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HAMPTON — In a fired-up season opener on Bulldog Hill, Hampton lady Bulldogs leaned on a dominant performance from Hannah Smith to claim a hard-fought 64–60 win over Sullivan East on Monday night. Smith was electric from start to finish, pouring in 31 points, including five 3-pointers, while going 8-for-10 at the free-throw line. Each […]
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The Carter County Sheriff’s Office has launched a new mobile app designed to improve communication, increase transparency and give residents quick access to information and resources. The free app provides users with real-time updates, including CCSO news, press releases, severe weather alerts, missing person reports, crime watches and scam warnings. It also offers detailed information […]
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STAR CORRESPONDENT Junior Lane Parker was the do-it-all player on Friday night for Happy Valley (7-0 overall). He scored three touchdowns and had two interceptions on defense as the Warriors dominated Hancock County (1-6 overall) to the tune of 67-0 on Warrior Hill. Parker caught a 45-yard touchdown pass from senior quarterback Gabe McDougald to […]
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Shekierra Jones, a junior at Georgia State University, is proving that determination and vision can pave the way for both academic success and entrepreneurial growth. She is the proud daughter of Joseph Jones and the late Nancy Bonner. Shekierra has consistently excelled in the classroom, earning a place on the Dean’s List for three consecutive […]
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BEAUMONT — Autumn Brown, former paralegal and emergency assistance non-profit founder, has declared her candidacy for Jefferson County District Clerk. Her candidacy will represent the Republican Party and will also bring nearly a decade and a half of legal experience to the position and to the citizens of Southeast Texas. “I am thrilled to […]The […]
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As the weather warms up and peak gardening season approaches, area plant sellers are hard at work getting stores open and ready to welcome customers. Hill’s Gardens in Albert Lea opened this week, and general manager Tony Hill said he and the other employees have been working overtime to make sure they have the best […]
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HAMPTON – A Carter County man has been arrested in connection with the burglary of a local church. Investigators with the Carter County Sheriff’s Office arrested Douglas Lee Shaver, 36, of Elizabethton, charging him with theft of property, burglary, and attempted burglary of a motor vehicle. The charges stem from an investigation into a break-in […]
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Sometimes, it’s the little things that make a big difference. It is the first week of baseball practice and Austin senior Cody Petersen is already agreeing to give a younger teammate a ride home. Petersen has never hit a home run or pitched a perfect game, but he has delivered behind the scenes in a […]
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