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Hallelujah! The Broad Street Bridge is finally opened

Those were the words of Elizabethton Mayor Bill Carter, who was one of the speakers at Wednesday’s formal ... Read more

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This Independence Day, celebrate what unites us

Friday is America’s Independence Day. It’s a day for picnics, parades, fireworks and celebrations. They all unite us ... Read more

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Elizabethton dedicated to summertime events

Summer is in full swing in downtown Elizabethton. Despite a change in venue for many of the events ... Read more

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Until summer heat subsides, stay cool and hydrated

Much of the Eastern and Southern United States is wrapped in a dangerous heat wave, which is expected ... Read more

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Summer officially arrives … enjoy every day of it

Summer is officially here, and the National Weather Service says it will feel like summer for the next ... Read more

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Liberty! The roots of the story sprang to life along the Watauga

Carter County and Elizabethton are rich in history. Events that took place here along the banks of the ... Read more

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A tribute to dads on their special day, Father’s Day

Father’s Day has been celebrated across the United States now for over a hundred years. It was an ... Read more

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Car show opens season in new location, but hopefully will be back downtown soon

It’s June already, and you know what? The 2025 Elizabethton car shows have begun, and things are a ... Read more

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The temperatures say summertime is finally here

This past week’s temperatures and the turning of the page on the calendar have confirmed that summer is ... Read more

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Liberty! The state’s official outdoor drama begins Friday

Liberty! will debut Friday for its 46th season at Sycamore Shoals State Park in Elizabethton. The drama, which ... Read more