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Elizabethton Star · Elizabethton, TN
Nearby: Elizabethton, TNBy Ron Marvel Star Correspondent Honoring those who served and remembering a man who worked hard to preserve their legacy brought the community together Wednesday morning in downtown Elizabethton. The Veterans Day ceremony began at 11 a.m. at the Elizabethton-Carter County Veterans Walk of Honor along Armed Forces Drive. The gathering gave those in attendance an opportunity to thank veterans and reflect on the sacrifices they made for the country. A new American flag was raised during the ceremony, with Elizabethton High School’s National Naval Defense Cadet Corps (NNDCC) on hand. It was a fitting part of a morning centered on service and love of country. After the national anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance, Elizabethton Mayor Bill Carter recognized those sacrifices in his speech and honored the service of veterans and Arthur “Deacon” Bowers. “Today we designate a special day to acknowledge all the branches of our military.
Elizabethton Star · Elizabethton, TN
Nearby: Elizabethton, TNMiddle school basketball will take center stage in Elizabethton during the holiday season as the Carter County Sports Hall of Fame, in partnership with Johnson City Eye Clinic, sponsors the upcoming Holiday Classic basketball tournament. The tournament, scheduled for Dec. 26-Jan. 2, will bring together middle school varsity and junior varsity boys and girls teams for several days of basketball competition, giving young athletes an opportunity to stay on the court during the Christmas break. Games will be played at two Elizabethton locations: the Boys Club and the Elizabethton Parks and Recreation building on Mills Street. The participating programs include Hunter, Hampton, Happy Valley, Indian Trail, T.A. Dugger, Jonesborough, Sulphur Springs and Sullivan Central. The tournament will feature four divisions: Girls Varsity (GV), Girls Junior Varsity (GJV), Boys Varsity (BV) and Boys Junior Varsity (BJV). The opening day, Saturday, Dec.
Elizabethton Star · Elizabethton, TN
Nearby: Elizabethton, TNBY STAR REPORTS Sabine Hill State Historic Site will take on a special holiday atmosphere Friday and Saturday, Dec. 4-5, when Christmas will be celebrated at the historic Taylor home in Elizabethton. Candlelight tours will offer visitors a chance to step back in time to the early 1800s for a glimpse into a simpler era when Christmas was one of the grandest celebrations of the year. The Christmas season in early 19th-century America was celebrated as a monthlong season of merriment and festivities featuring caroling, feasting, dances, fox hunts and the firing of Christmas guns. From the simplest pleasures enjoyed by families living in one-room log cabins to the elaborate holiday celebrations of wealthier families such as the Taylors, who lived in one of the finest homes in the region, Christmas was a time to open doors and hearts to family, friends and neighbors.
Elizabethton Star · Elizabethton, TN
Nearby: Elizabethton, TNChoral Club Christmas Concert The Elizabethton Choral Club will present its Christmas concert Monday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church Elizabethton. Everyone is invited to attend. Polar Express Movie Night Polar Express Movie Night will be held Saturday, Dec. 5, at 3 p.m. at Edwards Island Park. The free event will feature train rides, cocoa and cookies, Santa and Mrs. Claus, and a movie at dusk, around 5:30 p.m., on a large inflatable screen. Attendees are encouraged to bring a pillow, blanket or lawn chair for comfortable movie viewing. Food trucks will be on-site with dinner and snack options available for purchase. The event is presented by the City of Elizabethton Parks and Recreation Department and sponsored by Carter County Bank. Jazz in December The Bonnie Kate Theater will host Jazz in December on Sunday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m. Following last year’s sold-out show, the Tri-Cities Jazz Orchestra will return for another night of holiday swing at the Bonnie Kate.
Elizabethton Star · Johnson City, TN
Nearby: Johnson City, TNBy C.Y. Peters Star Correspondent It was a night to recognize the men who wear the stripes, the schools that display outstanding sportsmanship and the individuals who have dedicated decades of their lives to high school football. The Region One Football Officials Association held its annual banquet Wednesday night at the DoubleTree Hotel in Johnson City, bringing together officials, coaches and representatives from across Northeast Tennessee to celebrate another season of high school football. The association oversees TSSAA football officiating throughout Northeast Tennessee, including Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi and Washington counties. Adam Knobloch opened the evening’s festivities and was among those receiving special recognition. Knobloch was honored by the TSSAA as the recipient of the prestigious A.F. Bridges Official of the Year Award, recognizing his contributions and dedication to high school athletics.
yadkinripple.com · Jonesville, NC
Nearby: Jonesville, NCJonesville’s inaugural Slice of the Valley Country Ham festival brought in the crowds on Saturday at Lila Swaim Park. Fall colors, sunshine and blue skies set the backdrop for a delightful day of music, food and fun.Live music throughout the festival included local favorites None of the Above playing bluegrass tunes and Room to Walk jam band, as attendees milled about checking out the vendor booths and activities. Bluegrass band None of the Above plays for the first-ever Slice of the Valley Country Ham festival at Lila Swaim Park in Jonesville. Kitsey Burns Harrison Pig races drew onlookers and cheers at the event as well. Earlier in the day the humans got in the run fun with the Hog Run 5k on the Jonesville Greenway, with many participants dressed up as pigs for the race.Drawing lines throughout the day was the Foothills Meat Center booth which provided one free country ham biscuit to each attendee. The shop, located at 224 S.
