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More than 3,400 new and returning students began moving into East Tennessee State University campus housing this week for the fall semester, university officials said. According to ETSU’s website, the university started moving new incoming students into residence halls on Wednesday, followed by returning students on Thursday and Friday. Additional students will arrive on remaining Move-In 2025 dates set for Saturday and Sunday, ahead of the first day of classes on Monday. Click Here for Full Article .

Johnson City’s popularity is continuing to grow. A recent report from moveBuddah, along with articles from Southern Living and Travel+Leisure, has Johnson City listed as the top U.S. city people want to move to for 2025. Click Here for Full Article .

A Japanese commercial vehicle manufacturer has revealed big plans for the Upstate. Isuzu North America Corp., a supplier of commercial vehicles, has selected Greenville County to establish the company’s new production base in the United States, according to a news release. Click Here for Full Article .

Smithey Ironware Co. is expanding its operations to Charleston County with a $3.1 million investment, creating 16 new jobs. The company’s new distribution facility will be home to Smithey’s expanded custom engraving operations, allowing customers to add personalized messages to their cast iron and carbon steel cookware, according to a news release. Click Here for Full Article .

Smithey Ironware Co. is expanding its operations to Charleston County with a $3.1 million investment, creating 16 new jobs. The company’s new distribution facility will be home to Smithey’s expanded custom engraving operations, allowing customers to add personalized messages to their cast iron and carbon steel cookware, according to a news release. Click Here for Full Article .

Applebee’s signed its multi-year partnership with the National Football League to be its “Official Grill + Bar” in April and now the casual dining chain is poised for Thursday's season kick off with deals and activations. To start, the chain is bringing back 50-cent boneless wings for dine-in and to-go orders for a limited time, featuring six sauce choices, including Classic Buffalo, Honey BBQ, Sweet Asian Chile, Garlic Parmesan, Extra Hot Buffalo or Honey Pepper. Click Here for Full Article.

The Starbucks and Yum Brands veteran will replace Frances Allen at the quick-service restaurant chain Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc., parent company of quick-service chains Checkers & Rally’s, has named Chris Tebben chief executive officer, effective Sept. 4. He succeeds Frances Allen, who announced in April that she would be stepping down. Click Here for Full Article .

Diners are increasingly looking for deals, and the company behind Applebee’s and IHOP is responding with promotions to draw in customers while aiming to hold on to profits for its franchisees. Click Here for Full Article .