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Carter County school board votes to negotiate sale of Little Milligan
By Robert Sorrell Star Correspondent The Carter County Board of Education this week voted to move forward with the negotiations of selling former Little Milligan Elementary School. Board members met on Tuesday during a special-called meeting to discuss the future of Little Milligan Elementary School, which closed at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. […] The post Carter County school board votes to negotiate sale of Little Milligan appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
THP: 15-year-old sustains fatal injuries after crashing in Carter Co.
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A 15-year-old was fatally injured in a crash in Carter County Tuesday evening, according to a crash report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP). The THP said the crash took place in the 1500 block of Powder Branch Road at around 6:38 p.m. According to the report, a 15-year-old driver […]
Future of former little Milligan Elementary School up for discussion
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The future of the former Little Milligan Elementary School property still hangs in the balance. The Carter County Board of Education (BOE) met for a special-called meeting Tuesday to decide what to do with the now-closed school. The board voted to close the school earlier this year despite pushback from […]
Jury convicts man for killing High Point University student
HIGH POINT, N.C. — A jury has found a man guilty of killing and concealing the body of a High Point University student in 2021. Michael Cadogan was found guilty of second-degree murder, concealing and failing to report a death on Wednesday, July 24. He is now facing 20...
Accused murderer, escapee Billy Fletcher appears in court
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Accused murderer and escapee Billy Fletcher appeared in Carter County court Monday morning. Fletcher appeared in court for a hearing on his escape charge. While in court, Fletcher waived his right to a preliminary hearing. The Carter County Grand Jury will take up the case on Oct. 4. Fletcher allegedly […]
Parents, children need to make sure they are ready for school
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... We are in the last week of July, which means that the start of the new school year is just a few days away. It’s a good time for parents and guardians of school-age children to make sure they have their ducks in a row. That means making sure health information is up to date, checking on school supplies and back-to-school clothes shopping.
Carter County Schools announce administrative changes for 2024-25 school year
Carter County Schools announced key administrative changes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year on Monday, July 22. Brandon Young will be the new Principal of Happy Valley Middle School. Young brings 22 years of educational experience, having started his career as a 5th-grade teacher in Mitchell County, N.C. After eight years of teaching, he pursued […] The post Carter County Schools announce administrative changes for 2024-25 school year appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Carter, Unicoi early voting turnout slow, low – not so in Johnson
By Buzz Trexler Star Correspondent A little more than halfway through the early voting window, voters in Carter and Unicoi counties are not exactly rushing to the polls for the Aug. 1 state and federal primaries and general elections, but that’s not the case in Johnson County. “We are approximately 300 short as the same […] The post Carter, Unicoi early voting turnout slow, low – not so in Johnson appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Jr. Cyclone Football Program begins season with conditioning
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Jr. Cyclone Football Program of the Watauga Junior Athletic League (WJAL) kicked off its season with conditioning sessions last week. Elizabethton Star reader Ciara Laws captured the excitement on both nights, bringing the action to Star readers. WJAL features teams from Carter County...
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