Friday, November 06, 2009
Correction In Sunday's article on fish habitat construction, it was incorrectly stated that Tennessee House Speaker Kent Williams has been instrumental in the stocking of more than 3,000 crappie in Watauga Lake in recent years. According to a TWRA official, approximately 200,000 crappie have been stocked in Watauga Lake since 2007. The STAR regrets the error. |
EHS Band headed The band will be competing in the Tennessee Division Two State Championship this Saturday at Independence High School, which is located between Franklin and Nashville. The competition will include 22 schools with student populations ranging from 480 to 1,000 students. |
Construction will finally Engineer Gary Tysinger of Tysinger, Hampton & Partners said the 500-foot deep test well is ready to be drilled, and all components of the test well will be incorporated into the permanent project. Tysinger said after the well is drilled, a drawdown test will be done, followed by water analysis. He said that hydrogeologist Robert Benfield will be working closely with Casey Well Drilling on the well site. The well will cost about $87,700. Drilling of a previous test well was halted due to insufficient equipment. |
Thursday, November 05, 2009
CCIL reports successful fundraising dinner
The Carter County Imagination Library Committee reported a profit of $3,711.58 after expenses for the fourth annual Educators Hall of Fame fundraising dinner.
Police investigate fire
About 3:55 a.m., firefighters and deputies responded to a fire call at 972 Dry Creek Road. Deputy Tim Garland spoke to a witness, identified as Joan Ramsey. She told the officer her dog began to bark and she heard a crackling sound outside. She looked outside and saw the church's fellowship hall was on fire. Ramsey then called 911.
ACS marks 34th Great American Smokeout urging smokers to quit
As the official sponsor of birthdays, the American Cancer Society marks the 34th Great American Smokeout on Thursday, Nov. 19, by encouraging smokers to use the date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking that day.
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
EHS removed from 'target'
The annual comprehensive report card grades pre-kindergarten through 12th grade education institutions at the state, district and school levels on achievement, demographics, discipline and educator preparation.
Jonesborough man arrested
Carter County Sheriff's Department deputies responded to a business at 228 First Avenue in Hampton about 10:30 a.m. Monday. An employee, Jesse Willis, told Sgt. Brian Durham that someone had broken into the store and stolen numerous items.
Missing horse comes home
A Tennessee Walking Horse reported stolen last week from a Keenburg Road farm has come home.
Commission votes to send sign
The commission had to re-vote on the proposed changes to the sign ordinance after council denied the first reading of the new ordinance on a 3-2 vote because members did not believe the changes came with the formal recommendation of the planning commission.
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
City schools to provide
The city schools along with Mountain States Health Alliance, the Northeast Regional Health Office, the Carter County Health Department and the Centers for Disease Control are working to arrange for a vaccination clinic for the students and faculty. Both forms of the vaccine -- the shot and the nasal mist -- will be available.
Community joins forces for Army Reserve unit
When a community works together for a common cause, much can be accomplished ... but isn't that what community is all about?
Several people arrested at Halloween party
A traffic stop along the Milligan Highway on Halloween night led to the arrests of at least six people at a party.
Monday, November 02, 2009
Christmas basket sign-ups planned again this month
For more than 40 years, the Carter County Community Service Center has been working to provide families with the items to help make a Merry Christmas through the Christmas basket program.
Sunday, November 01, 2009
Hampton Produce now open in new location
Hampton Produce, owned by Jason and Christina Brumitt, is now serving the Elizabethton/Carter County area from a new, improved location.
Sweet Addictions has cupcakes
Whether you're looking for a sweet treat or need a caterer to fulfill your wishes for a complete social event, Sweet Addictions, owned by Monica Brumitt, is a sweet place to be.
Three injured in Broad Street accident Friday
Three people were injured in a three vehicle chain-reaction accident on Friday on Broad Street near its intersection with Elm Street.
CoverKids workshop at Coffee Co. Nov. 14
An informational workshop will be held on the Tennessee CoverKids program, Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Coffee Company, 444 E. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton.
ETSU student arrested after lying to police
East Tennessee State University Campus Safety officers arrested a student on Friday who lied to police about an earlier robbery.
TWRA, Hunt & Fish Club providing fish attractors
The Carter County Hunting and Fishing Club, in partnership with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, has been providing fish attracters to be placed in Watauga Lake to help various species of fish breed and thrive for future generations of fishermen.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Correction
In Sunday's article on fish habitat construction, it was incorrectly stated that Tennessee House Speaker Kent Williams has been instrumental in the stocking of more than 3,000 crappie in Watauga Lake in recent years. According to a TWRA official, approximately 200,000 crappie have been stocked in Watauga Lake since 2007. The STAR regrets the error.
EHS Band headed
The band will be competing in the Tennessee Division Two State Championship this Saturday at Independence High School, which is located between Franklin and Nashville. The competition will include 22 schools with student populations ranging from 480 to 1,000 students.
Construction will finally
Engineer Gary Tysinger of Tysinger, Hampton & Partners said the 500-foot deep test well is ready to be drilled, and all components of the test well will be incorporated into the permanent project. Tysinger said after the well is drilled, a drawdown test will be done, followed by water analysis. He said that hydrogeologist Robert Benfield will be working closely with Casey Well Drilling on the well site. The well will cost about $87,700. Drilling of a previous test well was halted due to insufficient equipment.
