News Main

Four Carter County athletes honored at prestigious Mountain Empire football ceremony

By C.Y. Peters The Mountain Empire Chapter of the National Football Foundation held its 11th annual Hall of…

News Main

Thursday Roundup: Lady Bulldogs take care of business against HV, 13-3

By Ron Marvel Star Correspondent Hampton softball coach Allison Riddle and her staff have the Hampton Bulldogs program…

News Main

Carter County Sports Hall of Fame announces 2024-25 all-county football, basketball teams

Banquet set for May 31 at Milligan University’s McCormick Hall The 2024-25 Carter County Sports Hall of Fame…

News Main

A game for the ages: The double no-hitter on Stoney Creek

By C.Y. Peters It was April 26, 2000 — a warm, sunny Wednesday afternoon, the kind that made…

News Main

 From the Nightclub to the Altar: The Journey of Earnest “Big Ernie” Peters

By C.Y. Peters Born in the quiet hills of Peters Hollow, Earnest “Big Ernie” Peters was never meant…

News Main

Jr. Lady Rangers rally to top Longhorns, improve to 8-1

MOUNTAIN CITY — The Unaka Jr. Lady Rangers continued their strong season Tuesday, rallying late to defeat Johnson…

News Main

County wrap-up: Lady Rangers handle Warriors in doubleheader, 13-4, 6-4

By Ron Marvel Star Correspondent The Lady Rangers banged out 12 hits as they scored in each inning…

News Main

Yellow Jackets end Lady Rangers’ season 49-44

By C.Y. Peters Star Correspondent The Unaka Lady Rangers’ unforgettable season came to an emotional end on Saturday…

News Main

Michelle Shields leads Unaka Lady Rangers to stellar season

By C.Y. Peters Star Correspondent When Michelle Shields transferred from Elizabethton to Unaka, expectations were high, but no…

News Main

Heartbreaker in the regional championship: Unaka falls to North Greene 44-42

By C.Y. Peters Star Correspondent The Unaka Lady Rangers faced heartbreak in the regional championship game, falling to…