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Johnson City plans on holding a ribbon cutting ceremony for the long-awaited Langston Centre from 2-5 p.m. Nov. 17.
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Langston Centre

Johnson City will hold ribbon cutting for Langston Center in November

Johnson City plans to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the long-awaited Langston Centre from 2-5 p.m. Nov. 17. Organizers anticipate the event will include tours and refreshments.

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Mayor Johnny Lynch administers the oath of office to UnicoiPolice Chief Andy Slagle as Slagle's immediate past commander, Sheriff Mike Hensley, looks on.
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Unicoi Police Department

Former Unicoi County Deputy to serve as police chief in Unicoi

Andy Slagle, a former K-9 handler for the Unicoi County Sheriff’s Deputy, was sworn in as Unicoi’s first police chief Friday at the 25th anniversary celebration.

Oct 11, 2019 at 11:00 PM
Triple G Ventures, a partnership consisting of Greg Cox, Grant Summers and Cary Green, hopes to complete renovations to the remaining commercial spaces at 121 N. Commerce St. in the next four or five months.
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North Commerce Street

Progress continues on redevelopment of North Commerce Street

Stakeholders anticipate the effort to rehabilitate a previously under-utilized block of buildings on North Commerce Street, which run alongside the Norfolk Southern train tracks in downtown Johnson City, will hit some milestones in the next several months.

Oct 11, 2019 at 10:00 PM
Local officials expect the redevelopment of the John Sevier Center will have a significant economic impact, but the ultimate use for the building will depend on the market.
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John Sevier Center

Board organizes Sevier Center efforts

Now the owner of an apartment building, the Johnson City Development Authority is sorting out its role as a landlord.

Oct 11, 2019 at 9:00 PM
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‘ET Echo’ shares campus news, provides valuable experience to students

The “ET Echo” is the newest brainchild of East Tennessee State University’s student media. Recently launched, this five-minute news report is a collaboration between the East Tennessean and The Edge 89.5 HD4, ETSU’s student newspaper and radio station.

Oct 11, 2019 at 4:37 PM
From left (back row): First Sergeant (1SG) Scott Nation; Staff Sergeant (SSG) Joseph Baydoun; Major Mike Smith. From left (front row): David Haselroth, ETSU Office of Veterans Affairs; Guy Hurd, Interim Director of ETSU Office of Veterans Affairs; Lana Moore, field representative for Sen. Lamar Alexander; Bill Darden, district director for Rep. Phil Roe; and Dr. Brian Noland, ETSU president.
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National Guard honors ETSU Veterans Affairs with Minuteman Award

The Tennessee Army National Guard recently visited East Tennessee State University to present a Minuteman Award to the Office of Veterans Affairs in recognition of the university’s participation in the Tennessee STRONG Act.

Oct 11, 2019 at 4:34 PM
From left, Dr. Dennis Depew, dean of the ETSU College of Business and Technology; Tim Lingerfelt, National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying; Jared Wilson, ETSU Surveying Program coordinator; and Dr. Jinseok Hong, assistant professor
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National education award presented to ETSU Surveying and Mapping Program

East Tennessee State University is the only institution in the Southeast and among seven nationwide to receive a 2019 Education Award from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).

Oct 11, 2019 at 4:32 PM
ETSU students Macy Carmack (left) and Kaitlyn Taylor converse in American Sign Language.
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ETSU’s American Sign Language minor is addressing education need in Tennessee

A new law sparked interest in a new minor in American Sign Language at East Tennessee State University. Just one year later, the ASL minor is thriving and meeting the needs of educators, students and professionals from across the state.

Oct 11, 2019 at 4:29 PM
Reader Thomas Carr submitted this photo of a truck and camper on fire along Interstate 26 in Kingsport on Friday.
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Camper fire on I-26 in Kingsport

Via Facebook, reader Thomas Carr submitted this photo of a truck and camper on fire along Interstate 26 in Kingsport on Friday.

Updated Oct 11, 2019 at 4:08 PM
Rifle, pistols and drugs found on I-26
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Troopers find loaded guns, rifle, drugs in I-26 arrest

ERWIN — A Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper found a driver passed out along Interstate 26 in Unicoi County on Wednesday, resulting in the discovery of a large amount of marijuana, loaded pistols, a rifle and pills, according to a THP news release. Oct 11, 2019 at 3:23 PM

President Donald Trump, joined by from left, Defense Secretary Mark Esper, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley, speaks to media during a briefing with senior military leaders in the Cabinet Room at the White House in Washington, Monday, Oct. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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United States government

Pentagon urges Turkey to halt incursion into Syria

WASHINGTON (AP) — An “impulsive” decision by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to invade northern Syria will further destabilize a region already caught up in civil war and puts America’s Syrian Kurdish partners “in harm’s way,” Defense Oct 11, 2019 at 1:22 PM

Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch, arrives on Capitol Hill, Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, in Washington, as she is scheduled to testify before congressional lawmakers on Friday as part of the House impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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Impeachment

Former ambassador to Ukraine says Trump pushed to oust her

WASHINGTON — Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch told lawmakers Friday that President Donald Trump pressured the State Department to oust her from her position.

Oct 11, 2019 at 1:22 PM
Jonesborough officials have proposed a plan to purchase 40 acres near North Cherokee Street/Tavern Hill Road to build a new K-8 school in Jonesborough. The site is just north of the George P. Jaynes Justice Center.
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Jonesborough School

School lease details posted on county website

A proposed contract between Washington County and Jonesborough calling for the town to construct a new K-8 school and sports complex to be leased by the county has been posted at washingtoncountytn.org.

Oct 11, 2019 at 8:00 AM
Johnson City Police Chief Mark Sirois announced Oct. 11, 2017, that he would retire in February after 26 years with the department.
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Today in Johnson City History

Today in Johnson City History: October 11

Oct. 11, 1884: S.B. McElreth’s Troupe, a Johnson City comedy act “well known in this country,” performed at Jobe’s Opera House.

Oct 11, 2019 at 6:00 AM
Elizabethton Fire Marshall addressed City Council Thursday night about the difficulties of the open burn section of the current fire code.
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Elizabethton City Council

Elizabethton City Council accepts state help on two new bridges, prohibits open burning

ELIZABETHTON _ Problems with open burning in Elizabethton and the replacement of two old bridges in poor condition topped the list of actions considered by the City Council on Thursday night.

Oct 10, 2019 at 10:35 PM
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