Friday, November 20, 2009
Chamber executive director: Octoberfest a success "We made $900 off Octoberfest, which was delightful, because we did not have any major sponsors," Craig said. "Tourism sponsored us $500 this year for a new festival, to help us get that going...We had a good turnout. We filled the streets." |
Contra dance and food raiser in Jonesborough The Historic Jonesborough Dance Society will hold a contra dance on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center, 117 Boone St. Performing for the dance will be the "Chicken Tractor" from Asheville, N.C., with caller Barbara Groh. A class for beginners will be held at 7 p.m. Every dancer is encouraged to attend the class to become familiar with dance steps, formations and flow. Klondike Bars, the official frozen treat of the Historic Jonesborough Dance Society, will be served at the 9 p.m. waltz break. |
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Sycamore Shoals Hospital Foundation: Serving community
A new foundation has been formed with the purpose of raising funds and increasing awareness of health-related issues in the local community.
Rally aims to increase support for proposed Tweetsie Trail
Dan Reese, the chairman of the THTA, has helped spearhead the project, which he envisions as a way to provide a direct linkage between the cities of Elizabethton and Johnson City for those who would like to walk, jog, bike ride or ride a horse.
First Assist donates wheelchair to West Side Elementary
First Assist Urgent Care has donated a new wheelchair to West Side Elementary School recently to help meet the needs of the students.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Judge trims $1.05 million award in foreclosure case
A $1.05 million settlement in a wrongful bankruptcy case against Bank of America was trimmed in a hearing on Monday in Jonesborough.
Pinckard: Downtown open house brought 'buyers'
The Downtown Business Association held its annual Christmas Open House this past Sunday to give holiday shoppers an opportunity to jumpstart Christmas shopping for those on their gift lists.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Brick sales begin for new animal shelter
Pet owners who want to memorialize their deceased pets or honor their living animal companions have the opportunity to do so with the memorial bricks that are being sold by the Elizabethton Carter County Animal Shelter building fund committee.
Commission selects Humana as insurance provider
Humana representative Stuart Everley and Connie Tate of Triten Insurance and Financial Services addressed the commission and answered questions. Some commissioners expressed concerns about losing benefits or access to certain physicians or specialists. Everley assured them that there would be no loss of services.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Credit union employee arrested
The investigation began in September, when the credit union manager reported to police that she had received information from a customer that employee Lori L. Barb had fraudulently used the customer's credit union credit card number to obtain cash advances.
Christmas basket signups scheduled at Oak Street Baptist Church
Signups for the Carter County Christmas Basket program will be held at Oak Street Baptist Church, located at the corner of Oak Street and Stateline Road, Elizabethton, on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 4 to 7 p.m.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Grab some indoor autumn
The goal at Catchin' Sum Rayz is to provide clean hot beds that are affordable and provide a relaxing atmosphere for their clients.
Floor Creations knows value of great customer service
And they know the value of those things so well that they are preparing to celebrate the beginning of their fifth year in business.
Shelter warns of cat poisoner
The Elizabethton Carter County Animal Shelter is urging residents in the area of Riverside Park to be on the lookout for an individual who has been attempting to poison cats in the neighborhood.
Backpack emergency kits provided for schools
What started as an idea at a school safety committee meeting has become a county-wide program, as "Emergency in a Backpack" kits will soon be made available to teachers in all Carter County Schools, thanks to the efforts of two Central Elementary School teachers and donations from area businesses.
Workshop on educational rights to be held at First Presbyterian
STEP, Inc. (Support and Training for Exceptional Parents) will be hosting a workshop for parents of children in special education on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Elizabethton.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Chamber executive director: Octoberfest a success
"We made $900 off Octoberfest, which was delightful, because we did not have any major sponsors," Craig said. "Tourism sponsored us $500 this year for a new festival, to help us get that going...We had a good turnout. We filled the streets."
Contra dance and food raiser in Jonesborough
The Historic Jonesborough Dance Society will hold a contra dance on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center, 117 Boone St. Performing for the dance will be the "Chicken Tractor" from Asheville, N.C., with caller Barbara Groh. A class for beginners will be held at 7 p.m. Every dancer is encouraged to attend the class to become familiar with dance steps, formations and flow. Klondike Bars, the official frozen treat of the Historic Jonesborough Dance Society, will be served at the 9 p.m. waltz break.
THP plans driver's license roadblocks
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is announcing driver's license roadblocks at various locations in Carter County during the next month.
