The Aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Hampton and Elizabethton
Sep 29, 2024 · The Star team captured images of damaged streets, property, and rescue operations, providing an on-the-ground look at the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene. The community now faces a long recovery ahead as cleanup efforts continue and residents work to rebuild in the aftermath of the storm. Stay tuned to the Star for continued updates and photo coverage as the recovery process unfolds.
Meth probe tied to Pagan's Motorcycle Club results in 15 people ...
Aug 8, 2024 · According to the release, special agents in TBI’s Drug Investigation Division and agents with the 5 th Judicial District Drug Task Force in December began investigating the sale of large quantities of methamphetamine in Knox County and surrounding areas. Along the way, agents developed information that Richard Carroll Baker, 45, of Knoxville, a member of the Pagan’s Motorcycle Club, was ...
Mountain Electric estimates over 10,000 still without power in its ...
Oct 4, 2024 · Mountain Electric Cooperative, which provides power for customers in Western North Carolina and East Tennessee, issued a release Friday saying its electrical grid suffered severe damage from Tropical Storm Helene and more than 10,000 people remained without power. “There were thousands of trees, poles, and electrical lines damaged,” General Manager Rodney Metcalf said in the […]
Roan Mountain Fire Department to issue warning siren in event of …
Sep 26, 2024 · The NWS alert indicated minor flooding from the Nolichucky is forecast at Embreeville from Friday morning to Saturday evening. At 10:15 a.m., the stage was at 8.9 feet and is expected to rise above flood stage – 12 feet – late Friday morning and crest at 15.5 feet early Saturday morning before falling below flood stage early that afternoon.
Jennifer Lee Goddard Birchfield Fleming - www.elizabethton.com
Sep 24, 2024 · Jennifer Lee Goddard Birchfield Fleming, 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Johnson City Medical Center. Her vibrant spirit, irrepressible zest for life, and boundless generosity of heart left an enduring legacy that will be cherished by all who knew her. Whether going to the beach with friends, […]
Almost two weeks later, Carter County begins long recovery after ...
Oct 8, 2024 · Almost two weeks after Hurricane Helene unleashed severe flooding in Carter County on Friday, Sep. 27, the communities continue to grapple with widespread devastation. The powerful storm caused significant damage to homes, roads, and public spaces, leaving many residents in need of assistance as they work to rebuild their lives. The heavy rains and subsequent […]
Council workshop to focus on Christmas parade route, Tetrick …
Oct 21, 2024 · By Buzz Trexler Star Correspondent An alternate route for this year’s Christmas parade, set for Saturday, Dec. 14, and plans for the Tetrick Community Center will be the focus of an upcoming Elizabethton City Council workshop. Subscribe to our free email newsletter Get the latest news sent to your inbox The Tennessee Department of Transportation […]
2024 season coming to an end for Elizabethton car show
Oct 22, 2024 · The Elizabethton Car Show’s season will come to an end Saturday. It has been a season filled with cars and camaraderie. For many years, the Carter County Car Club has held its weekly cruise-ins on East Elk Avenue in downtown Elizabethton. It has become a summertime staple. “Old cars” are always an attraction. They have […]
Senior Night on the road: A unique setting for Hampton Bulldogs
Oct 21, 2024 · By C.Y. Peters Senior Night is usually a momentous occasion celebrated on home turf, but for the Hampton Bulldogs, it came with an unusual twist. Due to the loss of their football facility for the year, the Bulldogs held their Senior Night at Goddard Field, the home of their rivals, the Unaka Rangers. Despite the […]
Remnants of Helene force evacuation of Village of Roan Mountain
Sep 27, 2024 · By Buzz Trexler. Star Correspondent. As the remnants of Category 4 Hurricane Helene made its way through East Tennessee Friday, it left power outages and flooding in its wake, to the extent that the Village of Roan Mountain was evacuated and comparisons were being made to the flood of 1998 that left seven people dead.