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August 31, 2003

One person dies when car crashes into Watauga Lake

Man charged with attempted murder after shooting father's girlfriend with hunting bow

Morrell leaving TDOT after 33 years

Roberts excited about new focus for state parks

"Pappy" Crowe retires after 28 years with Boys and Girls Club

Shield being made to protect eternal flame at Veterans Park

A day to acknowledge the American worker

Man arrested for DUI after flipping his vehicle in accident on Siam Road

Purse-snatcher makes swift getaway

August 29, 2003

$3,350,000 price tag for Fish Springs/Little Milligan water

Committee meets to begin search for city Director of Schools

"Pappy" Crowe to retire from Boys and Girls Club

MADD urges motorists to drive safe and sober over holiday weekend

3rd meth lab found in Carter County

Chimes play lullabies to welcome babies at JCMC

August 28, 2003

3 brothers killed in WWII 'fallen but not forgotten'

TVA rate increase passes

Land devastated by flood to be used as county's first park

Still time to sign up for Sycamore Shoals workshops

August 27, 2003

Electric system cuts employee benefits

Carter County Commission to consider county-wide zoning

Hazmat team called to Roan Mountain to clean up meth lab

Local input sought for superintendent

August 26, 2003

Public Forum on Stoney Creek zoning left unsettled

Woman finds makeshift meth lab while walking in woods

Roan Mountain man dies in morning accident

County animal shelter closes drop box

EES to prepare for TVA rate hike

August 25, 2003

Nashville museum features work of Milligan professor

Milligan College starts classes; plans uses of $2 million grant

Fire damages old Paty Lumber

August 24, 2003

Bristol man killed, four injured in 19E collision

TVA rate hike opposed by business/industry group

New county employees greet public at open house

Washington County brothers arrested after drug raid

Reed tells Chamber board Aug. 1 cruise-in a huge success

For Grandpa Bailey, the sky's the limit

Carter's 1st Korean POW to return finally gets Purple Heart

Wings Air Rescue, MSHA provide dedicated transport service for neonates in rural Virginia, portions of Kentucky

August 22, 2003

Work continues on new fire alarm system at EHS

EES considers how to handle TVA rate increase

Contract for County Schools Superintendent, Dallas Williams, extended for two more years

City BOE prepares to search for Director of Curriculum

Election Saturday for Native American commission nominees

August 21, 2003

Local professor to teach at Yale Divinity School

August 20, 2003

911 Board passes budget; dispatchers receive 3 percent raise

Rescue squad discusses plans for new building

County mayor announces new EMA director, VA officer

August 19, 2003

'A lot of nerve ... a lot of courage'

Local business man takes stand against drugs

Area child learns a lesson from calling 911

Woman faces multiple charges after shoplifting incident

August 18, 2003

County schools to hold free parenting workshops

August 17, 2003

County's Code Enforcement Officer Malone works to make Carter County clean

776th bestows Star reporter with Certificate of Appreciation

County's Code Enforcement Officer Malone works to make Carter County clean

Salary study focuses on discrepancies in county salaries

Event set to remember 9/11 tragedy

Four cars stolen across county on Thursday, Friday

FEMA kicks off campaign to reduce youth fire deaths

August 15, 2003

Civilian emergency personnel receive special training

Council goes for Pepsi, cell phones

Vandals dump tires at National Guard

Drop-off boxes at Animal Shelter closed

August 14, 2003

Community Forum held at Watauga City Hall

776th rumors remain unconfirmed

Eight arrested after police find meth lab

NA president says development on W. Elk means new revenue and jobs for community

Possible West Nile case

August 13, 2003

Agricultural agent warns about food security

Local Homeland Security office receives grants

Hambrick says good-bye after 33 years

August 12, 2003

County schools set to begin new year

Contract could make Pepsi preferred drink at city parks

Jill Moore named new principal at West Side

County Republicans plan for party primary

Man charged with DUI after nearly striking officer's vehicle

Johnson City man arrested for DUI after trying to evade officers

August 11, 2003

Army of one

Being mobile: the art of war

Hunt wins bodybuilding championship

August 10, 2003

Court ruling upends driver's license roadblock

City, county officials frustrated by flood conditions

Fireworks foes circulate letter

Human West Nile tests inconclusive

August 8, 2003

Countywide, it's a mess!

Rainfall batters county

ARC issues national appeal for blood donations

Treacherous curve leaves two motorists injured

August 7, 2003

Weather keeps city sewer stations pumped

14-year-old to be tried as adult

Soldiers taking advantage of military education opportunities

Two birds in Wash. Co. with West Nile

Suspect in Gatlinburg murder nabbed in Minnesota

Moffitt earns municipal clerk designation

August 6, 2003

776th Company holds down fort

CCRS prepares for I-26 affects

Block party held at Ministry Center

Planners petition state for new connector bridge access

Carter Mansion Celebration will feature live music, dance, traditional arts and crafts

Low income can get help paying for heating this winter

August 5, 2003

ETRY still rolling along

Leaders say new waste water treatment plant to be ready in 3-5 years

Immunizations required for children entering school the first time

Owner of Watauga Pharmacy dies

Chamber of Commerce sets holiday activities

Reece Cole appointed to Tennessee Rehabilitation Center board of directors

Sheriff's department investigating Bear Hollow stabbing incident

Four arrested in Sulphur Springs meth lab bust

August 4, 2003

Soldiers share time with children

Local volunteers: the heartbeat of dignity

Gabinet: Shepherd's Inn 'integral part' of the community

ETSU students have eye-opening experience at domestic violence shelter

August 3, 2003

Flooding damages west end of county during Friday rainfall

Mom won't rest until death of her son is resolved

DA ups ante on meth producers under anti-terrorism law

Fall Festival and Saturday night cruise-in among fall events planned by EDBA

Traffic fatalities rise across nation, decline in state

61-year-old woman charged with assaulting Sheriff's Deputy

August 1, 2003

Man arrested for murder of woman found at Blue Hole

Locals form petitions opposing same-sex marriage

County leaders present zoning opinions, facts

Local man finds suspicious device, brings it home; bomb squad investigates