City Council OKs contract with firm to navigate FEMA waters, hears ...
Oct 11, 2024 · By Buzz Trexler Star Correspondent Elizabethton City Council agreed Thursday night that city employees did a yeoman’s job in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene, but officials decided the city now needs the help of professionals who know how to navigate the world of federal bureaucracy. Subscribe to our free email newsletter Get the latest […]
Elizabethton to begin curbside leaf collection in November, …
Oct 17, 2024 · The City of Elizabethton Street and Sanitation Department will begin curbside vacuum leaf collection the first week of November 2024 and continue through January 31, 2025, or until all leaves are collected. The entire city should be covered by the first week of December. The second round should be completed by the first week of […]
Carter County schools, office closures - www.elizabethton.com
Sep 29, 2024 · BY IVAN SANDERS UNIFIED PIO – ELIZABETHTON CITY & CARTER COUNTY Carter County Mayor Patty Woodby announced on Sunday morning that schools in the Carter County School System will be closed Monday, Sept. 30 through Friday, Oct. 4. Subscribe to our free email newsletter Get the latest news sent to your inbox Also, all Carter […]
John E. Honeycutt - www.elizabethton.com
Apr 2, 2024 · February 11, 1960 – March 29, 2024 On Friday, March 29, 2024, John E. Honeycutt, Elizabethton, Tenn., was freed of all earthly illness and is now reunited with all those gone before him. His main hobby after retiring was cleaning cars and the chariots in Heaven will be spotless! He had many accomplishments including Carter […]
Doe River Gorge works with Elizabethton Red Stone Church in …
Oct 17, 2024 · Contributed by Doe River Gorge Staff In the 13 days since Helene brought floodwaters to the Hampton area, inspiring acts of generosity and kindness have risen in equal measure. Doe River Gorge staff members have worked alongside multiple organizations, local residents, churches, friends, and neighbors to provide …
Emergency officials monitoring rising waters; Red Cross opens …
Sep 26, 2024 · By Buzz Trexler Star Correspondent Floodwaters are already closing roads throughout the region and the National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for portions of southwestern North Carolina, southwest Virginia, and 20 East Tennessee counties, including Carter, Johnson, and Washington. Subscribe to our free email newsletter Get the latest news sent to your inbox […]
Impact Plastics of Erwin expresses sympathy to families of missing …
Oct 1, 2024 · The senior management team of Impact Plastics, Inc. (“Impact Plastics”) of Erwin expresses sympathy for the missing and deceased employees and one contractor during the historic and devastating floods at its facility on Friday, Sept. 27. “We are devastated by the tragic loss of great employees,” said Gerald O’Connor, who founded the company in Erwin […]
Larry Wayne White III "Scrappy" - www.elizabethton.com
Nov 8, 2024 · Larry Wayne White III “Scrappy” of Hampton, Tenn., joined our Lord in Heaven on Thursday, October 31, 2024, after a difficult battle with end-stage liver disease. He was born August 5, 1984 and was a graduate of Hampton High School. As a native of Carter County, he enjoyed hiking, fishing, and just being in nature. […]
Hurricane Helene triggers widespread flooding and damage in …
Sep 27, 2024 · Carter County has been engulfed by severe flooding following heavy rains from Hurricane Helene, resulting in significant damage and power outages throughout the area. The storm, which hit the region on Friday, prompted the closure of local schools and led to numerous evacuations. The fast-rising waters of Doe River swept away homes and vehicles, highlighting […]
Shirley Miller - www.elizabethton.com | www.elizabethton.com
Oct 15, 2024 · (September 9, 1946- October 13, 2024) Shirley Miller, 78, of Roan Mountain, peacefully transitioned to be with the Lord on October 13, 2024, at Johnson City Medical Center following a brief illness. She was a native of Roan Mountain, Tenn., and the daughter of Oronda and Sylvia Hughes. Shirley loved spending quality time with her […]