Author: Rozella Hardin Elizabethton Star

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Four more educators to be inducted into Carter County Educators Hall of Fame

The Carter County Imagination Library Board will host its 17th annual Educators Hall of Fame to honor outstanding educators for their immeasurable and lasting contributions ... Read more

by Rozella Hardin, Friday, April 11, 2025 10:04 am

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Elizabethton B&PW Club marks 100th anniversary

The Elizabethton Business and Professional Women’s Club this year is celebrating its 100th anniversary, which was marked Tuesday evening with a proclamation signing by Elizabethton ... Read more

by Rozella Hardin, Thursday, April 10, 2025 11:44 am

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A Life Lived: Pastor Marvin Slagle enabled someone to see with the gift of his eyes at death

Our eyes are not only a tool for seeing, but they are also a powerful means of communicating the depths of one’s feelings. Beyond their ... Read more

by Rozella Hardin, Wednesday, April 9, 2025 9:01 am

Editorials

Lilo Duncan left a permanent imprint on the Elizabethton community

There are not too many organizations or events in Elizabethton that Lilo Duncan was not involved in or left her imprint on. Mrs. Duncan, 94, ... Read more

by Rozella Hardin, Friday, April 4, 2025 1:15 pm

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A Life Lived: Bobby Townsend’s smile was his trademark

Someone has said that a smile is the key that fits the lock of everybody’s heart. If that is so, Bobby Townsend had the key ... Read more

by Rozella Hardin, Tuesday, April 1, 2025 4:21 pm

Editorials

We miss the mail when it doesn’t run … it unites us as a nation

Generally, the mailman on Race Street in Elizabethton drops the mail off by midafternoon on weekdays. Many of the folks who live on the street ... Read more

by Rozella Hardin, Tuesday, April 1, 2025 12:28 pm

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A Life Lived: Rev. Bobby Stout was chosen by God to be a pastor to the community

According to the Scriptures, pastors are called by God to serve and lead His people. They are chosen and appointed to shepherd the flock, providing ... Read more

by Rozella Hardin, Tuesday, March 25, 2025 12:48 pm

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A Life Lived: Sally Jo Whitehead’s life was full of twists and turns

Life can be full of twists and turns. Sally Jo Winters Whitehead, during her lifetime, experienced a wide range of challenges and opportunities that brought ... Read more

by Rozella Hardin, Tuesday, March 18, 2025 3:12 pm

Editorials

Democracy matter…it was built for the people and by the people

It seems that our democracy is being threatened at every turn and corner. Our president is just that—he serves at the will and pleasure of ... Read more

by Rozella Hardin, Tuesday, March 18, 2025 11:56 am

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Roger Bowers to review his book on Leonard Bowers, descendants at library March 22

Are you a descendant of Leonard Bowers, the first Bowers to arrive in the Watauga Settlement in 1782? If so, Roger L. Bowers wants to ... Read more

by Rozella Hardin, Thursday, March 13, 2025 4:42 pm

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