Elizabethton Parks & Recreation announces 2024 Skate by the Doe ...
Nov 13, 2024 · Elizabethton Parks & Recreation regrets to announce that this year’s Skate by the Doe Presented by Carter County Bank ice skating rink will not open for the 2024 season. Due to the recent effects of Hurricane Helene and its significant damage to the parks, the challenging decision was made to cancel this beloved seasonal event.
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.
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.
Elizabethton Golf Course remains closed after Hurricane Helene
Oct 25, 2024 · By Ron Marvel Star Correspondent Conditions after Hurricane Helene are preventing the Elizabethton Golf Course from reopening. During the storm, the course lost 12 large trees, with estimates suggesting another 40 to 60 trees have damage. Although a great deal of work has been accomplished, there remains a significant risk from hanging limbs, many of […]
Hurricane Helene triggers widespread flooding and damage in …
Sep 27, 2024 · Carter County has been engulfed by severe flooding following heavy rains from Hurricane Helene, resulting in significant damage and power outages throughout the area. The storm, which hit the region on Friday, prompted the closure of local schools and led to numerous evacuations. The fast-rising waters of Doe River swept away homes and vehicles, highlighting […]
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.
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 […]
Obituaries | www.elizabethton.com
6 days ago · Obituaries Charlotte A. Wamsley. Charlotte A. Wamsley, 70, of Watauga, passed away at her residence on Sunday, December 22, 2024. She was ... December 24, 2024
John E. Honeycutt - www.elizabethton.com
Apr 2, 2024 · February 11, 1960 – March 29, 2024 On Friday, March 29, 2024, John E. Honeycutt, Elizabethton, Tenn., was freed of all earthly illness and is now reunited with all those gone before him. His main hobby after retiring was cleaning cars and the chariots in Heaven will be spotless! He had many accomplishments including Carter […]
Sarah E. Lewis - www.elizabethton.com | www.elizabethton.com
Oct 15, 2024 · Sarah E. Lewis, 85, Elizabethton, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024, peacefully at her home. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Jonah R. and Bessie Frazier Hensley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Lewis, and two sisters, Wilma Oxendine and Ida […]