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Fish and Chicken Feast July 6 at Boozy Creek
Boozy Creek Community Center, 1989 Shelleys Road, Bristol, Va., (276-466-0026) will hold a Fish and Chicken Feast on Saturday, July 6, at 4 p.m. Music will be provided by The State Line Band from 5 to 6:30 p.m. This meal includes lots of traditional side dishes and a variety of desserts and drinks. Door prizes […] The post Fish and Chicken Feast July 6 at Boozy Creek appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
In the minds of children, what is freedom?
“In some places without freedom, girls aren’t allowed to go to school,” says Haley, age 8. “The only people I can think of who would like that are the boys! Boys in our class torture us!” One time I asked a girl about the same age as Haley why God created boys. “So you could […] The post In the minds of children, what is freedom? appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Joyful Hearts will sing at Upper Gap Creek FWB
Photo Contributed/The Joyful Hearts Trio will present special singing at the Upper Gap Creek Freewill Baptist Church, 1380 Dry Creek Road, Elizabethton, on Sunday, June 30, at 11 a.m. A Love Offering will be received. Lunch will be served in the Fellowship Hall at the conclusion of the morning service. There will be no evening […] The post Joyful Hearts will sing at Upper Gap Creek FWB appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Third lawsuit filed alleging Johnson City cops covered for serial rapist
By Anita Wadhwani Tennessee Lookout A third lawsuit has been filed against Johnson City, its police force and more than two dozen officers by a woman who alleges cops took bribes to protect a serial rapist who drugged then pushed her from a fifth-story window during an attempted sexual assault. Mikayla Evans suffered life-threatening injuries […] The post Third lawsuit filed alleging Johnson City cops covered for serial rapist appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
75th anniversary of Moonlite Theatre celebrated with blockbuster concert
The Moonlite Drive-In and the Virginia Highlands Festival are collaborating for what promises to be the blockbuster concert of the summer in Southwest Virginia. Both organizations are celebrating their 75th anniversary this year, and the Moonlite Drive-In is reopening as a multipurpose entertainment venue. The two organizations are inviting the community to be a part […] The post 75th anniversary of Moonlite Theatre celebrated with blockbuster concert appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Joe Sluder: A photographer and pillar of the Roan Mountain community
BY C.Y. Peters For over 45 years, Joe Sluder has been more than just a photographer in the close-knit community surrounding Roan Mountain. He’s been the keeper of memories, a visual chronicler of countless sporting events, and a vital thread that ties together generations of athletes and their families. Joe’s journey behind the lens began […] The post Joe Sluder: A photographer and pillar of the Roan Mountain community appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
New contracts point to flat home sales
Pending home sales increased 2% from last year as the local housing market neared the peak of the prime home buying and selling season, according to the Northeast Tennessee Association of Realtors (NETAR). Sellers accepted 797 contracts, a 6.6% drop from the April total, flattening the prospects for what is typically the strongest month of […] The post New contracts point to flat home sales appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
ETSU launches orthotics and prosthetics program, first-of-its-kind in Tennessee
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... East Tennessee State University celebrated the launch of its orthotics and prosthetics program on Tuesday – the first of its kind in Tennessee and just the 14th program in the nation. “Since I joined the university in 2023, I have been counting down...
