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Editorials

Parents, children need to make sure they are ready for school

We are in the last week of July, which means that the start of the new school year is just a few days away. It’s ... Read more

by Our View, Friday, July 26, 2024 3:12 pm

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Escape the summer heat with Christmas in July

Although the temperatures have cooled a bit, the thought of August towering over us has many ready to cool off by doing something new. So, ... Read more

by Our View, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 2:29 pm

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Sales tax holiday will benefit families

Tennessee’s sales tax holiday, historically, has been meant to help families buy clothing and school supplies for the upcoming school year. It seems just like ... Read more

by Our View, Friday, July 19, 2024 1:17 pm

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Primary vote is vital in local, state elections

Primary day in Tennessee is Thursday, Aug. 1. Early voting for that election got underway Friday, July 12, and runs until July 27. Primary elections ... Read more

by Our View, Friday, July 12, 2024 11:12 am

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The hot, lazy ‘dog days’ of summer just officially began

The weather forecast in May, which covers June, July and August, indicated nearly every U.S. state leaning toward a hotter-than-normal summer season. Lately, the temperatures ... Read more

by Our View, Tuesday, July 9, 2024 11:00 am

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Elizabethton Parks and Rec commended for Fourth of July celebration

The Elizabethton Parks & Recreation Department deserves a pat on the back and a big “thank you” from the community for the July 4th celebration ... Read more

by Our View, Friday, July 5, 2024 1:13 pm

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Celebrating the Fourth of July with fireworks safety

Using fireworks is a mainstay of most Americans’ Fourth of July celebrations. Unfortunately, consumer fireworks can also pose a hazard to Tennesseans’ health and safety ... Read more

by Our View, Tuesday, July 2, 2024 10:24 am

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This July 4th, remember what makes us Americans

It’s a presidential election year, and times are very polarizing. We squabble amongst ourselves, sometimes infernally so. And we tend to get things wrong about ... Read more

by Our View, Friday, June 28, 2024 1:18 pm

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Tips for dealing with summer heat

Climate scientists this spring warned that the summer of 2024 could be even hotter than that of past years. Why is it so hot in ... Read more

by Our View, Tuesday, June 25, 2024 11:26 am

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Being selective when recruiting the right businesses for a community

Since the announcement was made that a car wash was being developed for the property formerly occupied by Fatz, a lot of complaints have been ... Read more

by Our View, Friday, June 21, 2024 4:10 pm

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