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JCPD announces Junior Police Academy

The Johnson City Police Department is excited to announce the return of the JCPD Junior Police Academy. The…

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Roan Mountain Calendar

May 1–31 Support Our Wildlife Ambassadors Roan Mountain State Park All month Price: $10 – Feeds one bird…

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Head Start prepares TN kids for kindergarten, despite certain funding

Tennessee families who depend on Head Start programs for child care are watching Congress carefully to make sure…

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Report: Despite barriers, TN adults want college degrees

As students graduate across Tennessee, a new report shows many adults still hope to earn a college degree…

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Evolving housing market is all about the price

By Wayne Porter NETAR President The local housing market is sending signals that it’s continuing a recalibration and…

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Morton Family Reunion planned June 8

The E.E. and Dollie Gouge Morton Family Reunion will be held Sunday, June 8, at 1 p.m. at…

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Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help in Roan Mountain robbery investigation

ROAN MOUNTAIN — The Carter County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect…

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Carter County Republican Party hosts Reagan Day Dinner

By Brittnee Bryant Star Correspondent An evening of unprecedented awards and political insight took center stage during the…

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After Helene, ETSU urges Appalachia to stay hurricane-aware

The Appalachian Mountains that tower over East Tennessee, Western North Carolina and Southwest Virginia are hundreds of miles…

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June is jam-packed with events at Sycamore Shoals State Park

The month of May at Sycamore Shoals State Park will conclude with a Spring Knap-In Saturday, with events…