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Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Former Elizabethton utility district manager indicted for unauthorized compensation (johnsoncitypress.com) — Residents served by the Siam Utility District in Elizabethton are learning that its former office manager has been indicted after investigators say he took nearly $100,000 in unauthorized compensation. State officials also flagged serious oversight and financial control problems at the district, but the board says it has corrected or plans to correct those issues going forward.
• Grandmother babysits neighbor's four young children. Then she finds herself arrested at gunpoint and extradited because of AI (newsbreak.com) — An Elizabethton grandmother was arrested at gunpoint while babysitting and spent months jailed after an AI facial-recognition system allegedly misidentified her in a North Dakota bank theft case. Now back home, she's suing for $10 million, arguing officials relied on flawed technology without basic verification, costing her freedom, property, and time with family.
• The Midday Rambler: Take Me to the River (johnsoncitypress.com) — If you're in Elizabethton and craving a quick nature escape, a nearby 1.5‑mile hike at Watauga River Bluffs State Natural Area offers river views and an easy trail. The columnist explains how to reach it from Johnson City toward Elizabethton, plus tips on terrain, snakes, and what gear to bring for a relaxed fall outing.
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