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Good morning Johnson City! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How many local jail inmates ended up in ICE custody this year?
  • Is ETSU offensive coordinator Cam Aiken about to leave Johnson City?
  • How a former ETSU student’s path from Johnson City leads to cancer research.

Also on today's calendar: Jeepin’ for a Claus and 2 more events.

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Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Friday: Cloudy, with a high of 47 and low of 33 degrees.
  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 50, low: 27.
  • Sunday: Brisk and much colder, with a high of 30 and low of 7 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Washington County TN Sheriff's Office releases ICE collaboration numbers for Jan.-Nov. 2025 (wjhl.com) — Johnson City residents now have a clearer picture of how the Washington County Sheriff’s Office works with federal immigration authorities, with new stats covering January through November 2025. The report shows how many people booked into the county detention center had citizenship questions, how many drew ICE holds, and how many were ultimately taken into federal custody under a limited cooperation agreement.
   

• Bucs Cam Aiken in consideration for job at JMU with Napier (wjhl.com) — Johnson City football fans may soon see a major coaching change, as ETSU offensive coordinator Cam Aiken is reportedly being considered for a role on Billy Napier’s new staff at James Madison University. Aiken, whose offense set multiple school passing records this season, remains on ETSU’s staff for now while his future and a possible temporary Ole Miss bowl assignment are sorted out.
   

• AU School of Public Health Grad Using Statistics to Impact Health Outcome (augustaceo.com) — Johnson City gets several nods in the story of biostatistician Obed Koomson, who first came to East Tennessee State University for graduate study and left his wife here to finish her degree while he pursued a PhD in Augusta. His journey highlights the role ETSU and Johnson City played as a launching pad for his career in cancer research.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Good Morning everyone!
    First I wanted to say thank you to everyone that has found it in their hearts to donate! All these items have been amazing to be able to give out!… (Nextdoor South East JC)
  • Does anyone recognize this beautiful cat?
    It has been hanging around my house for couple of days. This is first time I seen it but was told it was here yesterday also. (Nextdoor Englewood)
  • East Tennessee State University posted a job opening for Cast Member, Mascot Program (Temporary) in Johnson City. Apply here.
  • Food City posted a job opening for Front End Manager in Johnson City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnson City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Jonesborough

  • Jonesborough residents voice concerns at BWXT community meeting (wjhl.com)
  • WCSO arrests man for speeding, crashing into home, possessing meth (timesnews.net)
  • Deer Warned to 'Lay off the Eggnog' After Crashing into Christmas Store and Getting Stuck in Chair (people.com)

Elizabethton

  • TCAT Elizabethton hospitality and tourism program to begin in spring 2026 (wjhl.com)
  • Wingstop opens in Elizabethton (wjhl.com)
  • Guest Column: A happier and more peaceful America (elizabethton.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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