Appalachian Fair

The Appalachian Fair concluded today after a week of festivities. The fair included its usual with things such as: musical performances, commercial exhibits, contests, petting zoos, and rides for the kids.

Johnson City Searches for Fire Chief

In Johnson City’s search for a new fire chief, they have now reduced the search to at least four people. Candidates include: Interim Fire Chief Mark Finucane, Captain Mark Scott, Former DeKalb County, GA Fire Chief David Foster, and Jack McCartt from Florida. City Manager Pete Peterson hopes to have a new chief in about 45 days.

Lynn Avenue Bridge Completed

A new bridge was completed in the project to widen Lynn Avenue in Elizabethton. The new five-lane bridge replaces the old metal two-lane bridge and has sidewalks and bicycle lanes. It was originally a part of the Northern Connector project that would have lessened traffic on Broad Street and Elk Avenue. That project has been stalled for the current time.

Bristol Races

It’s race weekend in Bristol. If you were unable to get tickets to the race, you can still keep up with what’s going on. The Irwin Tools Night Race airs tonight at 7:30 on ABC. You can also listen to the radio broadcast at 7:30 on 910AM WJCW.

Josh's Peruvian Adventures

This summer Josh Sorah, a student of ETSU, went on a mission trip to Peru through a group called the Light Messengers. It was to fulfil a calling that God revealed to him through a video at this year's Passion conference. Along with a group of three other people, he spread God's word through music and skits. They would go from village to village and play in the town square and in some schools. They attracted many people with their music and dramas. It certainly wasn't easy on this trip. In some cases the group had to sleep on hard floors. And the food was scrumptious. The group ended up eating tasty treats like cow hearts and guinea pigs. In the end, the trip turned out well as at least one more person now has relationship with Jesus Christ. So what are Josh's plans for the future? He told us that he wants to lead worship in a church but is remaining open to God's will. You can read more about Josh's Peruvian Adventures on his blog at JoshSorahinPeru.blogspot.com.

Appalachian Fair Coming Up

The Appalachian Fair is this upcoming week in Gray, TN. The fair will have many music performances, several contests, and rides for the children. The Appalachian Fair is August 23 – 28.