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9/11: Where Were You?
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks that changed America forever. On ...
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FEMA approves $50 million for Tennessee recovery projects
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved more than $50 million in funding for 39 recovery projects across ...
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Doughboys earn mercy-rule win over Riders
STAR CORRESPONDENT On Tuesday, after scoring 11 runs in Johnson City, the Elizabethton River Riders’ bats went silent, ...
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Arvella Vee Hardin Shell celebrates 100th birthday
Arvella Vee Hardin Shell reached a remarkable milestone June 14, celebrating her 100th birthday surrounded by family, friends ...
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Bonnie Kate unveils new marquee during downtown celebration
The Bonnie Kate Theater celebrated the installation and lighting of its new marquee June 5, marking another milestone ...
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Combat Veterans Motorcyclists announce annual poker run
The Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Tennessee 18-8 Auxiliary will host its fourth annual Poker Run on Saturday, June ...
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Friends of the Holston Heritage Museum announces summer events schedule
BLUFF CITY — The Friends of the Holston Heritage Museum, a newly formed nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, has announced ...
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Hampton High Class of 1960 awards scholarships
The Hampton High School Class of 1960 presented $2,500 in scholarships May 14 to the following seniors: Lydia ...
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Time to fix USPS newspaper delivery
This past weekend, the United States Postal Service failed for a third time in recent months to deliver ...
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Voices of Recovery: Local mothers share stories of strength, healing and hope
Contributed by Harlee Whittemore In a room filled with courage, compassion and understanding, a group of mothers recently ...
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River Riders avoid sweep with 16-3 rout of Flyboys
After allowing 30 runs in two opening-series losses, the Elizabethton River Riders’ bats came alive in a 16-3 ...
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Overwhelmed and over capacity: Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Shelter calls for volunteers, fosters
By Brittnee BryantStar Correspondent Fosters and volunteers are desperately needed at the Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Shelter. The shelter ...
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Carter County Sports Hall of Fame honors Coaches of the Year
By C.Y. Peters Star Correspondent The 2025 Carter County Sports Hall of Fame Coaches of the Year awards ...
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Elizabethton Ford and Elizabethton CDJR celebrate two ribbon-cutting ceremonies for new ownership
By Brittnee Bryant Star Correspondent Community members, business leaders, Chamber of Commerce representatives and dealership employees gathered Friday ...
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Flood watch issued for Carter County, Northeast Tennessee
A Flood Watch remains in effect for Carter County and much of Northeast Tennessee until 9 p.m. today ...
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Reunions and Events
Morton reunion scheduled June 14 at Roan Mountain State Park The E.E. and Dolly Gouge Morton Reunion will ...
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Memphis man charged in alleged prison drug trafficking conspiracy
A Memphis man faces multiple felony charges after a multi-agency investigation uncovered an alleged conspiracy to smuggle narcotics ...
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VFW Post 2166 to host June 12 food distribution
The VFW Post 2166 and the Post Auxiliary will host a food distribution in partnership with Second Harvest ...
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Motorcyclist dies in Highway 321 crash in Carter County
A North Carolina motorcyclist died Saturday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 321 in Carter County, ...
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Northeast State hosts registration day at Gray, Elizabethton June 9
The future will not wait. Why should you? Register for fall classes at Northeast State Community College to ...
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Republican women’s group to host Senate candidates at June meeting
The Carter County Federated Republican Women will host its monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 16, at 6 p.m. ...
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River Riders drop season opener
BY ALLEN LAMOUNTAIN STAR CORRESPONDENT The 2026 season opener for the Elizabethton River Riders did not go according ...
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Tennessee’s veterans have a new front door, help us make sure they find it
BY NICHOLAS J. ATWOOD Tennessee is home to more than 430,000 veterans. They live in every one of ...
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Second thoughts grow ahead of road trip’s departure
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have scheduled a long road trip with another couple. All four of ...
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Bible will give guidance to those who trust in Jesus Christ
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham Dear Rev. Graham: The three biggest headlines about children center ...
