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Local physician proud of Philippine father-in-law’s service to U.S.

Dr. Rick Martin has in his possession a certificate marked by time and handling, which recognizes his father-in-law,…

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Carter County Sheriff’s Office warns of phone scam impersonating officers

The Carter County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple reports in recent days of phone scams in which callers…

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Northeast Recovery Court graduation set for July 9 at TCAT Elizabethton

The Northeast Recovery Court Graduation, hosted by Families Free, has been scheduled for Wednesday, July 9, from 6…

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2025 Operation Dry Water set for July 4th holiday period

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is once again participating in Operation Dry Water (ODW), a year-round boating…

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Miss Firecracker Pageant returns to Covered Bridge Park for July 4 celebration

 The Miss Firecracker Pageant, a highlight of Elizabethton’s annual Independence Day celebration, is returning to its traditional location…

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Elizabethton City Council adopts FY 2025-26 budget, approves Franklin Pool Renovation Project

Star Correspondent The Elizabethton City Council met in a special called session Monday afternoon at City Hall, unanimously…

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A Life Lived: Gloria Hall was a cleaning lady, but she left her mark in other ways

Martin Luther King Jr. is credited with saying: “Everyone can be great, because everyone can serve. This county…

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Saturday service at Long Hollow Baptist Church

There will be a song service Saturday, July 5 at Long Hollow Baptist Church featuring Psalms 51. The…

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Location change: Independence Day celebration returns to Covered Bridge Park

Event features music, fireworks and family fun With the reopening of the Broad Street Bridge this week, Elizabethton…

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 ‘Raise that curtain! ’Bonnie Kate Theater to reopen in July with family-friendly musical “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown!”

By Lynn J. Richardson Monday was an exciting day for many who have waited so long for the…