Stay safe this winter while shoveling snow and driving on icy roads
Jan 7, 2025 · Thus far, we have escaped the brunt of the winter storms especially if you live in low-lying regions such as Elizabethton. However, it is a different story if you live in the higher elevations in places like Roan Mountain, Elk Mills, Poga, and even Upper Stoney Creek. According to the National Weather Service, a much […]
Teresa Phipps, a Pioneer for Softball - www.elizabethton.com
6 days ago · BY C.Y. Peters Teresa Phipps is a true pioneer of softball in Carter County, leaving a lasting legacy that has influenced generations of players. Her journey in the sport began in the mid-1970s when she played for Sims Hill Christian in a local church league. Phipps quickly made a name for herself as a skilled […]
Carter County offices, Courthouse closed Friday
6 days ago · To protect employees and citizens from inclement weather, Carter County offices and the Carter County Courthouse will be closed on Friday, Jan. 10. The juror orientation on Friday has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 9 a.m. County offices and the courthouse are expected to reopen for normal business hours on Monday, Jan. 13. […]
Biden signs bill expanding Social Security benefits for retired ...
Jan 7, 2025 · The new law eliminates the windfall elimination provision and government pension offset that for decades had reduced the amount some Americans receive in Social Security benefits. Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins, who attended the signing ceremony at the White House, released a written statement saying she was “pleased” that “these unfair provisions in our Social Security system have ...
NWS issues Hazardous Weather Outlook for East Tennessee, …
Jan 3, 2025 · MORRISTOWN — The National Weather Service (NWS) in Morristown, Tenn., has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for portions of East Tennessee, southwest Virginia, and southwest North Carolina, highlighting a series of winter weather impacts over the coming days. Snow Showers and Accumulations Scattered snow showers are expected today, particularly in the mountains of Virginia, northeast […]
Holly receives public censure by Tennessee Supreme Court board
Jan 7, 2025 · By Buzz Trexler Star Correspondent Jason Holly, who was re-elected as Elizabethton city judge in November despite a temporary suspension of his law license, has received a public censure by the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Tennessee Supreme Court after failing to respond to the disciplinary counsel regarding complaints. Subscribe to …
January 8 NHL TV Schedule: TV Channel, Start Times & Live …
Jan 8, 2025 · The matchups in a Wednesday NHL schedule that shouldn’t be missed include the Vancouver Canucks squaring off against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena. Here you can find info on live coverage of all of Wednesday’s NHL action. Subscribe to our free email newsletter Get the latest news sent to your inbox NHL LIVE […]
Tips to prepare your home for winter weather
6 days ago · With the season’s most frigid temperatures on the way in Tennessee, AAA reminds homeowners and renters that preparing for inclement weather is essential to avoiding wintertime repairs. Prolonged periods of below freezing temperatures can wreak havoc on a home’s heating system, plumbing, and exterior features. “Maintaining your property is …
City seeks $6 million federal grant for downtown improvement
5 days ago · By Buzz Trexler Star Correspondent Elizabethton City Council gave its unanimous support Thursday night to seeking a $6 million federal grant that, if approved, would be used for the Downtown Elizabethton Improvement Project. Subscribe to our free email newsletter Get the latest news sent to your inbox The Rebuilding American …
Elizabethton Police Department, regional agencies collaborate in ...
5 days ago · BY IVAN SANDERS STAR CORRESPONDENT The Elizabethton Police Department, in partnership with the First Judicial District of Tennessee Drug Task Force – comprised of agents from the Mountain City Police Department, Carter County Sheriff’s Office, Johnson City Police Department, and Jonesborough Police Department – conducted Operation Street Sweeper on Friday, Jan. 3, and Saturday, Jan. […]