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Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Four Milligan students remain hospitalized following crash (johnsoncitypress.com) — Four Milligan University cyclists remain hospitalized at Johnson City Medical Center after Wednesday's deadly Carter County crash, with two still in critical but non-life-threatening condition. Hospital CEO Rebecca Beck briefed Johnson City commissioners on the coordinated emergency response, while the driver faces upgraded charges and awaits further court hearings and toxicology results.
2. ETSU Center for Rural Health and Research reflects on 2026 report (johnsoncitypress.com) — From its base in Johnson City, ETSU's Center for Rural Health and Research has released its 2026 report, detailing over $1.3 million in new funding and major national projects. The center's work with Ballad Health and other partners aims to strengthen rural healthcare, even as looming federal Medicaid cuts threaten already strained communities.
3. BigXthaPlug and Shelailai to perform at ETSU Fall Concert on October 7 (wcyb.com) — If you're looking for a big show close to home, ETSU's SGA Fall Concert will bring Dallas hip-hop artist BigXthaPlug and guest rapper Shelailai to Freedom Hall in Johnson City on Wednesday, October 7, at 7 p.m. The platinum-certified performer, known for hits like "Texas" and "Mmhmm," will headline a high-energy night that blends hip-hop and country influences.
4. Doctors Work to Address Access to Trauma Care for Rural Residents (goodmenproject.com) — Doctors at East Tennessee State University helped create a regional trauma network that centers Level 1 trauma care at Johnson City Medical Center, aiming to get rural patients to the right facility faster. By coordinating hospitals across Appalachian Tennessee, the Ballad Health Trauma Network has significantly reduced deaths and unnecessary transfers, showing how Johnson City's medical hub is quietly shaping emergency care for millions in rural communities.
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