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Preschoolers exhibit compassion during Kindness Week in Elizabethton

Preschoolers at First United Methodist Preschool in Elizabethton showcased their compassionate spirits during Kindness Week, observed from February…

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Jason Davenport of Carter County EMS Earns Tennessee’s Larry Griffin Paramedic Award

FROM STAFF REPORTS GATLINBURG – Jason Davenport, Captain of Carter County EMS, was honored with the prestigious Larry…

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Armed/Unarmed Security Guard Training Class set for ​M​arch 16

State Certified Instructor Ken Potter will hold a state certified Armed/Unarmed Security Guard Class on Saturday, ​March 16,…

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Upcoming vaccination clinic planned March 6 at Elizabethton Senior Center

The Elizabethton Senior Citizens Center will offer a COVID-19 and flu shot clinic from 10 a.m. to 12…

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Arrests

Carter County Sheriff’s Office reports recent arrests

The following arrests have been reported by the Carter County Sheriff’s Office:  February 22  Sgt. J. Johnson and…

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Carter County Commission designates bridge in honor of ‘Fruitcake Man’ McCloud

By Robert Sorrell Star Correspondent The Carter County Commission has recognized Nathaniel “Tom” McCloud, known by many as…

Community

Watauga Baptist Music School will begin Tuesday evening

The annual Watauga Association of Baptists Music School will be held February 27, 28, 29 and March 1…

Church News

Under the Influence

When someone mentions the term “Under the Influence,” we immediately think of a person that is intoxicated. The…

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Andrea Lewis named 2023 Outstanding Adult Volunteer at Governor’s Volunteer Stars Awards

FROM STAFF REPORTS Andrea Lewis of Carter County was honored as the 2023 outstanding adult volunteer at the…