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Two caregivers charged with neglect in Carter County
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — Two caregivers were arrested following an investigation into reports of neglect involving a vulnerable adult in Carter County, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). Last week, a Carter County grand jury indicted Kwabena Kwakye, 45, and Polly Ridinger, 25, on one count each of neglect of a vulnerable adult, […]
Board of Education welcomes newest members
NEWLAND — On Tuesday, July 9, the Avery County Board of Education swore in its newest members to the board. Linda Webb and David Wright were both sworn in prior to the meeting, as well as Michelle Burnop, who has been a part of the board for several months prior being the highest vote recipient during the March primary election, filling a board seat that had been previously vacant for more than a year. After the newest members were sworn in, the board began the...
Horton Hotel cemented as historic landmark
BOONE — The Horton Hotel, in addition to being a popular lodging and nightlife spot, is now a historic destination after the Boone Town Council approved a local historic landmark designation for the storied property during a council meeting on Wednesday, June 26. The town’s Historic Preservation Commission approved a local historic landmark for the hotel in January, and the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office provided further comment. According...
AMOREM volunteer receives Governor’s Volunteer Service Award
HIGH COUNTRY — AMOREM volunteer, Nannette Clark, has been selected by the North Carolina Commission Volunteerism and Community Service as a recipient of the 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award. Clark, who has been a volunteer at AMOREM since the summer of 2021, was nominated for her commitment to being a caregiver relief and companionship volunteer. “Nannette goes above and beyond to serve our patients in the High Country,” said Director...
Carter County Commission approves budget without raising taxes
By Robert Sorrell Star Correspondent The Carter County Commission on Monday evening approved the 2024-2025 fiscal budget without raising taxes. With a 19-4 vote, the property tax rate will remain the same as it was last year, which was set at $2.18 per $100 of assessed value. Commissioners Danny Deal, Aaron Frazier, Ginger Holdren and […] The post Carter County Commission approves budget without raising taxes appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Planning Board recommends curious approval for Green Hill utility pole replacement with 5-3 vote
By David Rogers. BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — It was not unanimous and there is still plenty to talk about. At their meeting on July 11, the Blowing Rock Planning Board members voted, 5-3, to recommend approval of the Town’s conditional zoning permit aimed at raising the height of the current communications utility pole (near the middle of Green Hill Circle) from its current 57 feet in height, to 80 feet — but further advised that the Town should have a study done to explore alternative technologies.
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