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Landfill eyes purchase of equipment to help save money

A new proposal regarding Carter County Landfill operations could result in significant cost savings for the county if the measure is approved by the Carter ... Read more

by Abby Frye, Wednesday, July 11, 2018 5:37 pm

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Liberty! drama kicks off 40th season on Thursday

Liberty! the Saga of Sycamore Shoals is opening for it’s 40th anniversary season on Thursday, and park officials are anticipating record attendance for the milestone ... Read more

by Abby Frye, Wednesday, July 11, 2018 10:54 am

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Early voting for August election starts Friday

Early voting for the upcoming county general election and state and federal primary elections will kick off Friday morning. Leading up to this election local ... Read more

by Abby Frye, Wednesday, July 11, 2018 10:49 am

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Proposed county budget includes no employee raises despite increases in salary, benefits line items

Next week members of the Carter County Commission will debate and vote on a proposed budget for the coming fiscal year, and while the budget ... Read more

by Abby Frye, Monday, July 9, 2018 4:38 pm

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Animal shelter halts intakes due to being at capacity

Over the weekend, officials with the Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Shelter stopped intakes at the facility due to the shelter being at capacity with no more ... Read more

by Abby Frye, Monday, July 9, 2018 4:33 pm

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STAR readers weigh in on county’s proposed funding cuts

In an online poll featured on the Elizabethton Star’s website this week, an overwhelming majority of those who participated said they oppose the county’s proposed ... Read more

by Abby Frye, Monday, July 9, 2018 8:18 am

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Roan Mountain bridge replacement progressing on schedule

A construction project to replace a bridge in Roan Mountain is making progress, and Carter County Road Superintendent Roger Colbaugh anticipates the project will be ... Read more

by Abby Frye, Thursday, July 5, 2018 5:51 pm

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County jail to undergo re-inspection by state for deficiencies

County officials are preparing for an inspection of the local jail by state officials in two weeks, and Carter County Sheriff Dexter Lunceford said he ... Read more

by Abby Frye, Thursday, July 5, 2018 4:04 pm

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County sees increase in voter registration heading into election

As the August election approaches, local election officials have seen an increase in the number of residents registering to vote, which could translate into higher ... Read more

by Abby Frye, Thursday, July 5, 2018 8:47 am

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Boys & Girls Club serves the needs of community’s kids

Editor’s Note: This is one of a series of articles that will highlight local non-profit organizations which serve our community. For many of the children ... Read more

by Abby Frye, Thursday, July 5, 2018 8:41 am

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