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O’Quinn named supervisor of educational programs, operations in Elizabethton City Schools

Danny O’Quinn, a veteran educator with more than two decades of experience, has been named supervisor of educational…

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Stella Buchanan named EHDA Youth of the Month

Stella Buchanan has been named the Elizabethton Housing and Development Agency Youth of the Month. Stella was selected…

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This month in Carter County history…

By Joe Penza, city archivist Amazing events have occurred all throughout the history of Elizabethton and Carter County.…

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Fireworks sales provide lifeline for Carter County Volunteer Fire Departments

Star Correspondent With the Fourth of July approaching, brightly colored fireworks stands have started appearing across Carter County…

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Eastman Credit Union to sponsor Elizabethton City Schools’ 2025 Back-2-School Bash

Eastman Credit Union is partnering with Elizabethton City Schools to sponsor the 2025 Back-2-School Bash, set for Tuesday,…

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Milligan announces spring dean’s list

More than 400 students at Milligan University were named to the academic dean’s list in recognition of their…

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Mayor Woodby represents Northeast Tennessee at infrastructure summit

NASHVILLE – Carter County Mayor Patty Woodby represented Northeast Tennessee on the Mayors’ Panel at the 2025 Tennessee…

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LIFTED to perform at God and Country Day Block Party in Elizabethton

LIFTED, a local gospel group featuring Loretta Bowers, Fred Goodwin, Tony Rominger, Teresa Bowers Parker, Patrick Kelly and…

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Crowe receives Defender of Medicine award

The Tennessee Medical Association has recognized Sen. Rusty Crowe, R-Johnson City, chair of the Senate Health and Welfare…

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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…