2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (312+ words) Published 4:08 pm Thursday, September 10, 2026 By Brittnee Bryant Star Correspondent Bond has been revoked and charges have been amended for John Benfield, the man accused of killing two Milligan University cyclists and critically injuring several others in a crash last month....

2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (112+ words) Published 12:42 pm Thursday, September 10, 2026 Happy Valley High School’s Lady Warriors recently hosted a golf tournament at the Erwin Elks Lodge in Erwin, recognizing winners in the Masters and U.S. Open divisions, as well as a closest-to-the-pin contest. The team of…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (124+ words) Published 3:41 pm Thursday, September 10, 2026 By Brittnee Bryant Star Correspondent Elizabethton police are investigating a shooting involving a juvenile Thursday afternoon on South Lynn Avenue. Police confirmed the juvenile was transported to a local hospital with injuries that were not considered…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (129+ words) Published 2:00 pm Thursday, September 10, 2026 KINGSPORT — The American Red Cross is seeking volunteers in Sullivan, Washington, Hawkins and Carter counties to help support families affected by disasters. To meet growing community needs, the Red Cross will host a free “Shelter in…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (501+ words) Published 11:49 am Thursday, September 10, 2026 Roan Mountain State Park has announced its schedule of educational, recreational and outdoor programs throughout September. Throughout the month, visitors can support the park’s wildlife ambassadors through donations ranging from $10 to $50. The park currently cares for…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (517+ words) Published 12:04 pm Tuesday, September 8, 2026 A Carter County man, Jeffrey Campbell, linked up with fellow Northeast Tennessean Mark Ingram to take part in the Military Vehicle Preservation Association’s “History in Motion” convoy retracing the Lewis and Clark expedition earlier this summer....

5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (152+ words) Published 3:24 pm Tuesday, September 8, 2026 The Seniors & Community Council of Carter County will host its annual Health & Safety Fair from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at the Carter County Health Department, 403 E. G St. in Elizabethton. The free community event will bring together up…...

6+ day, 22+ hour ago   (119+ words) Published 6:12 pm Sunday, September 6, 2026 A juvenile was injured in a shooting late Saturday night near the Cherry Street parking lot in Johnson City, according to the Johnson City Police Department. Just before 11:30 p.m. Sept. 5, gunshot detection technology and a 911 dispatch alerted…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (187+ words) Published 2:57 pm Monday, August 31, 2026 The City of Elizabethton expects paving work to begin Tuesday, Sept. 1, as crews continue a downtown street improvement project following two nights of milling operations. According to an update from the city, milling took place overnight…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (140+ words) Published 4:44 pm Monday, August 31, 2026 By Brittnee Bryant Star Correspondent The man accused of killing two Milligan University cyclists and critically injuring several others following a deadly car crash is now set to appear in court next week. John Benfield, 69, of…...