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Since its establishment in 1934, the Johnson City Press has been a trusted source of daily news, sports, and features for the residents of Northeast Tennessee, while providing advertisers with various platforms to share their messages. Guided by the long-standing motto, “What the people don’t know WILL hurt them,” our mission focuses on keeping the community informed about essential local issues that affect their daily lives, including government, business, education, healthcare, law enforcement, and more. Each edition is enriched with personal stories and diverse viewpoints. The Press covers not just Johnson City, Jonesborough, and Washington County, but also the surrounding communities that contribute to our metropolitan area. We stay vigilant on state, national, and international topics, particularly in how they influence our local lifestyle. As part of Six Rivers Media, LLC, the Johnson City Press is a locally owned and operated publication. Together with the Kingsport Times News, The Herald and Tribune in Jonesborough, The Erwin Record, The Tomahawk in Mountain City, and Six Rivers Digital, we are committed to fostering community engagement and supporting the growth of the Appalachian Highlands region.

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ROUNDUP: David Crockett stuns Greeneville in Region 1-AA soccer

1 day ago | johnsoncitypress.com | Jeff Birchfield

GREENEVILLE — Diego Silva had a hat trick as David Crockett pulled off perhaps the biggest upset in its program history with a 4-2 win over Greeneville in Tuesday night’s Region 1-AA semifinal at Burley Stadium. kAm%96 !:@?66CD 25G2?465 E@ %9FCD52J’D 492>A:@?D9:A 82>6 2E %6??6DD66 w:89] (:E9 %F6D52J’D H:?[ E96J 2=D@ 4=:?4965 2 36CE9 :? E96 D64E:@?2= C@F?5]k^AmkAm“p== H6 E2=<65 23@FE :? @FC 82>6 A=2? H2D E9:D H2D 2 H:? @C 8@\9@>6 82>6[” rC@4<6EE 4@249 r9C:D zF56C2 D2:5] “~FC 3@JD 42>6 :?
Red-hot Bucs closing in on regular-season title

1 day ago | johnsoncitypress.com | Jeff Birchfield

The goal is within reach. East Tennessee State has the opportunity to win its first regular-season conference baseball title since the Charley Lodes-coached teams of the early 1980s. The Bucs, who have won 12 of their last 14 games, have already compiled the program’s third most wins in a single season with a 37-13 overall record. They’ve set the single-season home run record with 109 which shattered the previous record of 93 dingers.
Tennessee Highway Safety Office announces '100 Days of Summer Heat' campaign to reduce dangerous driving

1 day ago | johnsoncitypress.com | Brandon Paykamian

The Tennessee Highway Safety Office and Tennessee Highway Patrol have announced their “100 Days of Summer Heat” campaign aimed at reducing dangerous driving and traffic fatalities during summer months.
Bowling, McCarter win Volunteer Speedway features

1 day ago | johnsoncitypress.com | Jeff Birchfield

Volunteer Speedway fans were treated to exciting sprint car and dirt late model action last Saturday night at the 4/10-mile clay oval. There was a big turnout at the Bulls Gap track with over 100 cars overall. Jadan Bowling from Holden Beach, N.C., was the winner in the 25-lap Carolina Sprint Tour feature. He came from a fourth-place starting spot to finish ahead of Kansas driver Cale Cozad. George Loux, another North Carolina driver, racer finished third.
Science Hill has three win Region 1 individual titles

2 days ago | johnsoncitypress.com | Jeff Birchfield

KINGSPORT — There was another all-Science Hill doubles final at Monday’s Region 1-AA individual tennis championships which were moved indoors to Ridgefields Country Club. Shreeyan Papireedy and Newton Raff took a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Hilltopper teammates Cooper Weems and Joe Luna who had beaten them a week before in the District 1-AA final. “We played a lot better than we did at districts,” Papireddy said. “We were mentally ready today and there was a lot better tennis from us.
Crockett’s Story, Volunteer’s Laster go high at Class AA section meet

2 days ago | johnsoncitypress.com | Jeff Birchfield

KNOXVILLE — David Crockett’s Aaliyah Story and Volunteer’s Aliah Laster rose above the competition at the Class AA East Section track and field meet Saturday at the University of Tennessee. Story went 5-feet-6 in the high jump, also won the long jump where she is defending state champion with a 17-06.50 leap and finished fourth in the 200 meters. Laster cleared 11-feet-6 in the pole vault, a foot higher than anyone else, and was fourth in the girls’ pentathlon.
ETSU aims to harness AI's power, mitigate risks amid rapid advancements

2 days ago | johnsoncitypress.com | Brandon Paykamian

While many universities initially found themselves playing catch-up with rapid advancements in artificial intelligence following the launch of ChatGPT in 2022, East Tennessee State University is staying one step ahead of the emerging technology in order to better prepare students for a 21st century job market. ETSU Executive Vice Provost Robert Pack said the university recently drafted several key guidelines governing the use of AI by students and staff.
ETSU closes home season with win over Wofford

3 days ago | johnsoncitypress.com | Jeff Birchfield

East Tennessee State defeated Wofford in Sunday’s home finale at Thomas Stadium to win the weekend series and move one step closer to its first conference regular-season championship in 43 years. With Sunday’s 9-3 victory, the Bucs (37-13, 13-5 Southern Conference) moved into third place for the program’s most wins in a single season. ETSU holds a one-game lead over Samford in the SoCon standings as the Bucs head into a final three-game series at The Citadel next weekend.
Royston, 'Topper bats keep Science Hill season alive against Patriots

4 days ago | johnsoncitypress.com | Brian Woodson

JOHNSON CITY — With the season on the line, Sam Royston was ready to go. All the Science Hill junior pitcher did was scatter three hits over seven innings, and the Hilltoppers broke out of an offensive slump to extend their season with a 5-0 Region 1-4A second place victory over Jefferson County on Saturday evening at TVA Credit Union Ballpark.
Science Hill, Daniel Boone win multiple events at 1-AAA sectional

4 days ago | johnsoncitypress.com | Jeff Birchfield

Science Hill and Daniel Boone had multiple athletes qualify for the state meet in the TSSAA 1-AAA Sectional track and field meet at Kermit Tipton Stadium. The homestanding Hilltoppers had two individual winners — Caroline Hale who went 15.27 seconds in the girls 100-meter hurdles and the boys’ 4x800 relay team which set a new school record of 7:52.94. They finished over three seconds ahead of rival Daniel Boone.