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Spotted on the Johnson City calendar: 250th Anniversary USA ESSAY CONTEST

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why a death threat appeared outside a Johnson City campaign office
  • Missionary critically hurt in Johnson City crosswalk collision
  • What Mullican's Ronceverte shutdown means for its Johnson City operations

Also on today's calendar: 250th Anniversary USA ESSAY CONTEST and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunshine and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 46.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 74 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tenn. gubernatorial candidate responds after death threats (actionnews5.com) — A Tennessee gubernatorial candidate says a death threat was spray-painted outside his Johnson City campaign headquarters, reading "dropout or die," and local police are investigating. He told reporters the incident has been hard on his family but insists he'll keep focusing on his campaign, while calling for political opponents to condemn violence and intimidation.
   

• Utah Missionary in Critical Condition After Being Hit by Car in Tennessee (news-usa.today) — A young missionary serving in the Tennessee Knoxville Mission was critically injured this week after being struck by a car in a Johnson City crosswalk. She remains in intensive care following multiple brain surgeries and treatment for fractures, while her family, now in Tennessee, reports small signs of progress and asks for continued support and prayers.
   

• Mullican Hardwood Flooring Plant in Ronceverte to Close (mountainmessenger.com) — Mullican Flooring's corporate office in Johnson City has confirmed it will close its Ronceverte, West Virginia, plant on November 20, shifting production toward more automated facilities. While the shutdown directly impacts Ronceverte workers, the company emphasizes continued operations and investment at its Johnson City plant, which matters for local jobs and the regional hardwood industry's stability.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • YARD SALE (Gump Addition) 9/25 and 9/26 (2 days).
    We're going to run this again this weekend as we got a late start last week. Items are priced to SELL. Items we have, but not limited to: women's… (Nextdoor Hillrise/Forest)
  • I post a lot of spiders.
    I love spiders. I get a lot of comments about how much someone hates a spider. I've been blocked and muted because some people can't even stand to… (Nextdoor Camelot Two)
  • Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Johnson City. Apply here.
  • MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Dock Worker Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $18-$36/Hr in Johnson City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnson City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Jonesborough

  • Tommie's Plumbing Highlights New EPA Lead Rule With Testing and Re-Piping Plumbing Services (news-press.com)
  • LIST: '9 to 5' events honoring Dolly Parton scheduled in the Tri-Cities (wjhl.com)
  • 9 Tennessee Country Markets Ready For Your Holiday Baking Needs (takingthekids.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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