Deacons Survive a Rough Weather Day To Post A 3-over 291 Oct 25, 2008
The Official Site of Demon Deacon Athletics. Freshman Daniel Meggs (above) and senior Dustin Groves carded even-par rounds of 72 on Friday. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Men's Golf Closes Fall Season At the Bank Of Tennessee Inter. This Weekend Oct 24, 2008
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - The Wake Forest men's golf team has had its share of ups and downs this fall and is looking to finish on a high note at this weekend's Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate at The Ridges in Johnson City, Tenn. The first round is slated to begin on Friday morning with the 54-hole tournament wrapping up on Sunday. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Blazers Finish Tied For Eighth At Jerry Pate Intercollegiate Oct 15, 2008
The Blazers will next compete in their final tournament of the fall campaign when they travel to Johnson City, Tenn. to compete at the Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate on Oct. 24-26. (Uabsports.com)
Tenn. Police cracking down on online sex trade Oct 6, 2008
Chris Stein, a Johnson City Police Department investigator, tells the Knoxville News Sentinel that the area's been hurt by online prostitution. But Stein says police have been cracking down lately. (WREG.com, TN)
Some victims released from hospital; Oct 4, 2008
The passenger in the Mustang was her daughter Caroline Kelsey Wilson, 11, who was transported to Watauga Medical Center in Boone and later airlifted to Johnson City Medical Center in Tennessee. She sustained a broken foot, two broken arms and a fractured sternum, along with head injuries, Trooper D.W. Church said. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Shelby County scores C on palliative care programs Oct 3, 2008
Many of the state s programs exist in its other major population centers in Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Johnson City. In West Tennessee, programs also exist in Obion and Madison counties. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Storyteller to present masters project Sep 25, 2008
The onset of this performance began four years ago, when she started taking summers off to get her master's degree at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tenn. Morman always wanted to learn how to be a storyteller, but decided to act fast once her older brother died from cancer. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Brim Leal to perform at Hispanic Heritage Celebration Sep 22, 2008
He has also appeared with the Miami Philharmonic and the Johnson City Symphony Orchestra. Leal, who tours frequently around the country, currently resides near Unicoi, where he has his own recording studio and is very active in community affairs musically and commercially. (East Tennessean, TN)
Choosing sides Sep 18, 2008
Our freedom is to choose who will represent us in Johnson City, Nashville and Washington, D.C. If you are part of the 50 percent of Americans who do not vote, then I plead that you exercise this essential freedom. Even if you think it is futile, especially if you vote in congressional elections where the 1st District of the State of Tennessee hasn't elected a Democrat in at least a century (that is our voting district for those in the Tri-Cities), I urge you to cast your freedom no matter who... (East Tennessean, TN)
Constitution Day program scheduled for Sept. 16 Sep 8, 2008
A local successful office holder, the treasurers of the Phil Roe and Rob Russell campaigns for Congress, the regional president of the League of Women Voters, a newspaper editor, and two ETSU faculty members will comprise the panel, which includes: Dr. Elwood Watson, ETSU professor of History and panel moderator;Tracey Alice Berry, treasurer, Rob Russell for Congress campaign; Dr. Daryl Carter, ETSU assistant professor of History and African American Studies; Robert Houk, opinion page editor for... (East Tennessean, TN)
Student learns through travel Sep 4, 2008
Meanwhile, I urge you to take a walk around your new community, whether it is the campus of ETSU or Johnson City. Find out what the community members value and discover what role you will play in this community. (East Tennessean, TN)
Transactions Aug 28, 2008
QUAD CITIES RIVER BANDITS Announced RHP Matt Frevert has been assigned to the team from Johnson City (Appalachian). BASKETBALL. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Slocumb Galleries exhibiting art from Taiwan Aug 28, 2008
