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    Carter County secures $2M in grants to rebuild Erik Anderson Park

    ROAN MOUNTAIN — Carter County has secured up to $2 million in grant funding to rebuild and improve ...

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    On and off the court: Carter County Drug Prevention Coalition aims to educate youth

    By Brittnee Bryant Star Correspondent The Carter County Drug Prevention Coalition took to the court this past weekend ...

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    Communities in Schools of Appalachian Highlands celebrates regional milestone

    By Brittnee Bryant Star Correspondent Communities in Schools of Appalachian Highlands celebrated a milestone of partnering with more ...

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    Greeneville woman charged after parking dispute leads to assault

    JOHNSON CITY — A Greeneville woman was arrested Saturday afternoon after a reported parking dispute escalated into a ...

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    Shields named Player of the Year; Chambers earns Coach of the Year honors

    The District 1-A Girls All-Conference Team has been announced, with Unaka’s Michelle Shields earning Player of the Year ...

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    Don’t listen to the weather newscast … it’s confusing

    Tuesday, when we got up to face the day — school, work or whatever — the weather was ...

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    Kalli Shepherd sparks historic rally as Lady Rangers capture district title, 56-51

    BY C.Y. Peters Star Correspondent It will go down as one of the greatest comebacks in Unaka basketball ...

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    Milligan women claim AAC title; Bredwood scores 54 in men’s season-ending win

    By Ron Marvel Star Correspondent The Milligan University basketball teams finished off their regular season Sunday against the ...

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    Great news for military veterans

    For five or more years, Carter County has not had an active honor guard to conduct honors at ...

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    Defense leads way: Rangers clamp down on Huskies to reach district championship

    By C.Y. Peters Star Correspondent The Unaka Rangers are headed to the District title game Tuesday night after ...

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    Hampton dominates Buccaneers in District 1A semifinal

    STAR CORRESPONDENT The Hampton Bulldogs took a 14-point first-quarter lead over University School and were never threatened as ...

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    Tennessee gas prices up 3 cents, still among cheapest

    Tennessee gas prices increased by three cents over the past week, though the state remains the 11th least ...

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    Lady ’Landers fall to North Greene

    STAR CORRESPONDENT A barnburner took place on Friday night in the District 1A semifinal playoff at Happy Valley ...

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    Rangers rain threes in district rout over Hampton

    By C.Y. Peters Star Correspondent The stage was set at Happy Valley for a district showdown between Unaka ...

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    Northeast Region announces swimming, diving year-end award winners

    The Northeast Region of the Tennessee Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association has announced the recipients of its 2025-26 season ...

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    Cyclones punch ticket to District 1-AAA title game with win over Crockett

    The Elizabethton Cyclones had a couple of things on their mind when they took to the floor inside ...

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    Lady Cyclones advance to District 1-AAA Championship against Boone

    The Elizabethton Lady Cyclones were already guaranteed a spot in next week’s regional contest, but they knew they ...

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    Lady Bulldogs, Buccaneers open with District 1A playoff wins

    Star Correspondent The District 1A tournament opened Thursday night at Bayless Gymnasium at Happy Valley High School, with ...

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    Carter County mayoral candidates outline priorities at CCFRW forum

    By Brittnee Bryant Star Correspondent Republican candidates for Carter County mayor shared their priorities Thursday night during a ...

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    The most important housing market information is local, local, local

    BY AMY MITCHELL NETAR President Spring and the prime homebuying and selling season are upon us. If you ...