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Watauga News

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

Sunday Jun 29 | 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, Hampton, TN, Roan Mountain, TN

Fri Jun 27, 2008

The Elizabethton Star

Leaked memo spells problems for Watauga

A memo from Sheriff Chris Mathes, leaked from within the Carter County Sheriff's Department, reveals certification issues with the newly reinstated Watauga Police Department and warns dispatchers against ...

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Related Topix: Carter County, TN

Wed Jun 25, 2008

WVLT-TV Knoxville

Low lake levels not deterring lake lovers in East Tennessee

Lake levels were the talk of the summer last year, because they were much lower than normal, and 2007 was the driest year in 118 years.

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Related Topix: Norris, TN

Mon Jun 23, 2008

WMC-TV Memphis

Miss Scenic City Carrington named Miss Tennssee

Miss Scenic City, Ellen Carrington, is the new Miss Tennessee. The Union University senior won the crown during Saturday night's competition in her hometown of Jackson.

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Sat Jun 21, 2008

The Daily News Journal

Top 10 announced in Miss Tennessee Pageant

The top 10 contestants in the Miss Tennessee Scholarship Pageant were announced tonight.

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Related Topix: Collierville, TN

Thu Jun 19, 2008

The Elizabethton Star

Local minister overcomes adversity

Dr. Don Marshall is no stranger to adversity. Dr. Marshall knows that his abiding faith in God has brought him through those difficult times.

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Related Topix: Esophageal Cancer, Health, Medicine, Diabetes, Insulin (generic), Humulin, Novolin, Medication, Johnson City, TN

Tue Jun 17, 2008

TriCities

Some Families Running Out Of Water

People in the Little Milligan area of Carter County fear the drought is, once again, rearing its ugly head.

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Related Topix: Carter County, TN

Thu Jun 12, 2008

The Elizabethton Star

Evening storms cause damage in area

Severe thunderstorms ripped through the area Monday evening, bringing with them heavy rain, damaging winds, nickle-sized hail and numerous lightning strikes.

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Related Topix: Central, TN, Carter County, TN, Weather, Elizabethton, TN

Tue Jun 10, 2008

Sparta Expositor

Tenneesee state parks offer summer vacation fun

Tennessee State Parks offer summer vacation fun on less than a tank of gas. With unique recreation opportunities, high-quality accommodations and exceptional value so close to home, Tennesseans don't have to ...

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Related Topix: Tennessee, Sullivan County, TN, Bradley County, TN, Carter County, TN

Tue May 27, 2008

Times-News Online

Veterans young and old honored at memorial service at Mountain Home

The start of the Order of the Arrow Road Race at Warriors Path State Park. Total of 41 runners competed t in the first event of it's kind for the Order of the Arrow.

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Related Topix: Life, Veteran Affairs, Greeneville, TN, Kingsport, TN

Sun May 25, 2008

The Daily News Journal

Ms. Cheap unveils her annual summer guide

Good ol' summer is just about here - free from school, free spirit, free time, and yes, plenty of free stuff to do.

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Related Topix: Murfreesboro, TN, Lafayette, TN, Williamson County, TN

Mon May 19, 2008

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Small Community Starts Police Department--Again

After years of relying on Carter County officers to protect citizens a small town is starting its own police department.

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Related Topix: Elizabethton, TN, Carter County, TN

Sat May 17, 2008

The Greenville Sun

Coach Lady Steps Aside As C-DHS Baseball Coach

“I just think it's time for somebody younger to step in and take over”

Long-time Chuckey-Doak High School baseball coach Tim Lady has resigned his position as coach of the Black Knights. via The Greenville Sun

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Related Topix: Unicoi County, TN

Thu May 15, 2008

The Elizabethton Star

County Park and Rec prepares for Pedalfest

“They have nowhere to go so they skate down the roads”

Preparations for Pedalfest 2008 are well under way and members of the Carter County Park and Rec board looked at last minute needs for the event during Tuesday's meeting. via The Elizabethton Star

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Related Topix: Carter County, TN, Hampton, TN, Elizabethton, TN

Mon May 05, 2008

The Elizabethton Star

Two JC women injured in city wreck

“The van was traveling southbound on Watauga and the black car was heading east on G Street”

A two-vehicle accident Wednesday morning at the intersection of East G Street and Watauga Avenue sent two Johnson City women to the hospital and left one vehicle laying on its side. via The Elizabethton Star

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Related Topix: Johnson City, TN, Elizabethton, TN

Sat May 03, 2008

The Elizabethton Star

Arraignment postponed for Ward

“I would prefer it if you knew what you were talking about when you came in court”

The arraignment of a Watauga man accused of several felonies, including the attempted murder of his neighbor during an alleged burglary attempt, was postponed for a second time in General Sessions Court ... via The Elizabethton Star

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Related Topix: Carter County, TN

Thu May 01, 2008

The Elizabethton Star

Police seek bank robber

“It would be very difficult for the person to get it off. This person is going to have to stay hidden for a while, probably, because of the dye”

Area law officers are searching for a man who robbed the Regions Bank at the corner of Broadway and East Watauga Monday afternoon. via The Elizabethton Star

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Related Topix: Johnson City, TN

Tue Apr 29, 2008

Times-News Online

Johnson City police scour neighborhoods in search of bank robbery suspect

“This person's going to have to stay hidden for a while probably”

Johnson City police and Washington County deputies combed neighborhoods and wooded areas near East Unaka and Watauga Avenue Monday afternoon for a bank robber who likely is covered with red dye. via Times-News Online

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

Wed Apr 23, 2008

The Elizabethton Star

Ground broken for new jail

“We've been waiting for this day for about the last five years, and it's finally come to fruition. We will probably start construction in the next two weeks. We will see equipment moving in.”

The official groundbreaking for the new Carter County Jail took place Tuesday, with architect J. Mark Rodgers and Blaine Construction representatives joining local officials in turning dirt for the historic ... via The Elizabethton Star

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Related Topix: Carter County, TN

Fri Apr 18, 2008

The Elizabethton Star

Aviation students receive awards

“Academic excellence is a 3.8 or better”

Photo by Hannah Bader Academic Excellence Awards Rodney Bowles, Dalton Luster, Nathan Hatfield and Logan Clifton received awards during ThursdayOs Carter County Board of Education meeting. via The Elizabethton Star

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Carter County, TN, Flying, Life, Hobbies

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