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Elk River Falls reopens after Helene recovery efforts

ELK PARK, N.C. — The Elk River Falls area, located in the Pisgah National Forest’s Appalachian Ranger District,…

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Washington County grand jury indicts former Johnson City police officer

JOHNSON CITY — A Washington County grand jury has indicted a Johnson City Police Department officer on charges…

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Church Briefs

First Free Will The Pylant family will present a gospel concert Sunday, July 20, at the Elizabethton First…

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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…

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ETSU announces spring 2025 dean’s list

East Tennessee State University has released the dean’s list for spring 2025, recognizing outstanding undergraduate students who earned…

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Local student earns place on Furman dean’s list

Hannah Beth McCoy of Elizabethton earned a place on Furman University’s dean’s list for the spring 2025 semester.…

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Junior Ranger camp, historic tours and music events set for Sycamore Shoals

Junior Ranger Camp Wednesday–Friday, July 16–18 | 9 a.m.–noon | Ages 8–12 | $50 per participant Children ages…

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Northeast State offers online certified medical billing and coding specialist course

Northeast State’s Office of Workforce Solutions offers an online, self-paced certified medical billing and coding course. The certified…