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Warriors fall to JOCO 4-1 as early miscues spoil conference opener
By Ron Marvel Star Correspondent The Happy Valley Warriors baseball team dropped an early conference game as errors ...
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Republican commissioner candidates to meet voters at open house
Voters will have an opportunity to meet Republican candidates seeking seats on the Carter County Commission during an ...
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ARM: Assistance and Resource Ministries celebrates 35 years of helping community
By Brittnee Bryant Star Correspondent Whether you’re in need of clothing, food or other vital resources, Assistance and ...
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Hampton topples Oneida to move on to state
STAR CORRESPONDENT A packed house at Van Huss/White Gymnasium saw a dandy on Monday night in the sectional ...
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Pennyman’s Diner owners excited to start new chapter in Hampton
By Dalena Sorrell Star Correspondent Months away from celebrating 20 years of owning Pennyman’s Diner, Mechelle Turbyfill and ...
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TVA selects new board chair and chair-elect
The Tennessee Valley Board of Directors has selected Director Mitch Graves to serve as chair of the board ...
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Ballad Health opens newest NICU at Niswonger Children’s Hospital
Ballad Health celebrated the grand opening of an expansion of the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Niswonger ...
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Warm spring pattern emerging across Appalachia
JOHNSON CITY — Unseasonably warm weather settled across Northeast Tennessee over the weekend, part of a developing pattern ...
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Packed Snavely Gym witnesses end of memorable Lady Rangers run
By C.Y. Peters Star Correspondent The seats at Snavely Gym on Stoney Creek filled quickly Saturday night. In ...
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Volunteer applications open at Carter County Rescue Squad
By Brittnee Bryant Star Correspondent The Carter County Rescue Squad is now accepting applications for volunteer positions. The ...
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“Once Upon a Mattress” behind the curtain at the Bonnie Kate
By Brittnee Bryant Star Correspondent The clock is ticking down until opening night of Bonnie Kate’s production of ...
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Joey Proffitt Agency donates 20 bags of dog food to animal shelter
By Brittnee Bryant Star Correspondent Twenty-plus bags of dog food were donated to the Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Shelter ...
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Elizabethton teen represents Boys & Girls Club at Tennessee Youth of the Year Summit
The Boys & Girls Club of Elizabethton/Carter County is celebrating 2026 Youth of the Year Jaden Yoder, a ...
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Husband, wife team hope to build community with new venture
By Dalena Sorrell Star Correspondent When Nina and Paul Boynton decided to invest in a new business in ...
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Lady Rangers gear up for sub-state showdown
By C.Y. Peters Star Correspondent This Saturday at 7 p.m., the Unaka Lady Rangers will take the court ...
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Volunteer firefighters are critical to providing fire protection in Tennessee communities
Each year, the first full week in March is observed in Tennessee as Volunteer Firefighters Week to honor ...
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Bulldogs squeeze past Rangers in tight regional final
Star Correspondent HAPPY VALLEY — Many words could describe Thursday’s Class 1A Region 1 boys championship game played ...
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Local paramedic Bradshaw named Tennessee VFW EMT/Paramedic of the Year
Local paramedic Lt. Bryan Bradshaw has been named the EMT/Paramedic of the Year by the Veterans of Foreign ...
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Spectrum to award $1,000 to Appalachia Service Project in Johnson City
JOHNSON CITY — Spectrum announced Tuesday a $1,000 donation to the Appalachia Service Project through the company’s employee-driven ...
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Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Shelter shares January numbers and upcoming spring plans
By Brittnee Bryant Star Correspondent More than 100 animals were taken into the Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Shelter during ...
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Nomination deadline approaching for annual Educators Hall of Fame
The Carter County Imagination Library Board is hosting its 18th annual Educators Hall of Fame to honor outstanding ...
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Bagged trash only at Roan Mountain site due to Carter County Landfill fire
By Brittnee Bryant Star Correspondent Impacts from the Carter County Landfill fire are still being felt across the ...
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Cyclones fall short to Greeneville in regional semifinals
The Elizabethton Cyclones went searching for an opportunity to advance to a sectional game when they took on ...
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ETSU arts students to take center stage at Martin Center showcase
JOHNSON CITY — Students from East Tennessee State University will step into the spotlight March 10 as the ...
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Unaka Baptist Church “For Such a Time as This,” a ladies conference will be held at Unaka Baptist ...