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A Life Lived: Dawn and Jackie Peters made local history a part of their everyday lives
Dawn Trivette Peters was raised in the Poga community of Carter County, the daughter of Linzy and Mary…
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Sams honored with national McDonald’s leadership award
HAMPTON — Joni Sams, general manager of the McDonald’s restaurant in Hampton, has been named one of the…
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TWRA rescues and releases three orphaned bear cubs
On the morning of May 18, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) responded to a report of a…
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Commission appoints new member, approves increased mineral tax
By Robert Sorrell Star Correspondent The Carter County Commission met Monday night with a full agenda, including the…
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Elizabethton teens earn international honors for rainforest conservation video
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two Elizabethton High School students are making international headlines for their bold vision on preserving…
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Elizabethton’s Jeremy Hardin honored for feeding Tennesseans in need
NASHVILLE — Jeremy Hardin of Elizabethton was honored with the Dan and Cherie Hammond Sharing the Harvest Award…
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Elizabethton library adds charging, water stations; prepares for Summer Reading Kickoff
Star Correspondent The Elizabethton-Carter Co. Public Library has recently unveiled three new additions aimed at enhancing visitor experiences…
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New construction, relocation demand drives pending sales up in nearby counties
Pending home sales in Northeast Tennessee continued to signal resilient local buyer interest despite ongoing affordability challenges and…
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A prehistoric red panda from Appalachia is stealing the spotlight
An episode of PBS Eons, a popular science storytelling platform with millions of subscribers, is spotlighting one of…
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Safe Boating Week, Memorial Day upcoming
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will participate in the 2025 National Safe Boating Week, May 17-23, reminding all…