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AAA warns homeowners: Winter storm damage expected to surge
With the season’s most frigid temperatures on the way in Tennessee, AAA reminds homeowners and renters that preparing ...
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Cyclones Cheer earns Nationals bid with Smoky Mountain title
STAR CORRESPONDENT The Elizabethton High School cheerleading squad is headed back to the national stage after earning a ...
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Brian Clifford appointed deputy conservation commissioner
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner David W. Salyers has announced the appointment of Brian Clifford as ...
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West Greene topples Lady Warriors
STAR CORRESPONDENT On Monday evening in 1AA conference basketball action at Bayless Gymnasium, the West Greene Lady Buffaloes ...
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Rangers rule the creek, Lady Rangers make it a three-way tie in Conference
By C.Y. Peters Star Correspondent A big conference night at Unaka High School turned into a celebration for ...
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Whole milk returns to school lunch meals in Tennessee
A new law allows whole milk to return to school cafeterias nationwide, including in Tennessee. The Whole Milk ...
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Johnson City police charge juvenile after Mel Circle shooting
JOHNSON CITY – A juvenile was charged in connection with a shooting Tuesday afternoon in Johnson City that ...
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Carter County considers shortening property reappraisal cycle
By Robert Sorrell Star Correspondent The Carter County Commission on Tuesday heard information about shortening the county’s property ...
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First Baptist to host free food distribution Thursday
First Baptist Church in Elizabethton will host a free food bag distribution Thursday, Jan. 22, from 1:30 to ...
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Very cold temperatures, possible wintry weather ahead for region
Very cold temperatures are expected across portions of East Tennessee, southwest Virginia and southwest North Carolina tonight, with ...
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Be Pro Be Proud Tennessee workshop visits Carter County Schools
By Brittnee Bryant Star Correspondent Carter County School students got a first-hand look at the workforce through virtual ...
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ETSU expands primary care to meet regional needs
ETSU Health has expanded primary care availability and is welcoming new patients to Family Medicine, Internal Medicine and ...
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CCHR praises Tennessee lawmakers for toxicology law targeting psychotropic drugs, violence link
NASHVILLE — The Citizens Commission on Human Rights has congratulated Rusty Crowe and the Tennessee General Assembly for ...
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January weather keeps us on our toes … and guessing
January’s reputation for cold and snow is well deserved, but it can also deliver tornadoes, wind and ice ...
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A Life Lived: Farming was a lifelong career for Allen Goodwin of Hunter
Allen Goodwin was just 9 years old when he helped a neighbor care for 20 cows, marking the ...
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Carter County first responders honored with VFW Public Servant Awards
Three Carter County first responders were recently recognized by members of the Capt. Lynn H. Folsom VFW Post ...
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Cyclones shatter records, earn state berths at NETS Championships
The Elizabethton Cyclones turned in a record-setting performance at the 2026 NETS Championships, held Jan. 16-17, piling up ...
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TN schools to host events as survey shows high demand for school choice
A new survey shows 75% of U.S. parents—about 46 million—considered, searched for, or enrolled a child in a ...
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Mental Wellness Month highlights steps to build healthier habits in the New Year
January marks the start of a new year and an opportunity to build healthy habits, set goals and ...
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Hampton splits conference clash with Cloudland
STAR CORRESPONDENT Sophomore Abrielle Jones put up a double-double performance on Friday night at Van Huss/White Gymnasium as ...
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Cook leads Bucs at Tryon Winter Invitational
MILL SPRINGS, N.C. — Micailah Cook opened the indoor track and field season in winning form, capturing the ...
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Study finds super agers show lower Alzheimer’s genetic risk
A large new study suggests that so-called super agers — adults 80 and older with memory performance comparable ...
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Market Pulse: $1 million-plus homes smaller, sharper, still selling
At first glance, the $1 million-plus market for 2025 looks simple: More luxury homes sold in 2025 than ...
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Food City names new executive merchandising, marketing team
Food City recently announced that after 10 years of dedicated service, Ross Purdy, vice president of center store ...
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Tennessee gas prices rise five cents, AAA says
NASHVILLE — Gas prices across Tennessee moved higher last week, climbing an average of five cents and pushing ...