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CC Democratic Women will meet June 24 at Dino’s

The Carter County Democratic Women will meet Tuesday, June 24, at Dino’s Restaurant, 420 E. Elk Avenue, at…

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Museum of Butler joins national Blue Star Museums program

The Museum of Butler, operated by the Butler & Watauga Valley Historical Association (BWVHA), has officially joined the…

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Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Shelter addresses summer pet safety, overcrowding

 By Brittnee Bryant Star Correspondent If it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for your pets. That’s…

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Rhododendron Festival will be staged this weekend

The 78th annual Roan Mountain Rhododendron Festival will be held this weekend, June 21 and 22, at Roan…

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Shrine Club, Masonic lodges to host July 4 picnic in Hampton

HAMPTON — The Elizabethton Shrine Club, along with the Hampton and Watauga Masonic Lodges, will host a community…

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City schools’ five-year plan includes $22 million in capital improvements

By Buzz Trexler Star Correspondent The Elizabethton Board of Education during its monthly meeting Tuesday unanimously approved a…

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City school board approves ‘panic button’ security upgrade

By Buzz Trexler Star Correspondent Elizabethton City Schools will have another level of security next fall after the…

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Upcoming events …

Pokemon in the Park June 29 Pokemon in the Park will be featured Sunday, June 29, in the…

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Great American Cleanup set for June 28 on Tweetsie Trail

Keep America Beautiful, Keep Tennessee Beautiful and Keep Carter County Beautiful are teaming up for the 2025 Great…

Arrests

Johnson City man charged with assaulting officers, other offenses

JOHNSON CITY — A Johnson City man was arrested June 18 and faces multiple charges following an assault…