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    Roan Mountain Calendar

    Jan. 1–31 — Support Our Wildlife Ambassadors Roan Mountain State Park — All month Price: $10 — feeds ...

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    Elizabethton awarded $1.18M multimodal access grant for SR-67/91 corridor

    The City of Elizabethton has been awarded $1,187,500 through Tennessee’s Multimodal Access Grant Program to fund transportation improvements ...

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    Lady Warriors find momentum in Charleston tournament

    The Happy Valley Lady Warriors stayed active following the Christmas break, traveling to Charleston, S.C., where they have ...

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    Boyd Pruitt honored with Quilt of Valor during 85th birthday celebration

    Late November brought a special celebration for local veteran Boyd Pruitt as family and friends gathered to mark ...

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    LEGO®: Think Outside the Blocks returns to Elizabethton Recreation Center

    Elizabethton Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the Elizabethton/Carter County Public Library, will host LEGO®: Think Outside the ...

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    Flu activity rising across Tennessee; health officials urge vaccinations

    NASHVILLE — Influenza activity is on the rise across Tennessee, and health officials say it is not too ...

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    Washington County Federated Republican Women to meet Jan. 5

    The January meeting of the Washington County Federated Republican Women will be held Monday, Jan. 5, at the ...

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    T.A. Dugger teams reach finals of Christmas Tournament

    By C.Y. Peters T.A. Dugger will have both its boys and girls teams competing for championships in the ...

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    Police seek public’s help in Walmart shoplifting case

    The Elizabethton Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a female suspect believed to be ...

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    Hardee’s donation fuels two Honor Flight missions in 2026

    Honor Flight of the Appalachian Highlands has received its largest single donation to date, a $23,658 contribution from ...

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    Experts give healthy aging advice as TN’s older population grows

    As Tennessee’s population ages, experts said they should focus on preventive health strategies to add quality of life ...

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    The new year is a time of reflection

    Today is New Year’s Eve. Thursday is the first day of 2026. Reflecting on 2025, there are some ...

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    A Life Lived: Greg Moreland’s feelings were always genuine

    Greg Moreland was as genuine as they get. His daughter, Tara, enjoys telling the story about her daddy ...

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    Pricing realism drives home price reductions, concessions

    November’s Tri-Cities housing market performance delivered one of the clearest signals yet that the region has entered a ...

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    Behind the gavel: ETSU student leads in Nashville

    ETSU senior Kyah Powers served as governor of the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature, gaining hands-on leadership experience guiding ...

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    Nurse: Empathy Heals film premieres at Martin Center Jan. 8

    The public is invited to join the Tennessee Center for Nursing Advancement on Jan. 8 at 6 p.m. ...

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    New Year’s resolutions aim to make us better

    It’s that time of year — when we make New Year’s resolutions, or at least think about it. ...

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    The first twin towers: Carl Roberson and Wesley Forbes

    By C.Y. Peters Star Correspondent Long before New York City became known for its Twin Towers, and years ...

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    Elizabethton offices to close Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day

    City of Elizabethton offices will be closed Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in observance of New Year’s Day. Garbage ...

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    Local student selected to perform with the Bands of America Honor Band in the 2026 Rose Parade®

    Anderson Hallman, a graduate of Elizabethton High School and a freshman at East Tennessee State University, has been ...