Local news
Elizabethton’s Watson reflects on being named Roan Scholar
CONTRIBUTED BY DUSTIN DUNCAN Elizabethton High School senior Veronica Watson was recently selected as a member of the ETSU Roan Scholars Class of 2025. Watson is ...
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Sanctuary county, broadband tops Health and Welfare Committee discussions
BY IVAN SANDERS STAR STAFF ivan.sanders@elizabethton.com The Carter County Health and Welfare Committee met via Zoom for its ...
Kiersten Hutchinson: ‘Wherever He Leads I’ll Go’
Missionary Kiersten Hutchinson of Elizabethton returned to Zimbabwe this week where she serves as a Physician Assistant at ...
KCCB announces participation in two upcoming events
BY IVAN SANDERS STAR STAFF ivan.sanders@elizabethton.com As winter quickly fades into a fresh spring season, Keep Carter County ...
Human remains discovered near Southside Road, Sheriff’s Office investigating
CONTRIBUTED — The Carter County Sheriff’s Office is investigating human remains that were discovered near Southside Road outside ...
Local news
Help us remember victims of COVID-19
A kindergarten teacher, a car enthusiast, two retirees who had adopted Elizabethton as their place to call home, a Baptist minister, and there are many more ...
by Staff Reports.
Brains and Brawn
Brains and Brawn… Three keys to physical fitness
BY CHAD SALYER Many times, while working out over the years, a fellow lifter would approach me and ask something like, “What supplements are you ...
by Contributed Content, Friday, March 5, 2021 10:25 pm
Cloudland
From the editor’s desk… Giving kudos to the cheerleaders
BY IVAN SANDERS STAR SPORTS EDITOR ivan.sanders@elizabethton.com It would almost be totally unfair to a special group of young people who really got the ...
by Ivan Sanders, Friday, March 5, 2021 10:19 pm
Local news
Carter County’s Ed Jordan presented the 2021 ‘Love Where You Live’ award
Virtual Event in Leiper’s Fork Also Launched Statewide Trashercise Campaign MEMPHIS — Keep Tennessee Beautiful celebrated March as Keep Tennessee Beautiful Month and today honored ...
by Contributed Content, Friday, March 5, 2021 2:55 pm
Local news
Milligan to hold an outdoor commencement on May 1
MILLIGAN — Milligan University will hold an in-person, outdoor commencement ceremony for spring graduates on Saturday, May 1, at 10 a.m. at the TVA Credit Union Ballpark in ...
by Contributed Content, Friday, March 5, 2021 2:52 pm
Local news
Highlander Heroes named for the first week of March
Cloudland High School continues to recognize students who emulate Living the Lander Life that includes being Ready, Respectful, and Responsible. Students honored for the week ...
by Contributed Content, Friday, March 5, 2021 1:55 pm
Editorials
Stop trashing our roadways and waterways
Spring is fast approaching. The trees are budding and the jonquils and hyacinths are blooming. As we look around at the signs of spring, we ...
by Our View, Friday, March 5, 2021 12:42 pm
Editorials
Witches proudly coming out of the broom closet
To the Editor: Pastor Billy Crone says the number of witches has skyrocketed. Crone wrote a book called, “The Rise of Witchcraft.” Crone understands witchcraft ...
by Contributed Content, Friday, March 5, 2021 12:40 pm
Cloudland
Lady Highlanders can’t get over the hump in Region 1-A title contest
BY IVAN SANDERS STAR SPORTS EDITOR ivan.sanders@elizabethton.com BAILEYTON – People can add one more thing to the adage that close only counts in horseshoes and ...
by Ivan Sanders, Thursday, March 4, 2021 4:11 pm
Sports & Outdoors
Trying to get off the soapbox without getting hurt
In this week’s Chatter, I just wanted to take the time to congratulate our area basketball teams from junior high to high school for being ...
by Ivan Sanders, Thursday, March 4, 2021 3:32 pm
Local news
Milligan students earn eight ADDY® Awards
MILLIGAN UNIVERSITY — A group of Milligan University students and recent alumni were recognized for their creativity at the American Advertising Federation Northeast Tennessee (AAF ...