"Frolic: Humor and Mischief in New Taiwanese Art," an exhibit currently on display at East Tennessee State University's Slocumb Galleries and the Tipton Street Gallery in downtown Johnson City, brings a sense of fun with a touch of mischief to the fall art scene ... A closing reception and curators' lecture will be held Sept. 5 in conjunction with Johnson City's First Friday celebration from 4-7 p.m. at Slocumb Galleries, located in Ball Hall. (East Tennessean, TN)
Nature Calls Aug 28, 2008
Although it is about a one-and-a-half hour drive from Johnson City, it is well worth the drive to see the fireworks with some friends/family in downtown Knoxville. Later this semester you could attend the Bristol Rhythm and Roots Festival, http://www. (East Tennessean, TN)
Bethel track looks toward another great year Aug 28, 2008
The track and field program qualified an all time high of 27 athletes for NAIA Outdoor Nationals in St. Louis, Missouri and 18 athletes for NAIA Indoor Nationals in Johnson City, Tennessee ... The indoor schedule includes meets at Grand Valley State, Indiana Wesleyan, DePauw, Taylor, and NCCAA Nationals at Cedarville and NAIA Nationals in Johnson City, Tennessee. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Dept. of Revenue to host free workshop for new business owners Aug 27, 2008
The Department of Revenue also offers new business tax workshops bimonthly across the state in Chattanooga, Johnson City, Knoxville and Memphis. Reader Comments. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Zion, CA hoping solid play continues in ‘08 Aug 25, 2008
Two other seniors are counted on heavily are third-year player Debbie Love and Steffen Pelletier, a transfer from Columbia Academy who had club volleyball experience in Johnson City. Other front-line players are juniors Chasity Fleming, Lauren Hatfield and Paige Siemiatkaska along with sophomores Marissa Goad and Cheyanne Kyle, an all-district performer last season. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Rob Russell retiring from music to run for Congress Aug 24, 2008
The Democratic nominee for Tennessee's 1st Congressional District is retiring his band, "Rob Russell & the Sore Losers," on Saturday to concentrate on his campaign against Republican candidate and Johnson City Mayor Phil Roe. Russell said he's got a calling and if he doesn't win, he plans to come back and run again in two years. (WREG.com, TN)
In a blink, young patient becomes the doctor Aug 18, 2008
A 1999 graduate of Central High School where he was place-kicker on the football team for four years, Wes continued his education at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, graduating in 2003 with a bachelor of science in biology. He was also place-kicker on the ETSU football team. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Hot Congressional Races in Illinois Aug 17, 2008
David Davis (R) had not conceded as of press time, but he appears to have lost his primary to Johnson City Mayor Phil Roe (R). In 2006, after the retirement of Rep. (Human Events Online)
Allen & Hoshall targets Southeast Aug 13, 2008
Engineering firm expands in Birmingham, Johnson City ... The engineering company opened two new branch offices in Birmingham and Johnson City, Tenn ... Opening both the Johnson City and Birmingham offices was made easier since Allen & Hoshall had longtime employees from both cities. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
US Rep. says impropriety may have influenced primary Aug 12, 2008
Johnson City Mayor Phil Roe defeated the freshman incumbent in the 1st District Republican primary on Thursday by a 486-vote margin. Davis said in a statement Monday that it has come to his attention that "there may have been some outside groups who sought to improperly influence the Republican primary.". (WREG.com, TN)
COMPLETE LIST: Is there a stroke center near you? Aug 12, 2008
Johnson City Medical Center. Johnson City. (USA Today -- News)
Incumbent Tenn. congressman loses primary Aug 9, 2008
Johnson City Mayor Phil Roe beat Davis by a 500-vote margin Thursday in the solidly Republican 1st District in the northeastern corner of the state ... Norman Litchfield, 24, a medical student from Johnson City, said he voted for Roe because he thinks "change is good.". (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Incumbent beats foe who linked him to Ku Klux Klan Aug 8, 2008
