John Thompson
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Carter County Commission defers action on state acquisition of future education site
ELIZABETHTON — The largest new campus funding project in Gov. Lee’s proposed budget was placed on hold Tuesday night when the Carter County Commission voted unanimously to defer action on → Read More
Roan Mountain State Park announces two new events in coming weeks.
ROAN MOUNTAIN — Two special events are being offered to the public in the coming weeks at Roan Mountain State Park. → Read More
Ben Allen colorfully described his experience in World War I
ELIZABETHTON — For the next two Sundays, there will be stories of Judge Ben Allen in the Johnson City Press. A man who has been largely forgotten in the history → Read More
Gov. Lee signs lease to Roan Mountain drug treatment facility, to open with 45 inmates in April.
ROAN MOUNTAIN — The proposed long-term drug treatment center for the region came a little closer to opening last Friday. That was when Gov. Bill Lee signed the lease on → Read More
Carter County Drug Prevention uses many tools to help young people avoid drug addiction
ELIZABETHTON — Carter County Drug Prevention, with only seven employees, has a big mission: to reduce substance abuse. → Read More
EHS Naval cadets help celebrate Samuel Carter Day in Carter County
ELIZABETHTON — This week, the Naval cadets of Elizabethton High School will be observing Samuel P. Carter Military Heritage Day. In recognition of the military heritage of Carter County, all → Read More
Hoax shooting call leads to arrest of Carter County woman
ELIZABETHTON — A Carter County woman has been arrested on two felony counts of filing a false report. → Read More
Dr. Jason Martin campaigns for governor in Elizabethton
ELIZABETHTON — Dr. Jason Martin, Tennessee’s Democratic candidate for governor in the November election paid a visit to Elizabethton on Monday afternoon to speak to supporters at the Carter County → Read More
Elizabethton School Board seeks to retain promotion decisions for third, fourth graders
The Elizabethton City School Board normally considers only matters at local and regional levels, but at Tuesday’s board meeting, the board unanimously approved two resolutions which are a response to → Read More
Motorcyclist, pedestrian killed in Stoney Creek accident
ELIZABETHTON — Two people were killed in a Thursday afternoon motorcycle accident in Stoney Creek. → Read More
Carter County School Board, Elizabethton City School Board hold first meetings of the school year
ELIZABETHTON — The Carter County School Board and the Elizabethton City School Board held their first meetings of the new school year on Thursday. Both boards reported having good starts → Read More
Sycamore Shoals State Park presents Cherokee Heritage Day on Aug. 27.
ELIZABETHTON — The second annual Cherokee Heritage Day will be held at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park on Saturday, Aug. 27. Sycamore Shoals will offer a day devoted to sharing → Read More
Heritage Hall offers three shows in coming weeks
MOUNTAIN CITY — Heritage Hall Theatre has announced three events that will be presented within the next few weeks. → Read More
Elizabethton City Council moves forward on major water projects
ELIZABETHTON — Several water projects highlighted Thursday night’s meeting of the Elizabethton City Council. The projects included the replacement of current water meters to customers of the Elizabethton Water Resources → Read More
Hollow Ground will be featured group at Saturday's Covered Bridge Jam
ELIZABETHTON — Saturday’s Covered Bridge Jam concert will feature the group Hollow Ground. → Read More
Project Move and Johnson City Mall combine on tax free weekend event
Project Move and The Mall at Johnson City are hosting a Back to School Bash in celebration of the new school year. → Read More
Levi wished big, but what he got was even bigger
ELIZABETHTON — As Levi Fisher battled cancer at St. Jude’s, his doctors encouraged him to wish big. But when the wish came true on Friday morning, it was much bigger → Read More
Elizabethton City Council hears concerns of several citizens
ELIZABETHTON — The Elizabethton City Council negotiated a lengthy agenda on Thursday night and also heard from several citizens who spoke on several topics. → Read More
Vote for my son: Former officers have stake in sheriff's race
ELIZABETHTON — Political campaigns have a way of creating a rift in even the strongest of friendships. In Carter County, the race for sheriff is usually one of the hottest → Read More
Rhododendrons in full bloom atop Roan Mountain, 75th Rhododendron Festival this weekend
ROAN MOUNTAIN — It should be a great weekend in Roan Mountain, with the 75th Rhododendron Festival taking place at Roan Mountain State Park and the Catawba rhododendron at full → Read More