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Police: Erwin man charged with assault, evading after intentionally crashing car
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — An Erwin man was charged with aggravated domestic assault and evading after allegedly deliberately crashing his car on Wednesday. Deputies with the Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) responded to a crash in the 1100 block of Conklin Road. Upon arrival, the passenger was on the scene, but the driver, […]
Lees-McRae College honors newest group of Mountain Legends with ceremony at LP on Main
BANNER ELK — Mountain Legends, a group that honors individuals who have contributed significantly to the High Country through education, service, scholarship, or development, welcomed its fifth cohort of Legends on Thursday, April 18 with a special induction ceremony at LP on Main. The program, hosted by the college’s Outdoor Recreation Management academic program, inducts a new group of Legends each year, celebrating the invaluable contributions they have made to the outdoor recreation field on and around the college’s campus. This year’s Mountain Legends are...
NC 52 Hike Challenge Jason Crisp and Maros Memorial 5K Hike
Join 52 Hike Challenge the North Carolina Chapter on a meaningful 5K mile hike on the Lake James State Park Mill's Creek Trail. The hike commemorates the 10 years since US Forest Service Law Enforcement Officer Jason Crisp and his K9 "Maros" were slain while tracking a wanted fugitive in Burke County, NC.
Ken's Corner: Recital by Music Mountain students showcases local talent
I always enjoy placing a spotlight on the local talent in our community, as we have plenty to enjoy and celebrate. The sound of music was front and center at Blue Ridge Paddling in Erwin on Saturday, April 20, when Music Mountain held a spring recital. Forty-five of the 75...
Town’s only barber retiring after 72 years cutting hair
GLENWOOD, Wis. (KARE) - A Wisconsin mainstay is hanging up his clippers. After cutting hair in Glenwood for more than seven decades, Norm Hagen announced his retirement. Many people said they will miss the 92-year-old. Maybe it was inevitable that he’d become part of Glenwood’s history. It’s been...
Former finance director speaks out on past statements about training, records
By Buzz Trexler Star Correspondent Former Carter County Finance Director Brad Burke reached out to The Star earlier this week, saying he wanted to set the record straight regarding statements made concerning the transition period from his tenure in the office to that of current Finance Director Carolyn Watson. The statements – reportedly made by […] The post Former finance director speaks out on past statements about training, records appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
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