In the state's other major congressional primary, in the solidly Republican First District in northeastern Tennessee, Johnson City Mayor Phil Roe defeated freshman Republican Rep. David Davis by 500 votes. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Tennessee GOP Rep. Davis Ousted in Primary; Democrat Cohen Deflects Attacks for Blowout Win Aug 8, 2008
David Davis of Tennessee's lost his seat in Thursday's primary election, as Johnson City Mayor Phil Roe scored a narrow victory ... Roe, the longtime mayor of Davis' hometown of Johnson City, ran fourth in that contest with 17 percent. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
2 suspected in S.C. murder caught in Tenn. Aug 3, 2008
Johnson City police said in a released statement they received information from the U.S. Marshal Service the two suspects were in the area on Saturday. Agents and police found 29-year-old Brenna Jennings, and about an hour later apprehended 27-year-old Jeffery R. Jennings. (WREG.com, TN)
The Cardinals Minor League Notebook 07/31 Jul 31, 2008
Johnson City Cardinals (R) - Winners over Princeton 14-11. It was a barnburner in Eastern Tennessee with the two teams combining for 29 hits and five home runs before all was said and done. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
How Time Flies 07/29/08 Jul 29, 2008
BBC already has stations in Johnson City and Chattanooga, Tennessee. . (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Maury Co.’s state title run halted Jul 25, 2008
Lawrenceburg 11s stay alive: Lawrenceburg will play for a state championship Friday night after defeating Johnson City in the Wednesday s winners bracket finals. Kallen Rochelle blasted a pair of home runs to lead Lawrenceburg. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Irish In The Professional Ranks -- July 22 Jul 24, 2008
Johnson City Cardinals Rookie Appalachian League. -- ND. (Und.com)
Lawrenceburg 12s, 11s in winners final Jul 23, 2008
Lawrenceburg advanced on Monday with a 6-5 win over Johnson City behind the pitching of Ty Beckman and Gage Clayton ... The match-ups are Lexington versus Johnson City at 6 p.m. and DeKalb Co. against Morristown at 8 p.m.. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Americans’ title bid falls short Jul 22, 2008
Lawrenceburg, one of the tourney s four undefeated teams, will play Johnson City at 6 p.m. Monday ... JOHNSON CITY The Lawrenceburg 11 year old Little League All Stars blasted Mt. Juliet 22-1 in the opening round of the state tournament in Johnson City on Saturday. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Maury County splits to stay alive in 13s state Jul 22, 2008
Lawrenceburg 3, Henry Co. 1: Lawrenceburg was scheduled to play Sunday in the winners bracket finals aainst either Johnson City or Lexington. Lawrenceburg advanced behind the pitching of Jake Shaddix, who went the distance on Saturday. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Maury Co. to meet Goodlettsville in winners bracket Jul 21, 2008
Seth McLemore hurled in Giles County s 10-1 win over Johnson City ... Lexington eliminated Johnson City 10-6. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Tenn. ranks No. 17 for med grads Jul 20, 2008
The state touts four major medical schools, including East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine in Johnson City, Meharry Medical College School of Medicine in Nashville, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center based in Memphis. Arkansas schools produced 133 medical graduates last year and Mississippi graduated 98. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Columbia American 10s advance in state Jul 20, 2008
Other first round games Friday are Manchester versus Decatur Co at 1 p.m., Henry Co dueling Brentwood at 3:30 p.m. and Cookeville playing Lexington at 8 p.m. Johnson City has a first round bye and will play at 1 p.m. Saturday against the Manchester/Decatur Co. winner. If Lawrenceburg wins their first game, they will play Sunday at 1 p.m. against the winner of Henry Co/Brentwood winner. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Columbia stays alive in tourney Jul 17, 2008
Morristown stayed alive with an 8-7 win over Johnson City in Wednesday night s opening game. Devin Symlar opened the sixth inning with a walk before a Brady Gill single and an Andrew Hardison walk loaded the bases. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Sports briefs Alabama football individual home tickets sold out Jul 15, 2008
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Larry Miller: Low-key approach Jul 14, 2008
