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Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Shelter sees influx of dogs amid fireworks
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — Several dogs were brought into the Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Shelter after fireworks on July 4 and the day after. “We’ve had them coming in all morning,” shelter director Shannon Posada said on Friday. “We’ve had several, several phone calls of people who have dogs and with no owners, which we anticipate […]
Greeneville dominates Elizabethton 10-1; Bristol outpaces Kingsport 10-4
Greeneville held a 3-0 lead after the first, and picked up right where they left off as Brodie Johnston knocked in a run with the RBI-single to centerfield. Two outs were no problem for Nick Arias as he capitalized on an Elizabethton error to put another run on the board.
Hilltopper alums Diamond and Torbett team up on River Riders
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) – Since the Appalachian League’s change in format a few seasons ago, fans in the Tri-Cities have enjoyed watching some local talent on the diamond each summer. This season is no exception. A number of local high school graduates are back in Northeast Tennessee – back in front of family and friends […]
Nic Miller named Assistant to EHS Athletic Director
Elizabethton High School is proud to announce that Nic Miller has been named the Assistant to the EHS Athletic Director. Born and raised in Elizabethton, Nic is a 2019 Cyclone alumnus. During his time at EHS, he was a member of the Cyclone Football team and served as a public address announcer for the Betsy […] The post Nic Miller named Assistant to EHS Athletic Director appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Contestants vie for title of Miss Firecracker ’24
STAR CORRESPONDENT It was a hot and toasty afternoon for the 2024 Miss Firecracker Pageant during the Independence Day Celebration held at Elizabethton’s Covered Bridge Park. Contestants from birth to seniors competed in six different categories for the title representing their division plus a fan-favorite tiara also presented. Dressed in an array of patriotic outfits […] The post Contestants vie for title of Miss Firecracker ’24 appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
River Riders clinch series win over Axmen
Elizabethton's hitting came to life in a series finale win over the Kingsport Axmen on Friday, 11-8. Elizabethton (11-15) fell behind for a half-inning against Kingsport (14-12) after Jet Gilliam (College of Southern Nevada) singled in the third. He finished the night with two hits and one walk. The River...
Elizabethton native Evan Carter is getting closer to re-joining the Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (WJHL) — There could be good news for Elizabethton native and Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter. Carter has been sidelined with a stress reaction in his back since May 26, and according to his coach, he has been swinging a bat for the last four or five days at the Rangers’ facility in […]
Toby Mac Concert coming to Elizabethton August 10
Toby Mack will be featured in a concert August 10 at Elizabethton High School’s Citizens Bank Stadium. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The price of tickets begin at $12.50. Kevin Michael McKeehan, better known by his stage name Toby Mac, is an American contemporary Christian music singer, […] The post Toby Mac Concert coming to Elizabethton August 10 appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
E-Town Pickleball @ The Warehouse sees strong growth in first six months
By Ron Marvel Star Correspondent Pickleball has become extremely popular in the last decade in America, and there is good reason for that. It is easy to learn with few rules. If you can play tennis or ping-pong, you can play pickleball. It is a very inexpensive sport to play with minimal equipment, and it […] The post E-Town Pickleball @ The Warehouse sees strong growth in first six months appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Elizabethton Mayor Curt Alexander announces bid for State House of Representatives seat
Elizabethton Mayor Curt Alexander is announcing his candidacy for the open seat for the Fourth District Tennessee State House District 4 in the August 1 primary election. The district covers part of Carter County and all of Unicoi County. John Holsclaw Jr. has held the seat for the last ten years and Is not seeking […] The post Elizabethton Mayor Curt Alexander announces bid for State House of Representatives seat appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Large crowd floods downtown for Independence Day Celebration
STAR CORRESPONDENT Each year, the Fourth of July Independence Day Celebration at Covered Bridge Park in Elizabethton continues to grow larger, with an evening of music, food, and fireworks creating new memories for the thousands in attendance. The crowd began showing up around 4 p.m. for several pre-music and fireworks events, including the Patriotic Bike, […] The post Large crowd floods downtown for Independence Day Celebration appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Viral Male ‘Karen’ Video Shows Irate Tennessee Man Breaking Teen’s Fishing Rod
A video has gone viral on TikTok that shows an older man breaking the rod of a teenage fisherman in. The video was first published on the TikTok page, @Fishn_shi, which dubbed the man a “Karen.” The video’s caption reads, “Drunk Karen breaks my $200 @St.CroixRods #karen #fishing #fishtok #viral.” The video, which has more than 18 million views, also used the hashtag #karensgonewild and #karensoftiktok. You can watch the video below. The page has more than 65,000 followers. “Bass, inshore, nearshore, and surf fisherman,” it says.
Ongoing Teen Gang Car Burglary Spree Leaves Tennessee on Edge
Is reeling from a series of car burglaries that have shaken the community to its core. The Metro Nashville Police have taken six individuals into custody, but the teenage ring leader is still at large. This teen gang leader’s criminal tactics have been bold and brazen, leaving residents on edge as authorities frantically search for the culprit.
East TN Artists' work sells for record high at auction
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Beauford Delaney and Catherine Wiley are both East Tennessee natives who left a deep mark on the art world. "To have paintings by two of East Tennessee's most important artists on the national art scene is just a real thrill for us," said Sarah Drury, VP of Fine and Decorative Arts.
FDA approves new early-stage Alzheimer's drug
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Alzheimer's is a disease that destroys memory and other important mental health functions. There is no cure, but recent trials with a new medicine in Knoxville is giving people hope. According to the Alzheimer's Association, nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's. That number is...
Medicaid for millions in America hinges on error-plagued Deloitte systems
Deloitte, a global consultancy that reported revenue last year of $65 billion, pulls in billions of dollars from states and the federal government for supplying technology it says will modernize Medicaid. The company promotes itself as the industry leader in building sophisticated and efficient systems for states that, among other things, screen who is eligible […] The post Medicaid for millions in America hinges on error-plagued Deloitte systems appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
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