Editorials
Almost every business is hiring, where are the workers?
Drive across town, and “Help Wanted” signs are out almost everywhere. There seem to be plenty of jobs, but few people willing to take them. ...
Our View, Author at www.elizabethton.com
Editorials
The fully eradication of COVID-19 takes a united global effort
COVID-19 numbers have plummeted and plateaued in North America and Europe. India has seen a steady decline in cases after a surge. Africa has yet ...
by Our View, Tuesday, June 8, 2021 1:56 pm
Editorials
Ready for summer of baseball in Elizabethton
In announcing last fall that a new baseball team would soon call Elizabethton home, officials promised “family entertainment” along with a competitive brand of baseball ...
by Our View, Friday, June 4, 2021 10:23 am
Editorials
What’s with escalating property prices?
Home prices are up, mortgage rates are rising, the supply of homes for sale is anemic and consumer confidence in the housing market is fall. ...
by Our View, Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:58 pm
Editorials
Memorial Day: A time to remember and show gratitude
Memorial Day is a holiday that has evolved dramatically over the years. Memorial Day observances began after the Civil War to honor the Union soldiers ...
by Our View, Friday, May 28, 2021 12:38 pm
Editorials
Summer boating season officially begins this weekend; safety on water encouraged
This past weekend there were reports of two boating accidents on Tennessee waterways, with one death. A woman was killed and a man was injured ...
by Our View, Tuesday, May 25, 2021 12:01 pm
Editorials
Child tax credit: Parents will soon get a monthly check
Good news for parents: Hundreds of dollars per month will go to millions of American families starting in July. The Biden administration will begin paying hundreds ...
by Our View, Friday, May 21, 2021 11:38 am
Editorials
Face masks are gradually coming off but vaccinations numbers are not rising
Food City announced Monday that beginning Thursday fully vaccinated customers, employees can forego masks in stores if they have been fully vaccinated, other businesses are ...
by Our View, Tuesday, May 18, 2021 1:52 pm
Editorials
High school, college seniors have overcome and excelled in face of pandemic’s upheaval
As the school year is drawing to a close, we repeatedly are reminded of how public school education, especially high school has been transformed locally ...
by Our View, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 11:36 am
Editorials
We must do more to promote the COVID vaccine
People just aren’t getting it. The vaccine. It is now widely available to just about anyone who wants one, but in Northeast Tennessee, openings at ...
