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Alex Bradley Jr. is the new manager at Johnson City Bakery. he recently left his job in television news to pursue his passion for cooking. His first act? To rebrand the bakery.
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Five questions on starting a new career with Alex Bradley Jr.

For those downtown late at night this weekend, you may have noticed a usually dark storefront that was open and serving up some crave-fulfilling late-night treats. For these sweets, they have Alex Bradley Jr. at the Johnson City to thank.

Aug 12, 2018 at 6:57 PM
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Fire & EMS

Whether a heavy rain or major flood - local EMS services are ready

Washington County/Johnson City EMS services are ready to deal with whatever water emergencies may arise. 

Aug 12, 2018 at 12:19 AM
Pam and Doc Johnson dance hand-in-hand during the Johnson City Ballroom's free dance lesson at the Little CHicago Music Festival on August 11, 2018.
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Little Chicago Dowtown Music and Arts Festival

Dancing in the street! Little Chicago Downtown Music and Arts Festival 2018

Little Chicago Downtown Music and Arts Festival not only brings out crowds but gets them to dance!

Aug 11, 2018 at 8:43 PM
A jeep drives through downtown Johnson CIty floodwaters Friday night during the Little Chicago Downtown Music and Arts Festival.
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Little Chicago Dowtown Music and Arts Festival

Little Chicago Music and Arts Festival ends with a flash flood

Second bout of flooding in the downtown area in the week comes toward the end of the Little Chicago Music and Arts Festival. 

Aug 11, 2018 at 12:39 AM
Latitia Light and Sandy Laughlin have dinner during the Jingle Jam to benefit the Adopt a Cop program.
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Johnson City Police Department

Jingle Jam raises money for Shop a Cop

Shop with a Cop is a program where around Christmas time, local students in need in Johnson City Schools are selected for a day where they are paired up with a Johnson City police officer and are treated to a meal, then get a ride in a limo where they get to shop for Christmas.

Aug 5, 2018 at 11:30 PM
Amid the hustle and bustle of the Elizabethton City Schools 2018 Back to School Bash, one young student frolics in the bubbles of a bubble machine.
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Carter County

Back-2-School Bash 2018 gives Carter County students a jump start on the school year

For the third year in a row, Elizabethton City Schools, East River Park Christian Church, Carter County Health Department and the Elizabethton Police Department teamed up to bring together a huge community event to prepare students in the area for the first day of school.

Updated Aug 5, 2018 at 5:48 PM
Catherine Squibb was bitten by the theatre bug in middle school and after a break during college, she returned to the stage at Jonesborough Repertory Theatre two years ago. She was most recently seen onstage as Abigail Adams in "1776."
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Jonesborough Repertory Theatre

Where do you go when you’re bit by the theater bug?

In Jonesborough, the theater is more that just a theater, the people there are the community. They’re family. 

Aug 4, 2018 at 10:34 PM
Harrison Flynn sits in Founders Park after biking to Earth Fare for lunch.
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Five Questions

"Maybe a dolphin?" Five questions with Harrison Flynn

Take a few minutes and get to know someone from our community.

Aug 1, 2018 at 11:58 PM
Johnson City Press intern reporter Mackenzie Moore is swarmed by birds as she scurries around the santuary to snap pictures.
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Day in the Life

What does a day in the life of our community look like?

On July 18, reporters and editors here at the Johnson City Press took a step out into the community and for the day, all of East Tennessee was our office.

Updated Jul 31, 2018 at 3:47 PM
The program begins in August and ends with a graduation ceremony like in this photo of last year's leadership class.
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Leadership 2020

Chamber seeks to mentor leaders of tomorrow with Leadership 2020 class

Applications for the program are now available in both high school guidance offices and at the Chamber of Commerce building and their website. The tuition for the program is $50.

Jul 21, 2018 at 11:53 PM
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