Elizabethton Parks & Recreation announces 2024 Skate by the Doe ...
Nov 13, 2024 · Elizabethton Parks & Recreation regrets to announce that this year’s Skate by the Doe Presented by Carter County Bank ice skating rink will not open for the 2024 season. Due to the recent effects of Hurricane Helene and its significant damage to the parks, the challenging decision was made to cancel this beloved seasonal event.
Woman rallies to restore Roan Mountain church severely …
Oct 3, 2024 · Last weekend’s flood showed little mercy to St. John Free Will Baptist Church, located on the outskirts of Roan Mountain. Winds and rains from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene played havoc with the church building located on Old Rock Quarry Road. The 100-year-old building sustained significant flood damage. Pews and a piano, as well as […]
Elizabethton Golf Course remains closed after Hurricane Helene
Oct 25, 2024 · By Ron Marvel Star Correspondent Conditions after Hurricane Helene are preventing the Elizabethton Golf Course from reopening. During the storm, the course lost 12 large trees, with estimates suggesting another 40 to 60 trees have damage. Although a great deal of work has been accomplished, there remains a significant risk from hanging limbs, many of […]
John E. Honeycutt - www.elizabethton.com
Apr 2, 2024 · February 11, 1960 – March 29, 2024 On Friday, March 29, 2024, John E. Honeycutt, Elizabethton, Tenn., was freed of all earthly illness and is now reunited with all those gone before him. His main hobby after retiring was cleaning cars and the chariots in Heaven will be spotless! He had many accomplishments including Carter […]
Impact Plastics of Erwin expresses sympathy to families of missing …
Oct 1, 2024 · The senior management team of Impact Plastics, Inc. (“Impact Plastics”) of Erwin expresses sympathy for the missing and deceased employees and one contractor during the historic and devastating floods at its facility on Friday, Sept. 27. “We are devastated by the tragic loss of great employees,” said Gerald O’Connor, who founded the company in Erwin […]
VIDEO: Volunteers help deliver supplies to Valley Forge, Hampton …
Oct 3, 2024 · Star Correspondent Brandon Hyde shared this video of volunteers and their crews who are working tirelessly to help those in need in some of the hardest hit areas. Subscribe to our free email newsletter Get the latest news sent to your inbox
Martha Constance Mock Moss Epperson - www.elizabethton.com
Oct 3, 2024 · “Well done good and faithful servant” Matthew 25:23 Surrounded by her loving family, Martha Constance Mock Moss Epperson went home to be with her Lord on September 28, 2024 at Ivy Hall Nursing Home following her five-year battle with ovarian cancer. Martha lived a life that fulfilled the two greatest commandments – loving the Lord […]
Carter County Sheriff’s Office reports arrests
Nov 5, 2024 · The following arrests were reported by the Carter County Sheriff’s Office: Christy Leigh Grindstaff was arrested on Oct. 25 on an active failure to appear warrant out of Carter County Juvenile Court. She is being held on a $250 cash bond. Kevin Jason Ferguson was taken into custody on Oct. 25 at Butler Bridge on a warrant for …
Larry Wayne White III "Scrappy" - www.elizabethton.com
Nov 8, 2024 · Larry Wayne White III “Scrappy” of Hampton, Tenn., joined our Lord in Heaven on Thursday, October 31, 2024, after a difficult battle with end-stage liver disease. He was born August 5, 1984 and was a graduate of Hampton High School. As a native of Carter County, he enjoyed hiking, fishing, and just being in nature. […]
City continues in recovery efforts from flooding, winds
Sep 28, 2024 · BY IVAN SANDERS CITY OF ELIZABETHTON PIO With efforts on Saturday focused on search and rescue throughout the county, City of Elizabethton departments were operating full throttle in response to Friday morning’s devastating floods and wind. Subscribe to our free email newsletter Get the latest news sent to …