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Roan Mountain Summer Concert series features area musicians
The Roan Mountain Recreation Foundation 2024 Saturday Concert series is underway, with concerts scheduled each Saturday evening at ...
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Tennessee seeks state Capitol Christmas tree and ornaments
The Tennessee Department of General Services and the Governor’s Office are calling on Tennesseans to help find the ...
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Betsy Band kicks off 2024-25 season
By Ron Marvel Star Correspondent The back-to-back Division II state champion Elizabethton High School Band got its season ...
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First Tennessee Development District sets education, employment summit
The First Tennessee Development District will host the 7th Annual Education 2 Employment Summit from 7:30 a.m. to ...
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Carter County school board votes to negotiate sale of Little Milligan
By Robert Sorrell Star Correspondent The Carter County Board of Education this week voted to move forward with ...
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Jimmy Ensor: a pillar of Elizabethton sports
By C.Y. Peters In the tapestry of Elizabethton’s rich sports history, few figures stand out as prominently as ...
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Events on the calendar this week
Final First Friday of the season August 2 closes out the First Friday series in downtown Elizabethton with ...
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Jamey Johnson concert opening time moved up one hour
The Jamey Johnson concert slated for Friday, Aug. 16, at Freedom Hall, Johnson City, was originally scheduled to ...
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State revenues up in June, but less than budgeted estimates
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Jim Bryson today announced that revenues for June were $2.294 billion, ...
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Piece of My Heart Boutique: A Treasure Trove of Creativity and Charm
By C.Y. Peters Nestled in Pinecrest on Milligan Highway, Piece of My Heart Boutique stands as a beacon ...
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Single-vehicle accident claims the life of 15-year-old
A tragic single-vehicle accident on Tuesday evening claimed the life of a 15-year-old. The crash occurred around 6:38 ...
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Summer’s bounty: Managing pests, preserving harvests and preparing for fall
BY JERRY AGAN Welcome to the July Edition of “The Appalachian Harvester.” As the heart of summer unfolds ...
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ETSU’s Quillen College of Medicine earns elite national ranking
East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine ranked inside the top five of this year’s U.S. News ...
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Tennessee tourism breaks $30B in visitor spending in 2023, creating a record tax benefit for Tennesseans
Tennessee tourism generated a record $30.6 billion in direct visitor spending and saw 144 million visitors to the ...
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Vanderbilt Transplant Center finishes fiscal year with record 809 solid organ transplants
The Vanderbilt Transplant Center performed a record number of solid organ transplants in fiscal year 2024 – 809 ...
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Watauga Valley RR Museum adds extra fall excursion through the Smokies
On Saturday, Sept. 14, the Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society and Museum will sponsor a steam train excursion ...
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East TN health centers’ community gardens: More than fresh produce
In rural Tennessee, many residents lack access to healthy, fresh, and affordable food. So, two health center systems ...
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State House candidates give views on guns, vouchers, other issues
By Buzz Trexler Star Correspondent All but one of the candidates seeking to fill two seats in Tennessee ...
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Local musician nominated for two top IBMA awards
This fall, when the 2024 International Bluegrass Association hosts its annual awards ceremony, a local musician will be ...
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Back-to-School Bash set for July 27
By Angela H. Cutrer Star correspondent The 17th Annual Harmony Free Will Baptist Church’s Back-to-School Bash is set ...
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Escape the summer heat with Christmas in July
Although the temperatures have cooled a bit, the thought of August towering over us has many ready to ...
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June pending home sales flat
June’s pending sales were flat on the heels of a 20% decline in home sales. Sellers accepted 796 ...
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Texan responds to story about First Amendment story
To the Editor: My name is Ron Bristow and I live in Whitehouse, Texas. I happened to see ...
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How to prepare your child for a great start to the school year
From bedtime routines to healthy eating and physical activity, there are many recommendations for how parents should structure ...
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A Life Lived: Doug Childers was devoted to his family and church
Douglas Childers was all about Jesus and family. He was 66 years old when he died July 13 ...