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Rocky Mount State Historic Site hosting Colonial Independence Day 5th of July Celebration

Rocky Mount State Historic Site will present its annual Colonial Independence Day on Saturday, July 5. The event…

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Summer sunrise, wildflowers shine in Roan Mountain photos by Elizabethton minister

ROAN MOUNTAIN — Michael Klaus, senior minister of First Christian Church in Elizabethton, captured stunning photos of a…

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Two injured, two arrested after early morning shooting in Johnson City

JOHNSON CITY — Two people were injured and two suspects arrested following an early morning shooting June 29…

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Boil water notice issued for areas affected by main break near Happy Valley Elementary

Elizabethton Water Resources has issued a precautionary boil water notice for system areas impacted by a water main…

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Carter County Amateur Radio Association to hold Summer Field Day event, Ham Fest

By Brittnee Bryant Star correspondent From assisting with communications during floods, blizzards and Hurricane Helene to educating the…

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‘Miss Firecracker Pageant’ returns July 4

By Angela H. Cutrer Star Correspondent The city of Elizabethton will once again celebrate July 4 with a…

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UETHDA announces energy assistance outreach for July

The Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency has announced its Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) schedule for…

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Downtown Elizabethton gets fresh sound from state grant-funded audio upgrade

Star Correspondent Visitors strolling through downtown Elizabethton will notice a new energy in the air — literally. A…

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River Riders blanked by Bluefield in series opener

BLUEFIELD, Va. — The Elizabethton River Riders were shut out 6-0 by the Bluefield Ridge Runners on Thursday…

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Elizabethton City offices to close July 4 for Independence Day

The City of Elizabethton offices will be closed Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of Independence Day. Garbage…