Robert Houk
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Johnson City Press in Johnson City, Tenn.
Joined July 2011
It's moving day for the Washington County Election Commission via @jcpress.
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The Washington County Election Commission is moving into its new offices at 2516 E. Oakland Ave. in Johnson City.
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RT @AP: Former President Donald Trump told East Palestine, Ohio, that they "are not forgotten" Wednesday, addressing the toxic train derail….
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RT @AriCohn: Next time these clowns try to tell you that they are the party of morality and decency, just remember that they think it's a *….
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Japanese city alarmed by biting, clawing, attacking monkeys (from @AP)
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People in a southwestern Japanese city have come under attack from monkeys that are trying to snatch babies, biting and clawing at flesh, and sneaking into nursery schools.
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Regional rally and fundraiser for Ukraine to be held this weekend via @jcpress.
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The “Eat, Drink & Make a Difference” campaign on Friday, Saturday and Sunday will help provide humanitarian aid to the women and children of Ukraine.
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A tale of a wrongful conviction from the late 1970s via @jcpress.
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Imagine you are accused, tried and convicted of a heinous sex crime you didn’t commit. You spend nearly five years behind bars — locked away from your wife and young
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RT @nytimes: “Although it’s a time of great happiness and good cheer for many, Christmas can be hard for those who have lost loved ones,” Q….
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Long-serving state senator to seek re-election in 2022 via @jcpress.
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The longest-serving legislator from Northeast Tennessee announced Monday he is seeking re-election to the state General Assembly next year.
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Sexton named interim sheriff in Washington County via @jcpress.
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Washington County commissioners appointed a Johnson City Police Department lieutenant on Monday to be the county’s interim sheriff.
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County school cafeterias earn high marks from health inspectors via @jcpress.
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The cafeterias at Washington County Schools are receiving high marks for cleanliness and quality.
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Trump endorses Kingsport congresswoman for re-election via @jcpress.
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U.S. Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-1st, has been endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
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Afghanistan doesn't seem so far away now via @jcpress.
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I wrote a column back in 2010 that began: “Afghanistan. Where is it, and why has it been a thorn in the paws of so many great empires?”
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Committee approves high school stadium upgrades with a caveat via @jcpress.
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Members of the Washington County Health, Education and Welfare Committee have approved spending $4.5 million for upgrades to the football stadiums at Daniel Boone and David Crockett high schools.
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School board amends its quarantine policy for students via @jcpress.
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The Washington County Board of Education voted Thursday to tweak its COVID-19 quarantine policy for students and teachers.
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Congresswoman pushes domestic production during company tour via @jcpress.
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U.S. Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-1st, told officials of a speciality electronics services manufacturer in Gray that she would like to see their company get a share of the production business
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Governor honors Washington County Schools for civics education via @jcpress.
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Washington County Schools is among three school systems in the state to receive the Governor’s Civics Seal.
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