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updated: Thu Jul 17, 2008 07:24 pm

Hampton News

Local news for Hampton, TN continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Yesterday | The Elizabethton Star

Governor touts cooperation in projects

Photo by Eveleigh Stewart Big gift for communtiy park Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen visited DinoOs Restaurant Wednesday, where he presented a $225,920 Enhancement Grant to help complete Phase Two of the Roan ...

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Related Topix: University of California System, UC Davis, Elizabethton, TN, Carter County, TN, Roan Mountain, TN, Tennessee

Sun Jul 13, 2008

The Leaf Chronicle

Prall-Smith

Richard and Ivy Prall of Clarksville, TN announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca Leigh Prall, to Jay Hampton Smith, son if Shan and Susan Smith of Clarksville.

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Related Topix: Wedding, Smith College, Hampton University, Clarksville, TN

Sat Jun 28, 2008

The Elizabethton Star

Sale of fireworks benefits local VFDs

Several volunteer fire departments in Carter County are in the fireworks business during the Fourth of July holiday season to help raise needed funds for their respective departments.

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Related Topix: Carter County, TN, Central, TN, Roan Mountain, TN, Watauga, TN

Thu Jun 19, 2008

The Elizabethton Star

Dangerous intersection causing concerns

The intersection of U.S. Highway 321 and State Route 67 near the Butler Bridge, already a dangerous spot because of a blind curve, is becoming more worrisome to area residents due to increasing traffic, tall ...

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Related Topix: Elizabethton, TN

Tue Jun 17, 2008

The Elizabethton Star

Public hearing held on $2.22 tax rate

The Certified Tax Rate for Carter County was set at $2.22 per $100 of assessed value by a vote of the Budget Committee last Tuesday, subject to approval by the full commission at its July meeting.

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Related Topix: Carter County, TN

Tue Jun 10, 2008

The Elizabethton Star

Three injured in Hwy. 321 wreck

Photo by Eveleigh Stewart Highway 321 wreck Rescue crews are pictured as they work to treat the victims of a two-vehicle accident on Highway 321 Monday night.

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Related Topix: Johnson City, TN

Thu Jun 05, 2008

The Elizabethton Star

Hampton, First Utilities no longer WRRWA members

In Tuesday's STAR article on Monday's Watauga River Regional Water Authority meeting, it was reported that following the Carter County Commission vote on the resolution allowing Hampton and First Utilities to ...

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Related Topix: Carter County, TN

Tue Jun 03, 2008

The Elizabethton Star

City man arrested for DUI and inhaling aerosol spray

Authorities say an Elizabethton man was arrested Wednesday in the Hampton community when he was found slumped over in the front seat of his car, allegedly under the influence of an aerosol spray.

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Related Topix: Carter County, TN, Elizabethton, TN

Sun Jun 01, 2008

The Elizabethton Star

County approves surety bond for new subdivision

The Carter County Planning Commission approved a surety performance bond for Phase Two of Meadows Brook Subdivision on Stoney Creek.

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Related Topix: Carter County, TN, Elizabethton, TN

Fri May 30, 2008

Jacksonsun.com

Stars turn out for Odell

The weather cooperated beautifully Tuesday afternoon as scores poured through the doors of Oakmont off Wiley Parker Road in Jackson.

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Related Topix: Brownsville, TN

Wed May 21, 2008

The Elizabethton Star

WWI veteran recognized in ceremony at War Memorial

World War I soldier honored Private Arthur Winters, whose named has been placed on the World War I Memorial at the Carter County War Memorial Park, was recognized for his service during a ceremony Tuesday ...

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Related Topix: Roan Mountain, TN, Carter County, TN, History in the News

Mon May 19, 2008

The Elizabethton Star

Sheriff wants leftover funds to pay comp time

Carter County Sheriff Chris Mathes requested the Budget Committee allow him to amend his budget to begin paying down about $340,000 in vacation, holiday and compensation time to some of his department's ...

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Related Topix: Carter County, TN

Sat May 17, 2008

The Elizabethton Star

Outside agencies submit budget requests to county

“The return on investment is $6.61 for every dollar that is invested in the library, and the value of our services last year was $2.7 million that would have to be paid in retail costs for the services we offer”

The Carter County Budget Committee heard funding requests from several outside agencies at a workshop Tuesday evening. via The Elizabethton Star

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Related Topix: Carter County, TN, Tennessee, Libraries, Elizabethton, TN

Thu May 15, 2008

The Elizabethton Star

Two charged with child endangerment, DUI after traffic stops

Two women were arrested in the area on separate occasions and charged with driving under the influence while their small children were in the car. via The Elizabethton Star

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Related Topix: Carter County, TN, Elizabethton, TN

Tue May 13, 2008

The Elizabethton Star

RM man sentenced in federal court on drug, firearms charge

Following a two-day trial in United States District Court, Greeneville, a jury has convicted Sam Jerry Street, 59, of Roan Mountain, of three counts: conspiracy to distribute and to possess with the intent to ... via The Elizabethton Star

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Related Topix: Roan Mountain, TN, Greeneville, TN, Drugs, Johnson City, TN

Sun May 11, 2008

The Elizabethton Star

Council approves study on alternate water sources

“If additional water could be added to our system that may require little treatment and no filtration, we would have ample water supply for Elizabethton in the event of an upcoming dry year”

City Council has taken steps that hopefully will ease Elizabethton's water woes after unanimously approving two resolutions that focus on improving the city's water situation. via The Elizabethton Star

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Related Topix: Elizabethton, TN, Carter County, TN

Fri May 09, 2008

The Elizabethton Star

WRRWA amendment makes its way through Legislature

A bill which would remove the First Utility District and the Hampton Utility District from inclusion in the Watauga River Regional Water Authority is moving through the Tennessee General Assembly. via The Elizabethton Star

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Related Topix: Carter County, TN, Roan Mountain, TN, Elizabethton, TN

Wed May 07, 2008

The Elizabethton Star

Todd Smith is candidate for county school board

“We must find answers to this coming problem before it is too late”

Todd Smith of Hampton has announced his candidacy for the Carter County Board of Education in the Sixth District. via The Elizabethton Star

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Related Topix: Carter County, TN, US Marine Corps, US News, Elizabethton, TN

Mon May 05, 2008

The Elizabethton Star

County man stabbed during domestic dispute

Photo By Larry N. Souders Carter County EMTs prepare to transport a stabbing victim from the residence at 109 Raymond Chambers Road to a landing zone set up for Wings Air Rescue Friday in the Hampton area en ... via The Elizabethton Star

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Related Topix: Carter County, TN, Johnson City, TN

Fri Apr 18, 2008

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Carter County Crews Battle Brush Fires

Printer Friendly Carter County fire crews are on the scene of several brush fires. via Http

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