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In today's newsletter:

  • What the Carter County landfill fire means for your daily routine
  • How TCAT’s new program could jump-start local tourism careers
  • How Elizabethton swimmers turned senior night into a 20-event sweep

Also on today's calendar: Comedy Open Mic Night.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 49 and low of 28 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Some brightening, temps: high: 52, low: 33.
  • Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 60 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Carter County landfill fire prompts closure, residents urged to take precautions (wcyb.com) — A continuing fire at the Carter County Landfill has shut the site down and is sending smoke and odors into nearby communities, affecting Elizabethton-area residents. Officials urge people, especially those with breathing issues, to stay indoors when smoke is present, use alternate convenience centers for bagged trash, and download the Elizabethton Carter County EMA app for real-time updates and safety advice.
   

• TCAT to launch new Retail, Hospitality & Tourism program in spring 2026 (elizabethton.com) — A new Retail, Hospitality & Tourism Technology program is launching this spring at TCAT’s main campus in Elizabethton, giving local residents a direct path into growing tourism and service jobs. The three-trimester course offers industry-recognized certifications, multiple credential levels, and rolling enrollment, with registration for the spring term open now online.
   

• Cyclones sweep senior night meet, celebrate Carr and record-setting performances (elizabethton.com) — Elizabethton High School’s swim team dominated senior night, sweeping all 20 events against West Ridge and racking up 13 personal records. The Cyclones celebrated lone senior and captain Cara Carr while standout performances from Ell Nekvasil, Trinity Hopwood, Adriana Steponavicius, and others showcased growing depth heading into postseason competition.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • AI use case: Johnson City streamlines administrative and code research workflows (firerescue1.com)
  • Til Death Tattoo shop in need of 20 sponsors for Christmas children's program (wjhl.com)
  • ETSU Offensive Coordinator Cam Aiken Leaving for JMU (wjhl.com)

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