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WJHLCarter County chief deputy fired, replaced by 30-year veteran employeeELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — Carter County Sheriff Mike Fraley confirmed he fired former Chief Deputy Jeff Gazzo just a month shy of his two-year anniversary at the sheriff’s office. Fraley hired Gazzo shortly after being elected in August of 2022. News Channel 11 filed a public records request to obtain Gazzo’s personnel file and confirmation […]

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Elizabethton StarRoger L. Bowers puts research on Leonard Bowers into a bookRoger L. Bowers has a vast knowledge of his family’s history, especially that of Leonard Bowers, his third great-grandfather. Bowers and his late wife, Marie Claire (Boucher) Bowers, began researching the family roots of Leonard Bowers in the 1970s. Since Claire’s death in 2016, Roger said he had a renewed drive and energy to finish […]The post Roger L. Bowers puts research on Leonard Bowers into a book appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.

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Kingsport Times-News

Mystery Diner: In Carter County, does Kimbo’s mean breakfast and also lunch?One of the best breakfasts in Carter County can be found over on Tennessee Route 91, otherwise known as the road to Stoney Creek. Kimbo’s has been at this location for almost five years now, and yes, owner Kim Ensor is still helping folks from all over the five-state area to stick their knees under her tables and taste the goodness for themselves. Whether you want biscuits and gravy, an omelet or Big Betty’s Breakfast, Kimbo’s has you covered, especially on Saturdays when Kimbo’s Cinny buns are unleashed on an expectant public.

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2 fatalities involving ATV’s reported over the weekendTwo fatal ATV accidents have been reported in the Tri Cities region over the weekend. In Carter County, Sheriff’s deputies found the remains of a missing person in the Valley Forge area. 51 year old, Timothy Waycaster, was reported missing around 10 p.m. Saturday evening. Waycaster had left to go on an ATV ride and had not returned. Carter County Sheriff’s Office investigators and the Carter County Coroner responded to the scene, along with the Carter County Rescue Squad’s Technical Rescue team. In Dickenson County, The Sheriff’s Office confirmed an Abingdon man was killed after an overnight ATV accident. The man, identified as 44 year old Kenny Eugene Collin Jr. was killed in the accident that happened near Nancy Hollow Road. Collin was last seen on the ATV around 8 p.m. on Friday. The sheriff’s office was notified of the accident at 9:29 a.m. on Saturday.

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Kingsport Times-News

WVAL to hold first art show in new locationELIZABETHTON — The Watauga Valley Art League will be holding its latest art show at a new location this weekend. The show will be at the Carter County Compassion Center, 500 U.S. Highway 19E. The hours of the show will be noon to 6 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.

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Johnson City Press

Carter County Landfill Committee set to begin job interviews for next landfill directorELIZABETHTON — The Carter County Landfill could be getting a full-time director for the first time in nearly a year. Ever since the resignation of former Director Benny Lyons last year, the landfill operations have been under Chris Schuettler, who was appointed as an interim director of the landfill by the Landfill Committee of the Carter County Commission. During that time, Schuettler has worn two hats. In addition to being the interim landfill director, he has also served as the director of Planning for the county.

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Johnson City Press

Carter hotel feasibility study identifies three properties for potential developmentELIZABETHTON — There could soon be a new hotel in the city of Elizabethton, according to comments made in Tuesday’s meeting of the Carter County Joint Economic and Community Development Board of Directors. Carter County Mayor Patty Woodby said “it has been a very good project for the...

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Johnson City Press

Elizabethton Farmers Market celebrates National Farmers Market WeekELIZABETHTON — In addition to selling fresh produce, baked goods, and locally grown meats, the Elizabethton Farmers Market celebrated Farmers Market Week on Tuesday. Carter County Mayor Patty Woodby came to the market with a proclamation that will be presented to the Carter County Commission this month to proclaim a Carter County Farmers Market Week to coincide with the 25th National Famers Market Week that is now taking place.

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Johnson City Press

Carter County Schools want to create centralized CTE campusELIZABETHTON — The Carter County School System is continuing its efforts to improve the opportunities for its graduates. Director of Schools Brandon Carpenter and Career and Technical Education (CTE) Director Mark Revis appeared before the Building and Grounds Committee of the Carter County Commission on Tuesday to say the old Herman Robinson Campus would be a great place for a centralized CTE campus.

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