Watauga News

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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.

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

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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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