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Legion, VFW Reestablish Carter County Honor Guard; Recruiting Underway
Officials from American Legion Post 49 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2166 have announced a joint agreement ...
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Local students named to ETSU’s fall 2025 dean’s list
JOHNSON CITY— East Tennessee State University has announced the names of students who attained a grade-point average qualifying ...
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Cyclones win nightcap; Lady Wolves escape Lady Cyclones
The Elizabethton Cyclones went on a hunt seeking to trap some Wolves in a pre-Valentine nonconference showdown inside ...
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Hampton boys roll past Cloudland; Lady Highlanders answer with district win
ROAN MOUNTAIN — It was a split Saturday in District 1-A basketball action as Hampton’s boys delivered a ...
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Heartbreak in Murfreesboro: Hampton Jr. Bulldogs fall short in state title bid
By C.Y. Peters Star Correspondent MURFREESBORO – The dream of a state championship remains alive, but the path ...
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Unaka girls shine in 58-18 win over Warriors
BY C.Y. PETERS The Unaka Lady Rangers cruised to a dominant 58-18 victory over the Warrior Hill Warriors ...
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Sterling’s wish for pop-up camper to be granted in Johnson City
A 7-year-old Johnson City boy will soon head out on new adventures with his family thanks to Make-A-Wish ...
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Resident calls for alcohol-free downtown, petition effort
Our Christian community must love one another and be about our Father’s business; we are the light of ...
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Bulldogs rally late to edge Unicoi County; Lady Bulldogs fall to Blue Devils
STAR CORRESPONDENT ERWIN — Junior guard Chase Davenport retrieved a loose ball as the seconds ticked off the ...
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Lady Rangers hold on for 58-48 win over Cloudland in conference showdown
By C.Y. PETERS Star Correspondent The Unaka Lady Rangers traveled to Roan Mountain on Tuesday for a crucial ...
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Forgotten history of George Washington
To the Editor: Feb. 22 is George Washington’s birthday. In the past, it was a separate national holiday. ...
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Diversity in Gardening is subject of Zoom presentation
Entomologist and naturalist Randi Eckel will present “On Beyond Monarchs and Honeybees — The Case for Diversity” on ...
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Big John Hardin powers Unaka to 77-41 win over Cloudland
By CY PetersStar Correspondent The Unaka Rangers came out firing on all cylinders in a dominating 77-41 win ...
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Hampton takes a pair from University School
STAR CORRESPONDENT On Tuesday evening, Senior Night, the Hampton Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs enjoyed easy conference wins over ...
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Free smoke alarm program expanded this year to include carbon monoxide detectors
The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) announce the ...
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Dirty Dancing in concert Mar. 29 at Martin Center
You fell in love with their first dance, now it’s your turn to relive it. Dirty Dancing in ...
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Local students named to ETSU fall 2025 dean’s list
East Tennessee State University has announced the names of students who earned placement on the dean’s list for ...
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Cyclones split pair of games with Devils on Senior Night
STAR CORRESPONDENT The Elizabethton Cyclones were looking to give five senior players a night to remember as Senior ...
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Garcia announces run for U.S. House in Tennessee’s 1st District
JOHNSON CITY — Herman Garcia announced on Monday, Feb. 9, that he is running for the U.S. House ...
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Cyclones send record 13 to sectionals after strong regional showing
The Elizabethton Cyclones turned in a historic performance at the TSSAA Regional Individual Wrestling Tournament on Saturday at ...
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Valentine’s Day and the way we celebrate it has changed
I can remember when I was a schoolgirl and Valentine’s Day rolled around, it was all about buying ...
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Cyclones drop pair on road at Tennessee High
As the regular season winds down in high school basketball, the Elizabethton Cyclones know every remaining conference game ...
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Local volunteer fire departments share in $20M state grant funding
Several Carter County and surrounding-area volunteer fire departments are among 412 departments statewide receiving a share of $20 ...
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John Hardin’s 42-point explosion leads Unaka to 78-68 win over University High
By C.Y. Peters It was a battle of determination and grit as Unaka defeated University High 78-68, but ...
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Downtown Elizabethton Makers Market opens Saturday
Crossroads Craftworks will kick off its 2026 Downtown Elizabethton Makers Market season on Saturday, Feb. 14, inviting the ...