News
CCYBL makes donation to Carter Compassion Center
The Carter County Youth Basketball League made a donation to the Carter Compassion Center on Monday, March 13. ...
Top Stories
News
State Comptroller’s office says audit findings can and must be corrected
An audit of Carter County offices for the year ending June 30, 2022, will result in a further ...
News
Low-cost spay and neuter clinic becoming a reality
BY ROBERT SORRELL Star Correspondent Representatives from the city of Elizabethton and the Friends of the Elizabethton-Carter County ...
News
City asks residents to avoid parking on streets scheduled for paving
CITY OF ELIZABETHTON PUBLIC RELATIONS Elizabethton city residents that live on streets scheduled for paving are asked to ...
News
Longtime Roan Mountain eatery is closing
BY ROBERT SORRELL Star Correspondent Longtime Roan Mountain eatery Bob’s Dairyland will close its doors at the end ...
More Stories
Read more in...
More Stories
Arrests
Police Beats
The following arrests have been reported by the Carter County Sheriff’s Office: Brent Dean Lewis was arrested on ...
News
Carter County Democrats elect leaders
Carter County Democrats met Saturday, March 18, to choose leadership for the next two years. Officers elected include ...
News
‘In God We Trust’ on state Senate bill passes Senate vote
The bill to add “In God We Trust” onto the Tennessee seal this week passed the Senate unanimously. ...
Arrests
Erwin man arrested after discovery of child sexual abuse material
Contributed UNICOI COUNTY – An ongoing investigation led by special agents with TBI’s Cybercrime and Digital Evidence Unit ...
Sports & Outdoors
Lady Cyclones power past Tennessee High behind Ingram
STAR CORRESPONDENT With makeup on, Maely Ingram fits the role perfectly as a Homecoming Queen candidate or an ...
News
2023-24 fishing regulations in effect
Tennessee’s 2023-24 fishing regulations are now in effect and anglers are encouraged to obtain the new Tennessee Fishing ...
Sports & Outdoors
Beautiful day makes for great results at Citizens Bank Invitational track meet
STAR CORRESPONDENT After a cold start to the week, a beautiful Tuesday afternoon provided a great day for ...
News
Spring turkey hunting season features new starting date
Tennessee’s turkey hunters will find several changes in store for the 2023 spring season. The changes were made ...
News
National Forest Service releases annual schedule for opening, closing roads
USDA Forest Service officials at the Cherokee National Forest recently announced the annual schedule for opening and closing ...
News
Burn permits required through May 15
A debris burn permit is required through May 15 for outdoor burning from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s ...
More Stories
Sports & Outdoors
Lady Bulldogs drop conference game to Huskies
GREENEVILLE – The Hampton Lady Bulldogs traveled to Greeneville on Tuesday night to face conference foe North Greene ...
Sports & Outdoors
ETSU Baseball stumbles against Bulldogs, 10-6
Bucs fall to UNC Asheville for first time since 2017 ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Despite finishing with more ...
News
Sycamore Shoals State Park Upcoming Events
March 22 Carter Mansion Guided Tour – 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Meet at Historic John and Landon ...
Sports & Outdoors
Lady Cyclones rally to take down Greene Devils
By Ron Marvel Star Correspondent The Lady Cyclones bats came alive Monday night and all it took was ...
News
Carter County audit details poor accounting practices
The annual audit of the Carter County government indicates significant weaknesses in the Office of the Finance Director. The ...
News
The Blue Ridge Parkway and Linn Cove on a cool rainy day
Photos Contributed/Michael Klaus, Minister of First Christian Church “Drip down, O heavens, from above, And let the clouds ...
News
A Life Lived: Lloyd Lowe’s life was marked by his kindness, good deeds
It’s been said that when you give someone your time, you are giving them a portion of your ...
News
Commission approves sale of Workforce Development Complex
BY ROBERT SORRELL Star Correspondent The Carter County Commission unanimously approved an option agreement with the state of ...
Opinions
Local high school athletes have made us proud
Carter County and Elizabethton High School athletes have made us proud this basketball season. The Hampton Boys team ...
Local news
Volunteers needed to help plant trees along the Tweetsie and Linear Trails
Ever want to leave something beautiful for future generations; come plant a tree and watch it grow. On ...