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Much uncertainty as schools set to re-open
There’s much uncertainty on the part of both teachers and parents as school is set to re-open in Elizabethton and Carter County. Across the state ... Read more
4 hours ago by Our View.
Letter writer says a Christian president needs to be elected
To the Editor: J. Hyder, the President of Carter County Democratic Women, questioned my letter to the editor about voting for Christians. Hyder said, “If you ... Read more
4 hours ago by Contributed Content.
Pandemic to Possibility
BY RANDY BOYD UT president I was once referred to as melioristic. No, it’s not a bad word, but instead a mindset that embraces a ... Read more
4 hours ago by Contributed Content.
Divergent black voices
By DR. JAMES FINK Today I read a post about an article from Fortune magazine that lists 19 Black economists to know and celebrate. I ... Read more
4 hours ago by Contributed Content.
Worldliness not confined to rank, walk, or circumstance of life
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham Dear Rev. Graham: Growing up I heard a lot about worldliness, but not so much anymore. Has ... Read more
8 hours ago by Delaney Scalf.
Guilt remains 40 years after job reference was withheld
DEAR ABBY: About 40 years ago, I did someone an injustice, and I have felt guilty ever since. I worked for a consulting firm in ... Read more
8 hours ago by Contributed Content.
Today in History 8/7/20
By The Associated Press Today is Friday, Aug. 7, the 220th day of 2020. There are 146 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in ... Read more
8 hours ago by AP News Wire Reports.
The Bible doesn’t allow divorce on grounds of mutual love that has died
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham Dear Rev. Graham: Is it OK to divorce simply because a couple no longer has the same ... Read more
1 day ago by Contributed Content.
Favorite son’s jabs at brother’s wife causing family friction
DEAR ABBY: I married “Darius” two years ago. I have had problems with my brother-in-law ever since Darius and I first began dating five years ... Read more
1 day ago by Contributed Content.
Today in History 8/6/20
By The Associated Press Today is Thursday, Aug. 6, the 219th day of 2020. There are 147 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in ... Read more
