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FILE -- Leisure Products Inc. purchased the former Bosch Brakes plant in 2014, but spent 18 months renovating the facility to meet its specific manufacturing needs.

LPI Inc. employee tests positive for COVID-19; linked to Unicoi outbreak
Washington County Deputy David Cate and protester Mark Karluah grip hands during Monday night's demonstration in downtown Johnson City.

Washington County deputy, BLM protester hug calls for change
Quincy Mason, center, the son of George Floyd, and family attorney Ben Crump, left, kneel, Wednesday, June 3, 2020 as they visited the site of a memorial in Minneapolis where Floyd was arrested on May 25 and died while in police custody. Video shared online by a bystander showed a white officer kneeling on his neck during his arrest as he pleaded that he couldn't breathe. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Newspaper: Charges for 3 officers involved in Floyd's death
Anthony Sanders and Chris Moore represent the Pride Community Center of the Tri-Cities in the TriPride Festival parade in downtown Johnson City Saturday. Sept. 15, 2018.

Local woman starting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative for local businesses
Dustin Long has his hand raised after scoring a fourth-round knockout of Marsellos Wilder, brother of former heavyweight boxing champion Deontay Wilder, on November 23, 2019.

Local fighter organizing basketball game to promote unity, understanding

Wooden crosses with names of WWII dead are held prior to being laid for the Portsmouth Trust group by British expatriate Steven Oldrid during D-Day ceremonies at the local war cemetery in Benouville, Normandy, France on Saturday, June 6, 2020. Due to coronavirus measures many relatives and veterans will not make this years 76th anniversary of D-Day. Oldrid will be bringing it to them virtually as he places wreaths and crosses for families and posts the moments on his facebook page. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)
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D-Day

One man lays wreaths in Normandy on this unusual D-Day

BENOUVILLE, France — The essence of war remembrance is to make sure the fallen are never forgotten. All it takes is a wreath, a tiny wooden cross, a little token on a faraway grave to show that people still care about their fallen hero, parent or Today at 9:00 AM

FILE - In this March 12, 2020, file photo Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks about the coronavirus in Wilmington, Del. Biden has won the last few delegates he needed to clinch the Democratic nomination for president. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
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Biden formally clinches Democratic presidential nomination

WASHINGTON — Joe Biden has formally clinched the Democratic presidential nomination, setting him up for a bruising challenge to President Donald Trump that will play out against the unprecedented backdrop of a pandemic, economic collapse and Today at 8:58 AM

Red Cross blood donor Katie Wilt said, "Now more than ever, with the global pandemic, it’s really important to give back and put others before yourself.”
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American Red Cross of Northeast Tennessee

Red Cross blood drives return to Northeast Tennessee

The first local Red Cross blood drive since June 2019 will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, at the regional Red Cross office at 660 Eastern Star Road, Kingsport.

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Subscribe to your local farm

Agriculture has always been important to our area.

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June 6, 1948: "The Gangster" starring Barry Sullivan was showing at the Tennessee Theatre at West Main and Boone streets.
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Today in Johnson City History

Today in Johnson City History: June 6

June 6, 1885: The Comet advised readers, “Messrs. Lide & Smith have a new ad in this issue of The Comet. The advertisement speaks for itself, but we like to add a good word for men who show the tack, energy and goaheaditiveness Today at 10:00 AM

Happy Valley running back Matthew Bahn (22) looks upfield in the Warriors' win over Chuckey-Doak. He scored on a six-yard touchdown run.
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Happy Valley Warriors

Winning season on gridiron highlighted Warriors’ year

Happy Valley got off to a strong start on the football field before late-season injuries took their toll.

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Sullivan Central's Abbey Crawford was one of Northeast Tennessee's best players.
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Athletic year in review

Lady Cougars had a memorable season

Editor’s Note: This is part of a series of year-in-review stories that will focus on the top achievements by area high schools in the 2019-20 athletic season.

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Novel Coronavirus

Seven new deaths in Tennessee COVID-19 report

The Tennessee Department of Health reported 400 new cases and seven new deaths from novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on Friday. Tennessee’s case count grew to 25,520. The death toll reached 408.

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A woman speaks during a community forum held by the New Generation Freedom Fighters at the Willow Tree Coffeehouse on Friday, June 5, 2020. Photo: Jonathan Roberts/Johnson City Press
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New Generation Freedom Fighters

With a new name, group aims to push for police reform in Johnson City

Members of the New Generation Freedom Fighters — a group that formed in Johnson City to protest the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody — are setting their sights on turning Johnson City into a model community for police reform. Jun 5, 2020 at 10:10 PM

FILE -- Leisure Products Inc. purchased the former Bosch Brakes plant in 2014, but spent 18 months renovating the facility to meet its specific manufacturing needs.
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Novel Coronavirus

LPI Inc. employee tests positive for COVID-19; linked to Unicoi outbreak

A cluster of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases at a farm in Unicoi County may have spread to an employee at LPI Inc. in Johnson City.

Updated Jun 5, 2020 at 9:53 PM
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Jonesborough Police Department

Grant opens door for Jonesborough to add officers

The Town of Jonesborough can soon add two police officers to its ranks, thanks to being selected for a $250,000 hiring grant through the Department of Justice.

Updated Jun 5, 2020 at 9:51 PM
Mike Poe is the defending Senior Division champion at the Tillinghast Invitational.
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Local golf

Tillinghast Invitational boasts what might be its strongest field ever

The 15th annual Tillinghast Invitational golf tournament will have the feel of a big college event thanks to an influx of players from NCAA Division I schools.

Updated Jun 5, 2020 at 8:27 PM
Science Hill High School will host a traditional graduation on Friday, June 19 at 7 p.m. in Kermit Tipton Stadium.
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Science Hill High School

Science Hill to host graduation under lights at Kermit Tipton Stadium

Science Hill High School will host its traditional graduation on Friday, June 19 at 7 p.m. in Kermit Tipton Stadium.

Updated Jun 5, 2020 at 7:36 PM
The Washington County Board of Education met electronically Thursday night.
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Washington County Board of Education

County school board makes masks 'optional' at graduations

The graduations will be staged in each school’s football stadium, and both ceremonies will begin at 9 a.m. David Crockett’s ceremony will be held on June 19, and Daniel Boone’s will be held on June 20.

Updated Jun 5, 2020 at 4:59 PM
A 2014 file photo of Jamie Dove, owner of River Creek Farm and Main Street Pizza Co, at the intersection of the Nolichucky River and Little Limestone Creek that is located on the downriver side of River Creek Farm.
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Washington County CIA Committee

Business owner wants to grow local agriculture

The entrepreneur said in a time when the culture “is digesting the same media,” agriculture provides Northeast Tennessee with a narrative that allows it to stand out in an increasingly homogeneous world.

Updated Jun 5, 2020 at 4:35 PM
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