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Elizabethton Police report multiple arrests FROM STAFF REPORTS
The following arrests have been reported by the Elizabethton Police Department: On May 1, Officer Justin Pearce responded to a trespassing incident at 214 Broad Street (Walgreens). Michael Wayne Ledford was arrested and issued a summons/citation for criminal trespassing. Ledford is scheduled for a Carter County General Sessions Court appearance on May 20. Officer Erin […] The post Elizabethton Police report multiple arrests FROM STAFF REPORTS appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Jack Murphy, Appalachian State University football player, has died
BOONE, N.C. (WGHP) — Appalachian State University football player John “Jack” Murphy has died, the university confirmed Monday. Appalachian State University said in a statement that Murphy died on Friday. “It is with deep sadness that we can confirm the death of Appalachian State University student John ’Jack’ Murphy on April 26,” the university said. […]
Elizabethton High School student takes her first solo flight
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WCYB) — An Elizabethton High School student is soaring to new heights!. Jordyn Lunceford is a senior in the aviation program at the school. She's completed several classes and the required number of hours to take her first solo flight, which took place on Thursday. Lunceford is...
Elizabethton Police seek public help in identifying male individual
The Elizabethton Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in identifying a male individual required for investigative purposes. Any credible tips regarding the subject’s identity are greatly appreciated. For those with information, please contact Investigator David Peters via email at dpeters@elizabethtonpolice.org or by phone at 423-547-6225. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the […] The post Elizabethton Police seek public help in identifying male individual appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
UETHDA announces energy assistance outreach for May
The Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency Outreach RV will be throughout the region helping those needing help with their energy bills. LIHEAP stands for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. This program helps keep individuals and families safe and healthy through initiatives that assist with energy costs. For those who qualify, a payment is sent […] The post UETHDA announces energy assistance outreach for May appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
OPINION: Boone can’t handle rain
When walking to class, it begins to rain. You forgot your rain jacket at home, but think nothing of it. Instead, you continue on your way — then it starts downpouring. Within minutes, you are jumping over rivers in the middle of the sidewalk or lakes in parking lots. App State needs to come up with a better drainage system before the whole campus floods.
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