He played middle school and high school football with Steve Spurrier in Johnson City, Tenn. Mr. Spurrier is the head football coach for the University of South Carolina, former Florida head coach and spent time coaching in the NFL.. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Mavs Hit Five Homers To Break Streak Jul 13, 2008
Pulaski 7, Johnson City 3 ... Catcher went 5-for-5 in Pulaskis win in Johnson City last night. (Seattle, TheInsiders.com)
Maury suffers setback Jul 13, 2008
Columbia will now face Johnson City at approximately 2 p.m. Sunday afternoon in Huntingdon. The Americans game will immediately follow the conclusion of the Decatur County-Donelson game which was halted in the fourth inning Saturday. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
One-hand wonder Jul 8, 2008
By REX BARBER/Johnson City Press. JOHNSON CITY Can t never could ... The highly active youth is a pitcher for Johnson City National Little League baseball team Dental Arts despite being born without her left hand. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Girl without left hand pitches in Little League Jul 7, 2008
Emily Moore of Johnson City has learned to strike out batters and hit despite playing with just one hand. In the field she can catch the ball, slip off her glove then grab the ball with her right hand and heave it where it needs to go. (WREG.com, TN)
Copperheads still in striking distance despite losses Jul 5, 2008
Tonight, the Copperheads travel to Cardinal Park on the campus of East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tenn. That's where Lake Norman will take on the SCBL-leading Tennessee Tornado (15-5) in a double-header. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
Redbirds' 2008 Draftee Smith homers twice Jun 28, 2008
06/27/2008 9:57 PM ET Smith stays hot for Johnson City Cardinals' 39th-round pick homers twice, drives in five runs By Danny Wild / Special to MLB.com ... Smith went 3-for-4 with two homers and five RBIs on Friday as the Johnson City Cardinals crushed the Elizabethton Twins, 14-4, at Joe O'Brien Stadium ... "It's a great boost for me, but I didn't know what to expect," Smith said of his early success with Johnson City. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Wood bat team still in SCBL hunt Jun 24, 2008
The Copperheads ended their three-game losing skid on Tuesday with an 8-3 victory over the Tennessee Tornado at Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn. In that game, Lake Norman (8-6) jumped out to a 7-0 lead after only three innings of play. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
State of Texas Featured at Smithsonian Folklife Festival Jun 17, 2008
TEXAS PROGRAM - SMITHSONIAN FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL MUSICAL PERFORMANCES, CULINARY & WINEMAKING PRESENTATIONS June 25-29 and July 2-6 o MUSICAL PERFORMANCES -- Asleep at the Wheel (Austin, TX) -- Marcia Ball (Austin, TX) -- CJ Chenier (Houston, TX) -- Guy Clark (Nashville, TN -- originally from Texas) -- Conjunto Los Angeles del Sur (La Feria, TX) -- Joe Ely (Austin, TX) & Joel Guzman (Kyle, TX) -- Fiddlin' Frenchie Burke (Lytle, TX) -- The Gillette Brothers (Crockett, TX) -- Mark Halata and Texavia... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Kenny Chesney: Im just a dreamer Jun 14, 2008
Chesney started his singing career in bars and bistros in Johnson City, Tenn. when he was getting a degree in advertising at East Tennessee State University. (MSNBC -- Music)
Board of Regents tries holding meeting for one day Jun 9, 2008
Information from: Johnson City Press. Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. (WREG.com, TN)
ETSU says stolen computer could lead to identity theft Jun 8, 2008
The letter, dated Monday and provided to the Johnson City Press by the father of a graduate who received one, says the computer is password protected and files cannot be easily accessed. But it says there is a small possibility that the information could be compromised. (WREG.com, TN)
Meyer\'s Mailbag: WVU takes another big step May 31, 2008
-- Kyle from Johnson City ----- Don't really know the odds of Tennessee landing either of these prospects, but there is an interesting intrastate recruiting battle brewing between Tennessee and Memphis with both of these prospects. As my colleague Justin Young recently reported, Negedu visits Indiana on June 3, Georgia Tech on June 8, Tennessee on June 10 and Memphis on June 12. (West Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Nonprofit to offer mail-order meds for uninsured May 26, 2008
