John Thompson is a Morning News Anchor with a focus on local news in Elizabethton, Tennessee. He writes for several publications including City Press, Cowboy State Daily, and Kingsport Times News. With a background in journalism and experience in various media outlets, John covers a wide range of topics including community events, environmental issues, sports, and human interest stories.
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John Thompson's coverage is primarily focused on local events, businesses, and community news in Elizabethton and Carter County. His articles often involve press releases, government announcements, and event coverage.
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By: John Thompson
A group of runners of a certain age from Juneau took on all comers this past weekend at the 2024 USATF National Club Cross Country Championships in University Place, Washington. The running club, affectionately known as the Smokin' Old Geezers, consists of any person in the Juneau area who has a passion for lacing up the running shoes.
By: John Thompson
ELIZABETHTON — Mayor Patty Woodby said Carter County will be seeking another $20 million from the state's Helene Emergency Assistance Loan program.
By: John Thompson
Over 12 years after the tragic kidnapping and murder of 18-year-old Samantha Koenig, a movement in Anchorage is looking to improve workplace safety in her name.
By: John Thompson
ELIZABETHTON — By a narrow 12-11 vote the 23-member Carter County Commission voted Monday night to not extend a 3-year contract with the Elizabethton/Carter County Chamber of Commerce to handle tourism promotion and development in the county.
By: John Thompson
ELIZABETHTON — For many years, Santa Claus has had a standing appointment to attend the TLC Community Center in Elizabethton.
ELIZABETHTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2166 announced the local winners of the national Veterans of Foreign Wars 2024-2025 Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Scholarship Contest for high school students and the 2024-2025 Patriot's Pen Essay Contest for students in the 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.
ELIZABETHTON — The man who headed the Carter County Emergency Management Agency during the Hurricane Helene response has been fired.
Billy Harrell standing in the Carter County Emergency Operations Center
They say ‘it takes a village’ - but in this case - it took one woman to create a village in her own home, full of Christmas magic.
By: John Thompson
ELIZABETHTON — There were only a few changes as the Elizabethton City School Board began a new term on Thursday night. The meeting began with Boardmember Phil Isaacs making a motion that Eddie Pless continue to serve as chairman of the board and Jamie Schaff serving again as vice chair. “They served us well this past year”, Isaacs said. Issacs' motion was approved by voice vote. There was one change on the board, as Robert Lewis was elected in the November municipal election to join the board.
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