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Yoda Statue in Jonesborough at Center of Town Controversy

Johnson City, Tennessee · Johnson City

Yoda Statue in Jonesborough at Center of Town Controversy

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JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — Those who have walked through Downtown Jonesborough may have noticed a two-foot-tall Jedi Master Yoda outside of The Lollipop Shop. This statue is causing much controversy online this week, with residents arguing whether two complaints are enough to have Yoda removed from the sidewalk. Jeff Gurley is the owner of The Lollipop Shop and the Yoda statue. He said he's been told by the town's building inspector that Yoda …See the Story

JC Schools looks to prepare students for AI-integrated future

Johnson City, Tennessee · Johnson City

JC Schools looks to prepare students for AI-integrated future

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Johnson City Schools is working to prepare students for an increasingly AI-integrated future through state-mandated policies and lessons that encourage ethical AI use, according to district officials.See the Story

Looking for fall migrating birds already underway

Johnson City, Tennessee · Johnson City

Looking for fall migrating birds already underway

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Birders track the transitions as one season merges into another, knowing that these are some of the best times to seek out birds. Fall migration doesn’t wait for a page to turn on a calendar.See the Story

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WCSO: Previously-missing autistic adult found safe

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UPDATE: The WCSO said Davis was found safe. JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Washington County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) is asking the public for help in locating a missing autistic adult on Sunday morning. A release from the WCSO said Austin Davis, 25, left his home in the 200 block of Hairetown Road Saturday night. Davis is around 6'3" and weighs 150 pounds. He has brown hair and a brown beard, the release said. The WCSO said Davis may be wearin…Autism · Washington County See the Story

JCPD provides stats on weekend arrests, citations after WCSO supplies patrols

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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Johnson City Police Department (JCPD) provided News Channel 11 with numbers on arrests and citations that took place downtown over the weekend. The Aug. 9-10 weekend looked a little different in downtown Johnson City, as the Washington County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) assisted the JCPD by providing patrols in the area. The assistance from the WCSO comes as downtown businesses and the public push back against a prop…Johnson City, Tennessee · Johnson City Read Article

Holston Medical Group now part of Optum

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KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Holston Medical Group (HMG), one of the region's largest medical groups, is now part of Optum, a division of UnitedHealth Group. A spokesperson for Optum confirmed the change in a statement on Monday: Holston Medical Group is pleased to join Optum to support our efforts to continue to provide exceptional health care services to patients in the communities we serve. Holston Medical Group and Optum share common goals aro…Johnson City, Tennessee · Johnson City Read Article

Johnson City Community Roundtable focuses on importance of SROs

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The Johnson City Police Department is inviting citizens to the Johnson City August Community Roundtable to learn more about the importance of school resource officers.Johnson City, Tennessee · Johnson City Read Article

Free admission at Bays Mountain Park on Aug. 17

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KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Guests can visit Bays Mountain Park in Kingsport for free on Sunday, Aug. 17. Entrance to the park will be free thanks to the Northeast Tennessee Association of Realtors (NETAR), according to a news release from the City of Kingsport. VSP identifies pedestrian killed on I-81 near state line Friday The park will be open from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday. The nature center will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit…Johnson City, Tennessee · Johnson City Read Article

Requests for public records on the rise in Washington County

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Washington County officials responded to 230 requests for public records during a reporting period covering July 1, 2024, through June 30.Washington County, Tennessee · Washington County Read Article

Girl Scouts build pollinator garden at Cherokee to protect bees

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Girl Scout Troop 627 recently built a pollinator garden at Cherokee Elementary School in Johnson City Schools to provide a sanctuary for bees in the neighborhood.Johnson City, Tennessee · Johnson City Read Article

Johnson City MTPO asks community to help with travel survey

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The Johnson City Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization is asking for citizens of the community to participate in a travel survey called “My Travels Count.”Johnson City, Tennessee · Johnson City Read Article