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When anti-Israel activists shut down American streets, there must be consequences
America is a nation of law and order. Yet, more and more, we are seeing U.S. cities overrun ...
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Congress must demonstrate what it takes to succeed
BY GLENN MOLLETTE Life is fragile and doesn’t last long, so we should try to enjoy every day. ...
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Celebrating community, one conversation at a time
BY MELINDA BURRELL Walking home one evening, I came to an intersection. A family and a couple were ...
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Arts thriving in Elizabethton community
Elizabethton is fast becoming known for its arts. The city will now be home to a couple of ...
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Survival without bombs or borders
BY ROBERT KOEHLER An enormous flash, a mushroom cloud, multi-thousands of human beings dead. We win! Nuclear weapons ...
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Courts, law enforcement must address domestic violence
District Attorney General Steven Finney in recent days has addressed the ongoing problem of domestic violence and repeat ...
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Sen Blackburn: Secretary Mayorkas is unfit for office; the Senate must remove him
In 2019 – right before Democrats launched their baseless and partisan impeachment trial against President Trump – Democrat ...
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People vs. Planet: Buy local plants for your garden
To the Editor: Thanks to the Elizabethton Star and Jerry Agan for the important article “Spring into action: ...
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Constitutional amendment gives judges more discretion for bail
BY REP. JOHN HOLSCLAW House Joint Resolution 869, filed by House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, would expand a ...
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Interesting events take place at Carter Mansion
In addition to two state parks – Roan Mountain and Sycamore Shoals – in Carter, some interesting events ...