The Nashville not-for-profit presently provides free prescription medicines from fixed dispensary locations in Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville and Johnson City to people who do not have health insurance -- a number estimated to be about 809,000 in Tennessee -- and are under 200 percent of the poverty line. A family of four is at the 200 percent level with a monthly income of $3,441. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Welcome to the New PrepTennessee.com May 23, 2008
We live in a very diverse state with a load of great talent statewide from Johnson City all the way to Paris. I plan to cover as many teams, programs, communities, coaches, and prospects as possible in order to give you a quality product. (The Insiders -- Tennessee Prep)
Crash victims identified May 16, 2008
Alexander Scearce was airlifted to Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, and Cosby was airlifted to Johnson City Medical Center in Tennessee ... As soon as Med Center Air took off toward Carolinas Medical Center, Wings from Johnson City, Tenn. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Stanton to retire in 2009 May 15, 2008
In 1985, Stanton, a vascular surgeon from Georgia, arrived in Johnson City to direct the Division of Peripheral Vascular Surgery for the then Veterans Administration Medical Center and ETSU's College of Medicine (a position he held for six years) and also to serve as associate professor of surgery at the university. The following year, he was named professor and chair of the Department of Surgery in the College of Medicine. (East Tennessean, TN)
Maury Regional launches Mended Hearts program May 15, 2008
Maury Regional Hospital employees and volunteers met at the Southern Regional cluster meeting of Mended Hearts at Johnson City Medical Center to begin the process of forming a chapter in Maury County ... Local hospital employees and volunteers met at the Southern Regional cluster meeting of Mended Hearts at Johnson City Medical Center to begin the process of forming a chapter in Maury County. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Western Carolina Baseball Game at East Tennessee State Cancelled Due to Scheduling Conflict May 13, 2008
WCU - which defeated the Buccaneers, 12-11, in Cullowhee on the strength of a two-run, walk-off home run by senior back on March 25 - was slated to travel to Johnson City on Tuesday. However, officials at ETSU contacted Catamount skipper, , on Monday evening and notified him of the scheduling conflict. (Catamountsports.com)
Western Carolina Takes Saturday Double-Header; Sweeps The Citadel for Second-Consecutive Season, 5-2 and 11-2 May 11, 2008
Western Carolina will step out of conference on Tuesday night as it visits former SoCon-foe, East Tennessee State in Johnson City at 7:00 pm. WCU edged ETSU, 12-11, back on March 25 as senior blasted a two-run, walk-off home run to lift the Catamounts to the win. (Catamountsports.com)
Agencies searching NC border for missing Tenn. hikers May 10, 2008
The Johnson City Press reported a rental car belonging to 58-year-old Cheryl Merriken and 59-year-old David Merriken, of Gray, was found Friday ... Information from: Johnson City Press. (WREG.com, TN)
Blaze burning on Buffalo Mountain in northeast Tenn. May 8, 2008
Wednesday night, though, Johnson City fire equipment was dispatched to douse flames that had jumped a road and were threatening homes ... Information from: Johnson City Press. (WREG.com, TN)
Parole hearings anguishing May 3, 2008
Gillies and another sister, Doreen Passmore of Johnson City, Tenn. recently were in Jackson to meet with the Parole Board before Hodgkin's seventh parole hearing. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Western Carolina Softball Travels to ETSU Wednesday Apr 23, 2008
CULLOWHEE, N.C. - Western Carolina softball (15-31, 5-13 SoCon) plays its final non-conference road series on Wednesday when the club travels to Johnson City, Tenn. to take on former Southern Conference member East Tennessee State. (Catamountsports.com)
Chamber recruiting teams for golf tourney Apr 23, 2008
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Western Carolina Softball Clinches Series Win over Georgia Southern Apr 22, 2008
Western Carolina will head back out of conference play Wednesday when the team travels to Johnson City, Tenn. to take on East Tennessee State. (Catamountsports.com)
