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North Carolina woman and her dad complete prison sentences for death of her Irish husband
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The wife of an Irish businessman who was beaten to death in 2015 and the woman's father were released from separate North Carolina prisons on Thursday after completing the tail end of their sentences for pleas to voluntary manslaughter. Molly Martens Corbett left the North...
Arrests reported by the Carter County Sheriff’s Office
The following arrests have been reported by the Carter County Sheriff’s Office: May 26 Kapris Printise Rambin: Deputy Joshua Smith was dispatched to 2313 Elizabethton Highway (Sinking Creek Baptist Church), for a warrant service. Rambin was taken into custody for failure to appear out of Carter County Criminal Court and transported to the Carter County […] The post Arrests reported by the Carter County Sheriff’s Office appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Celebrate 85 years of magic at Land of Oz's Wizard of Oz festival
BEECH MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WPDE) — Take a trip down the yellow brick road and enjoy the captivating theatrical experience during the 85th anniversary of the classic film, "The Wizard of OZ". Autumn of Oz is the largest festival honoring the film. The Land of Oz Theme Park is located...
CC School Food Service receives No Kid Hungry grant to combat summer hunger
Carter County School Food Service is among the organizations that will receive over $203,000 from No Kid Hungry to help ensure Tennessee kids get the food they need to grow and thrive this summer. For kids who receive school meals, the summer months can be the hungriest time of year. This year promises to be […] The post CC School Food Service receives No Kid Hungry grant to combat summer hunger appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Doe River Baptist plans community resource fair
Doe River Baptist Church is reaching out to the community with needed resources by hosting an upcoming resource fair. The Doe River Baptist Church Resource Fair will host non-profits and businesses from around the area, aiming to connect Carter Countians with free resources focusing on mental health, housing, addiction recovery, disability services, senior services, and […] The post Doe River Baptist plans community resource fair appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
AMOREM Volunteers Honored at Annual Banquet
LENOIR, NC (June 6, 2024) ⇒ AMOREM honored volunteers from its Burke and Caldwell service areas with a “Volunteers Have a Roaring Good Time” – themed banquet at the Jack and Shirley Robbins Center in Hudson. More than 105 volunteers and staff members attended the annual banquet which included dinner, entertainment by Centerpiece Jazz and a recognition ceremony.
Parking and Road Closure for Boonerang Music & Arts Festival on June 14 and 15
Come join the Town of Boone for the third annualBoonerang Music & Arts Festival, on Friday, June 14, and Saturday, June 15, in Downtown Boone! The Boonerang Music & Arts Festival celebrates Boone, North Carolina with a free downtown street festival; this community homecoming brings Boone-connected artists and fans together every third weekend in June to “Boonerang” back to the place we love. For the safety of guests, staff, and volunteers, the following roads will be closed on June 14, and will reopen late in the evening on June 15:
Elizabethton mayor Curt Alexander announces bid for state house seat
Elizabethton Mayor Curt Alexander has announced his intent to run for an open seat in the Tennessee House for District Four in the upcoming August election. The position represents Unicoi County and part of Carter County. John Holsclaw Jr. has served as the district’s state representative since Jan. 13, 2015, but chose not to seek reelection for another term.
Lacey Smith awarded Hampton High scholarship
On May 16, 2024, the Hampton High Class of 1967 awarded a $1,000 scholarship to 2024 graduate Lacey Smith. Lacey was presented the scholarship by Duane Forbes of the ’67 class. The post Lacey Smith awarded Hampton High scholarship appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
HHS Class of ’67 enjoys reunion
On April 27, 2024, the Hampton High School Class of 1967 celebrated their 57th class reunion at the Mayflower Restaurant in Elizabethton. David Horton conducted business pertaining to their scholarship fund for a deserving senior for 2024. A delicious meal and a great time was enjoyed by the following classmates: First Row (L-R) Linda Honeycutt, […] The post HHS Class of ’67 enjoys reunion appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
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