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UT Extension to host 4-H Poultry Show and Sale on Aug. 10
A group of local 4-H Club members will soon have the chance to show off several weeks of hard work when the Carter County UT ...
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Hampton’s newest alumni react to graduation: Part one
Like a movie, the big screen graduations taking place at the Stateline Drive-In are subject to interpretation from ...
Presenting the Hampton Class of 2020… Hampton commencement marks second county school to graduate
BY IVAN SANDERS STAR STAFF ivan.sanders@elizabethton.com There was no doubt where the Hampton Bulldogs were on Thursday night ...
Students from Unaka reflect on graduation: Part two
Tuesday night kicked off unique graduations for Carter County seniors as they graduated at the Stateline Drive-In, which ...
Local news
Tuning Up The Band: HHS Bulldog Band preps for upcoming season
Strike up the music the band has begun. Members of the Hampton High School Bulldog Band spent this week taking part in Band Camp to ...
by Staff Reports.
Columns
Hearts not attuned to God become catch basins for every device of the devil
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham Dear Rev. Graham: When I was growing up there was little said about narcissism, but if it ...
by Contributed Content, Saturday, May 30, 2020 3:46 pm
Columns
Stepmom goes a step too far claiming children as her own
DEAR ABBY: My former husband had an affair years ago, and when our divorce was final, he married the woman he was involved with. I’ll ...
by Contributed Content, Saturday, May 30, 2020 3:45 pm
Columns
Today in History 5/30/20
By The Associated Press Today is Saturday, May 30, the 151st day of 2020. There are 215 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in ...
by AP News Wire Reports, Saturday, May 30, 2020 3:00 pm
Cloudland
Going to the next level… Unaka’s Houghton to continue cheering at King College
BY IVAN SANDERS STAR SPORTS EDITOR ivan.sanders@elizabethton.com It has been a special week for Unaka High School student-athlete Katie Houghton. On Tuesday, Houghton was able ...
by Ivan Sanders, Friday, May 29, 2020 4:08 pm
Central
A new look to the high school football preseason…
Players and coaches alike in Northeast Tennessee are counting down the days, hours, minutes, and seconds until they can return to their respective schools and ...
by Ivan Sanders, Friday, May 29, 2020 4:05 pm
Central
East Tennessee Outdoors: Creating an Angler
BY DANNY BLEVINS STAR CORRESPONDENT A twitch, a tug, a tight line, then a squeal from an overexcited child that is catching their first fish ...
by Danny Blevins, Friday, May 29, 2020 4:03 pm
Cloudland
Star Sports Photo Time Capsule
Elizabethton Star Sports is proud to present another trip back in time to through our photo time capsule for today – May 31, 2020.
by Ivan Sanders, Friday, May 29, 2020 4:00 pm
Cloudland
Carter Hall of Fame induction set for June 20 Organizers to offer an alternate date
FROM STAFF REPORTSThe Carter County Sports Hall of Fame’s 2020 induction remains scheduledfor Saturday, June 20 at Elizabethton’s Tennessee College of AppliedTechnology. However, due to ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, May 29, 2020 3:57 pm
Cloudland
Holmes Labeled HERO Sports Preseason All-American Quay Holmes garners HERO Sports recognition for third consecutive year
CONTRIBUTED BY ETSU ATHLETICS JOHNSON CITY – For the third consecutive season, ETSU running back Quay Holmes (Powder Springs, Ga.) has garnered HERO Sports Preseason All-American recognition. This ...
by Contributed Content, Friday, May 29, 2020 3:55 pm
Auto Racing
AP Exclusive: Athletes wary about virus, testing upon return
BY HOWARD FENDRICH AP SPORTS WRITER Chris Thompson is an NFL running back. He also is the father of a 4-month-old daughter, Kali. Guess which ...
