Columns
Earth Day calls attention to the trash we generate
Every day, we toss things into the trash – styrofoam cups and plates, plastic bottles and drinking straws, paper cups and bags, plastic grocery bags, ...
Our View, Author at www.elizabethton.com
Editorials
Arts thriving in Elizabethton community
Elizabethton is fast becoming known for its arts. The city will now be home to a couple of beautiful art murals in the downtown – ...
by Our View, Friday, April 19, 2024 1:31 pm
Editorials
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 offenders in our community and court system, ...
by Our View, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 12:41 pm
Editorials
Interesting events take place at Carter Mansion
In addition to two state parks – Roan Mountain and Sycamore Shoals – in Carter, some interesting events take place off-site such as tours almost ...
by Our View, Friday, April 12, 2024 10:49 am
Editorials
Our public library is an institution of service
Coming up this weekend is the Spring 2024 book sale sponsored by the Friends of the Library – the Elizabethton-Carter County Public Library. The sale ...
by Our View, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 2:32 pm
Editorials
County’s finance committee must get its house in order
It is important for elected county commissions – and even the public – to know what is going on with a county’s finances. Citizens expect ...
by Our View, Friday, April 5, 2024 12:54 pm
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Baseball, a sure sign of spring
Basketball is still being played…and there is a forecast of snow showers later this week, but, it’s also baseball season, a sure sign of spring. ...
by Our View, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 10:34 am
Editorials
Easter arrives early this year, but the resurrection message is the same
For millions of Christians, the holiday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which occurs after a 40-day period known as Lent. The Sunday after the ...
by Our View, Friday, March 29, 2024 1:03 pm
Editorials
Every day this week is holy for Christians
We are just days away from the most holy of days – Easter Sunday. But every day this week is holy. Christians should celebrate from ...
by Our View, Tuesday, March 26, 2024 6:04 pm
Editorials
Elizabethton: The more things change, the more they stay the same
There was a time when Elizabethton was a thriving downtown. Businesses included five and ten-cent stores such as Kress and Woolworth’s; department stores such as ...