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Also on today's calendar: PoetTEA; Open Mic Poetry and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• Cheapest gas stations in Johnson City (lebanondemocrat.com) — If you're driving around Johnson City and nearby towns, this roundup highlights where to find the lowest current gas prices, including a Johnson City Murphy USA on Browns Mill Road. The list ranks stations by regular fuel price, with several options in Elizabethton, Jonesborough, Erwin, and Unicoi. It's a quick snapshot to help you save a few cents per gallon.
• We Ranked 9 Of The Best Thrift Stores In Tennessee And Here Are The Results (takingthekids.com) — Johnson City thrifters get several shout-outs in this statewide roundup, with One Man's Thrift & Antique Store, Family Promise Thrift Store, and God's Corner all highlighted for their bargains and community missions. The piece explains what each shop offers, where they're located, and how their proceeds support local outreach, making it easy to plan a full day of treasure hunting around town and nearby neighborhoods.
• ETSU women's basketball team welcomes Nelson back as they prepare for another title run (wjhl.com) — ETSU women's basketball is gearing up in Johnson City with standout guard Anala Nelson back in the lineup as they chase another Southern Conference title. Returning stars and a new video board at Brooks Gym set the stage for the Nov. 3 home opener, giving local fans plenty to look forward to this season.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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