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Events help community get back to school

Two back-to-school giveaway events in the coming days will help students and their families start the year with…

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Surviving and enjoying the dog days of summer

Old-timers would say we are in the midst of the dog days of summer, referring to the hottest,…

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A welcoming move for the Elizabethton car show

The Elizabethton Car Show’s season began a little late this year and at a new location due to…

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What makes these summer months so special?

July Fourth has come and gone for another year. This year it was great. Traffic was moving once…

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Hallelujah! The Broad Street Bridge is finally opened

Those were the words of Elizabethton Mayor Bill Carter, who was one of the speakers at Wednesday’s formal…

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This Independence Day, celebrate what unites us

Friday is America’s Independence Day. It’s a day for picnics, parades, fireworks and celebrations. They all unite us…

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Elizabethton dedicated to summertime events

Summer is in full swing in downtown Elizabethton. Despite a change in venue for many of the events…

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Until summer heat subsides, stay cool and hydrated

Much of the Eastern and Southern United States is wrapped in a dangerous heat wave, which is expected…

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Summer officially arrives … enjoy every day of it

Summer is officially here, and the National Weather Service says it will feel like summer for the next…

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Liberty! The roots of the story sprang to life along the Watauga

Carter County and Elizabethton are rich in history. Events that took place here along the banks of the…