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Carter County Commission recognizes sheriff’s office, approves funding resolutions

By Robert Sorrell Star Correspondent The Carter County Commission on Monday night passed two key funding resolutions involving…

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A life lived: Jackie Garrison valued time spent with family and friends

Jackie Wayne Garrison spent very little time on this earth twiddling his thumbs. He was always doing something,…

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Patrick Gillen and Tony Neubeck named Appalachian League Players of the Week

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The Appalachian League announced today that Bristol’s Patrick Gillen and Burlington’s Tony Neubeck were…

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​​State awards grant to help library’s digital literacy program

NASHVILLE – Secretary of State Tre Hargett, state Sen. Rusty Crowe, state Rep. Timothy Hill and state Rep.…

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River Riders rally cut short 5-4, swept by Axmen

By Ron Marvel Star Correspondent The River Riders have had a difficult time getting out of the gate…

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Liberty Saga continues at Sycamore Shoals

By Ron Marvel Star Correspondent The official outdoor drama of Tennessee is ongoing and is in its 46th…

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Tennessee gas prices hold steady at $2.70 for third straight Monday

NASHVILLE — Tennessee drivers are seeing steady prices at the pump, as the state’s average gas price remains…

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ETSU fossil discovery reveals giant ancient salamander

A giant, strong-jawed salamander once tunneled through ancient Tennessee soil. And thanks to a fossil unearthed near East…

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TDOT’s Trash Masters Rewards offers double points at Tennessee welcome centers through July

NASHVILLE – As summer travel heats up across the state, the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) litter prevention…

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Flaming Aces Distillery to open as first legal distillery in Carter County in over 120 years

Carter County will soon welcome its first legal distillery in more than a century with the upcoming opening…