by AP News Wire Reports, Friday, May 29, 2020 3:47 pm
Auto Racing
Chase Elliott ends a week of misery with overdue Cup victory
BY JENNA FRYER AP AUTO RACING WRITER CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Chase Elliott’s streak of bitter defeats in NASCAR’s frantic first push of rescheduled races ...
by AP News Wire Reports, Friday, May 29, 2020 3:45 pm
Columns
God designed the cross to defeat Satan
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham Dear Rev. Graham: I am puzzled why people wear crosses around their necks but their lives reflect ...
by Contributed Content, Friday, May 29, 2020 3:44 pm
Columns
Teen in quarantine worries about staying close to beau
DEAR ABBY: I have been in a relationship with my boyfriend for a little over five months. We have enjoyed spending time with each other, ...
by Contributed Content, Friday, May 29, 2020 3:43 pm
Columns
Today in History 5/29/20
By The Associated Press Today is Friday, May 29, the 150th day of 2020. There are 216 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in ...
by AP News Wire Reports, Friday, May 29, 2020 3:42 pm
Local news
Teresa Murray Smith announces candidacy for City Judge
Teresa Murray Smith is today formally announcing her candidacy for the position of Elizabethton Municipal Judge. The position was declared vacant with the untimely death late last ...
by Contributed Content, Friday, May 29, 2020 3:41 pm
Local news
City government announces multi-phased reopening approach
The City of Johnson City will begin a multi-phased approach to reopening City facilities starting Monday, June 1. The goal of the phased reopening, based ...
by Contributed Content, Friday, May 29, 2020 3:34 pm
Local news
Carter County Sheriff’s Office awards scholarships
Sheriff Dexter Lunceford has awarded two college students with scholarships provided by the Tennessee Sheriff’s Association this week. Taylor Madison Williams and Julianna Carol Cole, ...
by Contributed Content, Friday, May 29, 2020 3:31 pm
Local news
Elizabethton Electric reopens lobby for water and electric customers
The City of Elizabethton is continuing its phased reopening of city buildings and facilities. The latest in this reopening plan will be to reopen the ...
by Contributed Content, Friday, May 29, 2020 3:29 pm
Cloudland
Hoya to B12: Ex-Georgetown G McClung signs with Texas Tech
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Former Georgetown guard Mac McClung will play at Texas Tech after Davide Moretti’s departure from the Red Raiders to play professionally ...
by AP News Wire Reports, Friday, May 29, 2020 3:15 pm
News
Realty Transfers
The following real estate transactions have been recorded at the Carter County Register of Deeds office during the past week. Mary Elizabeth Hyder to Keith ...
by Contributed Content, Friday, May 29, 2020 3:04 pm
News
Chancery Court
Debbie Ann McGee vs. Billy Joe McGee (divorce). William E. Cifers vs. Karen Lynn Cifers (divorce). Areanna Rhea Edgins Curley vs. David Alexander Curley (divorce).
by Contributed Content, Friday, May 29, 2020 3:03 pm
News
Circuit Court
Brittany Hansford vs. Daniel Hansford (child support). State of TN vs. Michael Hamblin (child support). Mikki Gail Holden Crowe vs. Rocky Alan Crowe (divorce). Stephanie ...
by Contributed Content, Friday, May 29, 2020 3:03 pm
Editorials
Summer comes, and we move outdoors, just stay safe
After weeks of being cooped up, the sunshine and warm temperatures are drawing people outside, not only locally, but all across the country as beaches, ...
by Our View, Friday, May 29, 2020 3:01 pm
Editorials
A response to Ronald Winter letter
To the Editor: After reading an opinion to the Elizabethton Star by L. Ronald Winter, had the headline not read, “Democrat leaders betray their party,” ...
by Contributed Content, Friday, May 29, 2020 2:59 pm
Editorials
Rise of one-world religion
To the Editor: Dr. John McTernan said sports had become a huge idol in America and coronavirus deflated and brought it down. An idol is ...
