues shaken by news of his diagnosis.

Updated Yesterday at 10:15 PM
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky. leaves the Senate chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, July 13, 2017, after announcing the revised version of the Republican health care bill. The bill has been in jeopardy because of opposition from within the GOP ranks.
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GOP leaders plan Tuesday health vote, it's an uphill climb

WASHINGTON — Republican leaders pushed toward a Senate vote next Tuesday on resurrecting their nearly flat-lined health care bill. Their uphill drive was further complicated by the ailing GOP Sen. John McCain’s potential absence and a dreary report envisioning that the number of uninsured Americans would soar.

Yesterday at 10:11 PM
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Johnson City Police

Police arrest woman on charges of aggravated assault, shoplifting and paraphernalia

Police say they went to Dollar General at 411 Broadway Street in response to a call reporting a shoplifter. The manager observed Richardson placing store items into several backpacks. Police said after the manager attempted to stop Richardson, she ran outside.

Yesterday at 9:38 PM
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Man arrested after leaving the scene of a crash

Johnson City Police arrested a man Thursday on charges of leaving the scene of a crash, driving the wrong way on a one way road and reckless endangerment.

Updated Yesterday at 9:19 PM
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Johnson City police arrest man on charges of identity theft, forgery and credit card fraud

Police arrested a man Wednesday on charges of identity theft, forgery and credit card fraud over $1,000.

Yesterday at 8:35 PM
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crime

Auto burglary investigation leads to arrest

Johnson City police arrested a man Wednesday on charges of auto burglary.

Yesterday at 8:29 PM
Former NFL football star O.J. Simpson appears via video for his parole hearing at the Lovelock Correctional Center in Lovelock, Nev., on Thursday, July 20, 2017. Simpson was convicted in 2008 of enlisting some men he barely knew, including two who had guns, to retrieve from two sports collectibles sellers some items that Simpson said were stolen from him a decade earlier.
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O.J. Simpson granted parole in Nevada robbery

LOVELOCK, Nev. — O.J. Simpson will be paroled after serving nine years in prison for a botched bid to retrieve sports memorabilia in Las Vegas.

Updated Yesterday at 3:09 PM
In this file photo, law enforcement cordon off the area surrounding the Ferris wheel at the Greene County Fair after three people fell from the ride. Baileyton police Officer Kenneth Bitner is visible at right.
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Lawsuits filed over Greene County Ferris wheel mishap

GREENEVILLE — Two lawsuits over a Ferris wheel accident that took place at the Greene County Fair last year were filed in federal court this week.

Updated Yesterday at 9:45 AM
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Business

Meade Tractor HQ will go to Tri-Cities Crossing

KINGSPORT — Meade Tractor announced Wednesday it has selected Kingsport for its new company headquarters, according to the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce.

Updated Yesterday at 9:43 AM
Shawn Dodge stands proudly in front of the ETSU ROTC building after recently accepting his new position as chair of the department and commander of ETSU ROTC.
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Johnson City

Shawn Dodge accepts new position as commander of ETSU ROTC

After Lt. Col. Glen Howie left his position as commander of East Tennessee State University’s ROTC program, it was time for the program to select a new leader.

Updated Jul 19, 2017 at 10:23 PM
FILE - In this July 11, 2017, file photo, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington. McCain has been diagnosed with a brain tumor after a blood clot was removed. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
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United States Congress

Doctors: Sen. John McCain has brain tumor

Arizona Sen. John McCain, the 2008 Republican presidential nominee with a well-known maverick streak that often vexed his GOP colleagues, has been diagnosed with a brain tumor, his office said in a statement Wednesday.

Updated Jul 19, 2017 at 9:33 PM