by Contributed Content, Thursday, March 4, 2021 2:37 pm
News
GM looking to build 2nd US battery factory, Tennessee likely
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — General Motors says it’s looking for a site to build a second U.S. battery factory with ...
by AP News Wire Reports, Thursday, March 4, 2021 2:33 pm
Outdoors
MLB pitch, hit, and run and Jr. Home Run Derby rescheduled
FROM STAFF REPORTS The weather canceled last weekend’s plans, but contests have been rescheduled for this weekend. Youth of all ages and skill levels from ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 11:29 pm
Local news
Local program seeks tutors to continue work with adult learners and literacy
FROM STAFF REPORTS A local project that pairs high school students who desire to be teachers with adult learners who want help with literacy skills ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 11:16 pm
Local news
Animal sculpture scavenger hunt installed in downtown Johnson City
Fifteen bronze animal sculptures have been installed in various locations throughout downtown Johnson City. Art students in the East Tennessee State University Department of Art ...
by Contributed Content, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 6:37 pm
Elizabethton
Early deficit too much for Cyclones in Region 1-AA semifinals
BY IVAN SANDERS STAR SPORTS EDITOR ivan.sanders@elizabethton.com GREENEVILLE – It’s one thing when a team brings a shovel to bury its opponent and another thing ...
by Ivan Sanders, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 5:41 pm
Hampton
Eagles survive ‘Dogs desperation shot in Region 1-A semifinal
BY IVAN SANDERS STAR SPORTS EDITOR ivan.sanders@elizabethton.com Hampton knew before they even stepped on the bus heading toward Cosby what awaited them in the Region ...
by Ivan Sanders, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 5:37 pm
News
‘Vaccine, vaccine’: Dolly sings ‘Jolene’ rewrite before shot
By KRISTIN M. HALL AP Entertainment Writer NASHVILLE (AP) — Dolly Parton has written hundreds of songs over her decades-long career and it turns out ...
by AP News Wire Reports, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 4:27 pm
Local news
Tennessee to expand vaccine eligibility next week
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE (AP) — More than 1 million Tennesseans will soon become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine after the Department of ...
by AP News Wire Reports, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 4:17 pm
Arrests
Hampton man arrested in connection with shooting
Investigators with the Carter County Sheriff’s Office arrested one man after a shooting that occurred in Hampton early Thursday morning. At approximately 1:30 a.m., deputies ...
by Contributed Content, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 4:29 pm
Cloudland
Lady ‘Landers secure spot opposite Lady Huskies for the region title
BY IVAN SANDERS STAR SPORTS EDITOR ivan.sanders@elizabethton.com As if three contests weren’t enough this season, the Cloudland Lady Highlanders and North Greene Lady Huskies will ...
by Ivan Sanders, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 3:31 pm
Sports & Outdoors
Lady Huskies sink teeth in Unaka to end Lady Ranger season
BY IVAN SANDERS STAR SPORTS EDITOR ivan.sanders@elizabethton.com The Unaka Lady Rangers made the trip to Baileyton on Monday evening hoping to pull an upset on ...
by Ivan Sanders, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 3:26 pm
Local news
Compassion consolidated… It’s time to put action behind words for Carter Compassion Center
BY IVAN SANDERS STAR STAFF ivan.sanders@elizabethton.com “By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples if ye have love one to another,” ...
by Ivan Sanders, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 3:22 pm
Local news
EPD seeking help to identify male and female
The Elizabethton Police Department is requesting information regarding the identity of the male and female in the photos. They are wanted for questioning in an investigation ...
by Contributed Content, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 3:11 pm
Local news
A Life Lived: Rex Johnson was a people person, sports enthusiast
Rex Johnson was definitely a “people” person. He enjoyed meeting new people, what they had to say, and socializing with friends and having a good ...
by Rozella Hardin, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 3:02 pm
Editorials
This month, give back to the American Red Cross by volunteering, giving blood or a donation
March is Red Cross Month, a tradition begun by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1943, and every president since has had the privilege of making ...
