Elizabethton News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - A master plan for the first rails-to-trails project in East Tennessee is in the works.

27 and 28 and March 1 and 2 at the Grace Baptist Church, 1114 Broad St.Sessions will be held each evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m.The adult cantata, "Song of the Lamb," by Marty Parks will be directed by Paul Clark.

In this Feb. 9, 2012 photo, Carter County Deputy Shane Watson poses with his Volkswagen beetle in Elizabethton, Tenn.

Photo by Danny Davis - The commander of the criminal investigation division at the Elizabethton Police Department is leaving the force.

Tyler Eiland as its new pastor. Eiland and his family recently moved to Elizabethton to take up his new role as pastor.

On Wednesday, Feb. 8 at approximately 10 p.m. officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Joshua D. Campbell of Elizabethton, Tenn.

Following this week's meeting of the coalition, Elizabethton-Carter County Chamber of Commerce Community Coordinator Steve Burwick reported there are now over 30 individuals who are serving in the group.

The pageant is a local preliminary to Miss Tennessee and Miss America Pageant and was organized in 1985 by Jim and Edna Potter.

They did approve a subdivision plat approval for the Tennessee Technology Center in Stoney Creek.Director of Planning and Development Jon Hartman brought the requests for the special events banners and the Quilt Trail before the commission.

Bryan Smith has joined the organization as the full-time chaplain. Bryan comes to Pine Ridge with many years of experience in the ministry and also serves in a dual role as the lead pastor of The Gathering at Elizabethton.

Photo by Danny Davis - The Abortion Alternatives and Women's Center celebrated opening at a new location at 145 Judge Don Lewis Blvd., Elizabethton, with an open house last week.

Carter County Solid Waste and Landfill Manager Benny Lyons reported yesterday morning that the county has received final approval from Governor Bill Haslam on a used oil grant.

Photo by Brandon Hicks - Carter County Sheriff Chris Mathes The Carter County Building and Grounds Committee met Monday evening and received an update from Sheriff Chris Mathes regarding the new $26 million facility, which is expected to house its first prisoners this spring.Chairman L.C. Tester informed the committee that errant balls from ... (more)

On Jan. 28 the Elizabethton Police Department and the Department of Children's Services began an investigation into an assault of a 16-year-old juvenile male by Maison Little.

Russell Treadway, who has been city manager in Snellville since 2008, may soon learn whether he is chosen to be the administrator in an east Tennessee city.

11, at 7 p.m. at T.A. Dugger Junior High School Auditorium in Elizabethton.To celebrate this special occasion, the committee has invited all former Miss Watauga Valleys to attend the pageant and be honored as special guests.

"I fought in five countries," Graybeal said. "I was in the invasion of Italy." Graybeal does not remember many details regarding his time in the Army, but said he is proud of his service.

Watts Dance Studio welcomed two alumni who taught master classes to the junior high and high school showcase dancers.

Photo by Danny Davis - The Sabine Hill House, photographed on Thursday afternoon, has been included in Governor Bill Haslam's 2012-2013 budget proposal.

Vaughn was able to follow the vehicle's tracks on foot and found the red Jeep Grand Cherokee, stuck on an old logging trail near Cripple Creek Loop.The vehicle's owner, Bartholomew Aaron Dipietro, 32, of 31389 Hillman Highway, Glade Spring, Va., said he and Richard S. Norris, 40, of 459 Rockingham Road, Johnson City, were in the vehicle.