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Food Blog – Chef of the Week: Nate Brand
It’s early Thanksgiving morning, the sun is coming up slowly, and I’m thinking about all of the things I’m thankful for this year. I love to take this time to reflect, to think back on the year behind, but also to the year ahead. I have a big year ahead. 2019 will bring the opening […]
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Dec. 1st and Dec. 4th VHCC Concerts
VHCC Choirs Christmas Concert Dec. 4th 7:00 VHCC Keyser-Aday Theater Students and Staff Free – Public $5.00 Donation appreciated The annual concert by the VHCC Mixed Choir and Women’s Chorus has become a tradition in past years. The concert will blend sacred and secular favorites and will feature soloists and instrumentalists. The program will provide […]
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Johnson City Christmas Parade to broadcast live on WJHL-TV 11
The upcoming Johnson City Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 1 will be broadcast live on WJHL-TV 11. The theme of this year’s event is “12 Days of Christmas.” The live broadcast will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will be hosted by WJHL morning news anchors Amy Lynn and Kasey Marler. The parade will also be […]
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Shop With A Cop & Firefighter Celebrates Ten Years of Giving
Some area children are getting more than expected under the Christmas tree this year, thanks to the leadership of the Jonesborough Department of Public Safety and with the help of several other police and fire departments across the region. Now in its tenth year, these groups have joined forces as volunteers to assist more than […]
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Colors of Christmas: Historic Tour and Dinner
The ultimate way to kick off the holiday season is with the Colors of Christmas Historic Tour and Dinner. Hear the stories of years past as you tour private homes and historic buildings beautifully decorated for the season. Cap off the evening with an elegant, multi-course meal and live music. This December marks the second year for the Colors of Christmas, a […]
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Christmas Goes to the Dogs in Jonesborough
The Christmas in Olde Jonesborough series continues on Saturday, December 1 from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. with Doggone Christmas. Santa will be in his sleigh for visits and pictures with your furry friends. Professional photography will be available from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. with proceeds going to the Jonesborough Dog Park and the Washington County Animal Shelter; photos are […]
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Jonesborough Puts out the Welcome Mat for Small Business Saturday
Main Street Jonesborough is your destination for Christmas shopping. Support local businesses by shopping local for Small Business Saturday in downtown Jonesborough and enjoy extended shopping hours from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. During Small Business Saturday, participating merchants will be handing out a limited supply of specially designed, Shop Small canvas tote bags plus […]
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Veteran of the Week: Alex Wilkins
Name: Alex Wilkins Branch: US Marine Corps Age Joined: 17 Rank: E-3 Lance Corporal Years Served: 4 years What made you want to serve our country? My desire to enlist and serve our country was a combination of several factors. One of the most influential of those was the desire to make my family proud. […]
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The JRT Presents the Very Popular 1940s USO Christmas Show
Step back into the ‘40s era with Jonesborough Repertory Theatre’s radio station WJRT as the theatre presents its annual 1940s USO Christmas Show. Just as America entered World War II, radio airwaves served as a key source of entertainment and news for families on the home front, as well as entertainment for the troops at […]
