John Thompson

ELIZABETHTON — For the second time in the past three months, the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee has taken disciplinary action against attorney Jason Holly, who serves as the judge of the Elizabethton Municipal Court. On October 28, 2024, Holly's law license was temporarily suspended upon finding that Holly had failed to respond to the board on three complaints of misconduct involving legal services to clients in his private law practice. On Jan. 6, Holly received a public censure from the board. The board said the censure came because Holly had not responded to requests for information from the disciplinary counsel and did not return fees to the three clients.

The Carter County Highway Department Garage has been a busy place this winter.

Elizabethton Mayor Bill Carter

Elizabethton Director of Schools Richard VanHuss

Hampton High School has been closed since Hurricane Helene caused the Doe River to flood the 65-year-old building. This week, Gov. Bill Lee has suggested that $20 million for a

ELIZABETHTON — Thursday's meeting of the Carter County School Board included much more discussion about state government than is normally included in board discussions. That was because the county's Hampton High School was mentioned by Gov. Bill Lee as one of the topics to be discussed in a special session of the state legislature, set to begin on Jan. 27.

Carter County Property Assessor Shane Simerly had a smile after his figures indicated that despite Hurricane Helene's destruction in the county, there was still growth in the value of the

ELIZABETHTON — Even though Carter County is currently going through recovery from one of the most disastrous storms in its history, some local government officials responsible for keeping an eye on revenue say the county is generating more revenue now than it was back before Hurricane Helene struck.

FEMA's Darryl Dragoo shows off some of the newly constructed trailers set to become temporary housing for the families from six Northeast Tennessee counties who lost their homes in the

ELIZABETHTON — News about what is going on in Poga and Elk Mills were the most prominent discussed by Carter County Mayor Patty Woodby in her weekly update of the county's recovery from Hurricane Helene. These included the temporary bridges over the Elk River and the weekly medical clinic being set up.