Elizabethton not looking for new police chief... yet
1 hr ago | via TriCities.com
Last night, Mayor Curt Alexander told 11 Connects that Chief Matt Bailey had turned in his resignation last week. Comment?
Tractor-trailer slams into car on W. Elk Avenue
Yesterday | via The Elizabethton Star
Photo by Brandon Hicks - A tractor-trailer hit a small compact car on Friday morning along West Elk Avenue. Comment?
911 district seeking additional funding from county ...
Friday May 25 | via The Elizabethton Star
Among the items included in next week's vote on the budget is a request by the Elizabethton/Carter County 911 District for an increase in county funding. Comment?
Fire destroys barn on west Carter County farm
Thursday May 24 | via The Elizabethton Star
Photo by Brandon Hicks - A barn at a family farm on Okolona Road was destroyed by fire on Wednesday afternoon. Comment?
Man arrested at traffic stop for operating mobile me...
Wednesday May 23 | via The Elizabethton Star
Dallas Clay Vance Carter County Sheriff Chris Mathes said deputies and investigators conducted a brief surveillance on an individual and subsequently made a traffic stop on a black Ford truck in front of 1515 Highway 19E, Elizabethton, the Americourt Inn. Comment?
Plastics recycler to build plant in Elizabethton
Tuesday May 22 | via WATE-TV Knoxville
Former Sevier County Clerk Joe Keener faces charges of theft over $60,000 and official misconduct stemming from an investigation into missing money in the county clerk's office. Comment?
Juvenile faces 48 charges in string of burglaries
Sunday May 20 | via The Elizabethton Star
The Elizabethton Police Department and Carter County Sheriff's Department have charged a male teenager with a combined total of 48 counts of burglary of a motor vehicle, theft of property and vandalism. Comment?
Travis Richardson arraigned on attempted murder charges
Friday May 18 | via The Elizabethton Star
Travis Grover Richardson of Elizabethton has been incarcerated in the Carter County Jail since his arrest in August 2011 after he allegedly led local authorities on a threecounty pursuit, physically Comment?
Two charged in burglary at apartment
Thursday May 17 | via The Elizabethton Star
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Police find auto burglary suspect hiding behind bush
Thursday May 17 | via The Elizabethton Star
Both the Elizabethton Police Department and the Carter County Sheriff's Department were dispatched to the area, where victims told officers someone entered their vehicles and took items.Capt. Shannon Peters of the EPD said several of the vehicles were left unlocked by the victims, but at least three vehicles were damaged. Comment?
City tax rate set at same $1.49
Wednesday May 16 | via Cleveland Daily Banner
The Cleveland City Council officially adopted the 2012 Tax Rate and the first reading on the budget for FY2013 by unanimous votes during the board's regular meeting Monday. Comment?
Elizabethton Police bust mobile meth lab
Tuesday May 15 | via The Elizabethton Star
Photo by Brandon Hicks - Officers John Bulla and Sarah Ellison speak to Devin Wiley on Saturday evening after they found a mobile meth lab in his vehicle. Comment?
Officer Jordan Ensor patrols city's streets
Friday May 11 | via The Elizabethton Star
Photo by Brandon Hicks - Officer Jordan Ensor works as a patrolman for the Elizabethton Police Department. Comment?
Constables capture man wanted for theft at county home
Thursday May 10 | via The Elizabethton Star
Justin Matherly Constable Bobby Trivette reported that he and Constable Tim Lyons were notified that Justin Matherly, 24, was located at Captain Jacks on Highway 19E in Hampton. Comment?
Bonnie Kate to host first Bike Bash May 28
Wednesday May 9 | via The Elizabethton Star
The Bash will include a five-mile bike ride through Elizabethton and will be followed by a free film and a meal for those who choose to purchase one.Bonnie Kate Public Relations and Marketing Manager Hannah Smith said the bike rides would be an opportunity to promote the bicycling community. Comment?
Stout served in Army in World War II and Korea
Wednesday May 9 | via The Elizabethton Star
Photo by Brandon Hicks - Harry Stout displays the medals he was awarded for his service in World War II and in Korea. Comment?