Andes-Potter Reunion planned Saturday
The Andes-Potter Reunion will be held Saturday, June 29, at Roan Mountain State Park, Pavilion #3, at 11 a.m. For more information, call (423) 213-8466. The post Andes-Potter Reunion planned Saturday appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
$12 million in rebates for clean school buses in Tennessee
Some Tennessee school districts are among 41 in the Southeast receiving funding from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus rebate program. Created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the program invests $5 billion through 2026 to replace older, diesel school buses with cleaner alternatives. Dory Larsen, senior electric transportation program manager at the Southern Alliance for […] The post $12 million in rebates for clean school buses in Tennessee appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
TWRA and Anakeesta working to reduce human-bear conflict
Following an incident involving a black bear and a person at a tourist attraction, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) and Anakeesta Mountaintop Adventure Park are working together to improve park safety and make it less attractive to bears. Anakeesta borders the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and is a popular destination for both tourists […] The post TWRA and Anakeesta working to reduce human-bear conflict appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
City announces garbage collection for week of July 4th
The City of Elizabethton offices will be closed Thursday, July 4, to observe Independence Day. Garbage collection for the week of July 1 – July 5 will be as follows: Monday through Wednesday collected on schedule with Thursday and Friday collected on Friday. The post City announces garbage collection for week of July 4th appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Elizabethton quilter wins award
Rachel Phipps of Elizabethton was honored with an award for her creativity and workmanship at the 43rd Quilt Show & Competition, hosted by the Smoky Mountain Quilters of Tennessee (SMQ) June 21-22 at the Knoxville Expo Center in Knoxville. Phipps received an Honorable Mention for her quilt “Stars & Flowers” in the Large Applique and/or […] The post Elizabethton quilter wins award appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Just another Downtown Saturday night – Elizabethton style
STAR CORRESPONDENT All across this great land that we call America, every small town has its own rendition of what a Downtown Saturday night is for them. For some, it may be the quietness that seeps over the shops and empty parking lots after a week of wheeling and dealing in the businesses that frequent […] The post Just another Downtown Saturday night – Elizabethton style appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
A Life Lived: Joel Bishop bore the scars of two American conflicts
Perhaps, there always was a soldier inside Thomas Joel Bishop, who was a fighter to the end. But, it was on the battlefield far from home that he demonstrated his courage and love for his country. Bishop served two tours of active duty with the U.S. Army in Vietnam and later fought in Desert Storm […] The post A Life Lived: Joel Bishop bore the scars of two American conflicts appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Holston Habitat breaks ground on new home for Elizabethton’s 23rd family
Holston Habitat for Humanity announces a groundbreaking ceremony for a brand-new Habitat Home for Corrie and her daughter in Elizabethton, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in their lives. The groundbreaking will take place at 3:30 p.m. Friday, June 28, at 606 Blevins Ave. in Elizabethton. The community is invited to join the […] The post Holston Habitat breaks ground on new home for Elizabethton’s 23rd family appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Johnson City man arrested for burglary
JOHNSON CITY – Officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Shawn Nelson, 20, of Johnson City, and charged him with burglary on June 23. The arrest follows an incident on June 5, when officers responded to a break-in at a house on South Roan Street. During the investigation, Nelson was identified as a suspect, […] The post Johnson City man arrested for burglary appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Elizabethton Police seek public’s help in identifying shoplifting suspec
The Elizabethton Police Department is reaching out to the public for assistance in identifying an individual involved in a shoplifting incident at the Elizabethton Walmart in May of this year. If you have any information regarding the suspect, please contact the Elizabethton Police Department. You can also reach James Stevens of the Elizabethton Police Department […] The post Elizabethton Police seek public’s help in identifying shoplifting suspec appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Carter County Sheriff’s Office offers $1,000 reward for information on escaped inmate
The Carter County Sheriff’s Office is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the location and return of Billy Fletcher. Fletcher, 43, of Butler, walked off from his work detail at the Carter County Jail on June 20, 2024. He was being housed for a violation of probation and now faces an active warrant […] The post Carter County Sheriff’s Office offers $1,000 reward for information on escaped inmate appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Wallace Subaru of Johnson City presents warming blankets to Niswonger Children’s Hospital
JOHNSON CITY – Wallace Subaru of Johnson City, in a partnership between Subaru of America and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) recently delivered 80 warming blankets to the Niswonger Children’s Hospital in Johnson City. The blankets will be given to young patients during their stay at Niswonger for added warmth, love and relief. The […] The post Wallace Subaru of Johnson City presents warming blankets to Niswonger Children’s Hospital appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
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