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ETSU golf coach Fred Warren is congratulated by Kent State coach Herb Page after ETSU won its tournament for the first time ever Sunday.

Dramatic chip gives Bucs, Warren first win in home tourney
Jonesborough Police Officer Hannah Flemming and her K9 partner, Cygan. He's an explosive detection dog who worked the tents at this month's Storytelling Festival.

One dollar at a time, Jonesborough raising money for new K9s
President Donald Trump is trailed by two Secret Service agents as he lands at Tri-Cities Airport and walks over to greet a group of fans gathered to see him.

GALLERY: President Donald Trump flies into Tri-Cities Airport

Gov. Rick Scott, R-Fla., right, looks on as President Donald Trump talks with reporters after arriving at Eglin Air Force Base to visit areas affected by Hurricane Michael, Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, in Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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Trump gets bird's-eye view of devastated Florida communities

PANAMA CITY, Fla.  — President Donald Trump got a bird’s-eye view Monday of Florida communities left in ruins by Hurricane Michael, including houses without roofs, a toppled water tower and 18-wheel trucks scattered in a parking lot during a Today at 2:49 PM

FILE - In this June 1, 2018 file photo, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks at the 2018 Massachusetts Democratic Party Convention in Worcester, Mass. Warren has released results of a DNA test showing Native American ancestry in an effort to diffuse the issue ahead of any presidential run. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Warren's DNA test: 'Pocahontas' pushback, possible 2020 prep

WASHINGTON — That “Pocahontas” taunt must have rankled.

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1 dead, 1 wounded in shooting at naval base in Tennessee

MILLINGTON — Police in Tennessee say one man has been killed and another has been wounded in a shooting at a naval base.

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In this July 8, 2017, file photo people walk into a Sears store slated for closing that is next to a mall that is being torn down in Overland Park, Kan. Sears has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, buckling under its massive debt load and staggering losses. The company once dominated the American landscape, but whether a smaller Sears can be viable remains in question.
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Sears files for Chapter 11 amid plunging sales, massive debt

Sears filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday, buckling under its massive debt load and staggering losses.

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Flowers on the Appalachian Trail in Bakersville N.C. Photo by DeLaney Jenkins of Johnson City.
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What makes the Appalachian Trail so special? Its biodiversity

In order for the trail to remain pristine, I think it’s important to remember our place within this ecosystem every time we visit.

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Catch these mountain tunes this week

MUSIC

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2 world-renowned soloists bringing performances to Kingsport

Who: Symphony of the Mountains with special guests Christina Bouey and Steven Doane

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Explore art of all kinds in Jonesboroughs 10th annual Art in the Park

What: Annual Art in the Park

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Sing your heart out with karaoke this week

Tuesday, Oct. 16

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Ronnie Jenkins and Lyida Yampolsky rehearse their parts in Johnson City Community Theatre's production of "Godspell."
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5 Questions: Get to know local actor Ronnie Jenkins

Get to know local actor Ronnie Jenkins. Jenkins was born in Limestone and currently lives in Johnson City, where he studies at East Tennessee State University. You can catch him as mad scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter in Johnson City Community Theatre’s production of “The Rocky Horror Show,” which opens Thursday for seven performances.

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ETSU Department of Music to host Haunted House for all ages

All proceeds from the Haunted House will go toward the Department of Music to benefit all of its musical ensembles and help to fund travel, student recruitment activities and more.

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How has "A Star is Born" treated substance abuse over the past 81 years?

I dove in this week and watched four versions of the same sad movie in less than a week for a column. The things I do for love.

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Johnson City Public Library calendar

October 15-19, 2018. 

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Storyteller Vicki Juditz on the Absurdity of Ordinary Life

Even though the National Storytelling Festival is over this year, there are still a few more chances to catch world-class talent at the International Storytelling Center. 

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Niswonger Children’s Hospital to host annual Scarecrow Skedaddle & Shindig on Oct. 21

People of all ages, fitness levels and physical capabilities can enjoy a family-friendly event that helps them get active.

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