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Riders’ Josh Owens selected by Texas with 84th pick in MLB draft

Star Correspondent On Sunday night, a young man’s dream of playing professional baseball became one step closer as…

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Contraband Intercepted at Northeast Correctional Complex

Officers seize drugs, tobacco, cellphones in suspicious shipment From Staff Reports MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. — Security staff at…

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Work begins on Carter County higher education center

New $40 million facility set to open in fall 2026 Demolition began July 7 at the future site…

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Rotary Club donates more than $16,000 to enhance Harmon Park

Pavilion to be named in honor of club’s contribution The Elizabethton Parks and Recreation Department has announced a…

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Motorcyclist killed in crash on North State of Franklin Road

JOHNSON CITY — A Johnson City man died Saturday night following a motorcycle crash on North State of…

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Tennessee gas prices climb, still below national average

Crude oil costs and supply drops push prices higher NASHVILLE — Tennessee’s average gas price climbed to $2.79 per…

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Gov. Lee announces key leadership transition at TN Department of Health

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Friday announced a key leadership transition at the Tennessee Department of…

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City Council OKs applying for $24 million in federal grants

By Buzz Trexler Star Correspondent Elizabethton city officials are hoping to net at least a portion of nearly…

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NET Trans launches on-demand EV ride service in Elizabethton

Elizabethton residents now have a new transportation option with the launch of NET Trans Connect, a same-day, on-demand…

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Car show, cruise-in compromise reached during council meeting

By Buzz Trexler Star Correspondent After nearly an hour of commentary and discussion, City Council decided it was…