Wind debate to continue in Mitchell

08/19/09 The wind energy debate in Western North Carolina may have become dormant in the N.C. General Assembly last week with the adjournment of the 2009 session, but it still remains active in Mitchell County until state lawmakers reconvene next spring.

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Religion: Speakers

08/14/09 St. John's Episcopal Church, the Rev. Stephanie Yancy will lead Sunday's 8 and 10:15 a.m. communion services. Music by Robin Spickler at the later service. Sunday school resumes in the fall.

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In remembrance

08/14/09 Her joy of life was expressed in her creative abilities and talents of sewing, knitting, gardening, and rug hooking. She was actively involved in the American Red Cross after WWII; she was a model for J. Fred Johnson Department Store; held various offices in various PTAs, and until recently she was an active member of St.

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Around Sharpsburg and Keedysville

08/14/09 Fairplay Days will be held Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at Tilghmanton Woods Community Park at the corner of Manor Church and Breathedsville roads, just east of Sharpsburg Pike.

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BAKE SALE SET FOR SATURDAY

08/13/09 COSHOCTON -- The Bakersville Presbyterian Church Ladies Aide annual bake sale will start at 8 a.m. Saturday at the Coshocton Wal-Mart Supercenter.

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Judy Ann Russell, 60

08/11/09 Judy Ann Russell, 60, of 2 Schoolhouse Court, Boonsboro, Md., died Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009, at University of Maryland Hospital, Baltimore, Md.

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The Elizabethton Star Online Edition

08/10/09 High school sports brought excitement in every Carter County community in 1968, but none was more hyped than Roan Mountain. Cloudland was coming off a 3-7 season but returned seven starters that year.

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Community reunites for fellowship and fun

08/10/09 BAKERSVILLE -- Norma McCuler remembers the first Bakersville Bakersville 61 years ago, and the event and Bakersville Community Park where it's held have changed a lot since that time.

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Chicken, music, pulls fill Bakersville Homecoming schedule

08/07/09 BAKERSVILLE -- The 61st annual Bakersville Homecoming kicks off tonight with the traditional chicken barbecue. The following is a complete schedule of events taking place throughout the weekend at Bakersville Community Park.

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Seed Savings

08/06/09 That we are in the midst of the Great Recession, as UC Berkeley economist Robert Reich has named it, is now a given. Whether we weather this storm with discomfort but without a real tempest breaking loose economically is anybody's guess.

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Bragging rights are on the line

08/06/09 BAKERSVILLE -- It's a long-stand tradition for many people, including Woody Beitzel.

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Police: Women Distract, Steal From New Hartford Librarian

08/05/09 Police said they are seeking two women who they suspect worked in tandem today to distract a librarian, steal her wallet and spend about $1,600 by using her credit cards.

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Road report

08/02/09 Interstate 26, Mileposts 35-39, and Long Shoals Road: One lane in each direction on I-26 may be closed at times at night because of construction on Long Shoals Road from I-26 west to just beyond Clayton Road and on the I-26/Long Shoals interchange.

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Religion: Speakers and topics

07/31/09 St. John's Episcopal Church, the Rev. Stephanie Yancy will lead Sunday's 8 and 10:15 a.m. communion services. Music will be provided by violinist Julianna Chitwood at the later service. Sunday school resumes in the fall.

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