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July Fourth is a salute to American independence

Monday, we celebrate our 246th Independence Day. Our longevity as a nation has been amazing, withstanding assaults from both within, the Civil War, and without, ... Read more

by Our View, Friday, July 1, 2022 2:43 pm

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Be safe, use common sense with fireworks this July 4

It is illegal to shoot fireworks in the city limits of Elizabethton, but that does not keep people from shooting them. However, it is legal ... Read more

by Our View, Tuesday, June 28, 2022 2:26 pm

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Gas prices put a damper on summer season

We are now knee-deep into summer with July 4th coming up next weekend. This means travel for families as they load up their cars and ... Read more

by Our View, Friday, June 24, 2022 2:19 pm

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Today is the first day of summer…so what?

Today is the first day of summer 2022. The Northern Hemisphere dips toward the sun and bathes in direct sunlight for longer than any other ... Read more

by Our View, Tuesday, June 21, 2022 12:23 pm

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A tribute to dads on Father’s Day

Today is Father’s Day — a special holiday for a significant part of our nation’s population. As of the last U.S. census there were 72 ... Read more

by Our View, Friday, June 17, 2022 3:33 pm

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A salute to the American flag, a symbol of American unity

Tuesday was Flag Day — a red-letter date on the calendar that most just looked over, not giving the day a second thought or even ... Read more

by Our View, Tuesday, June 14, 2022 2:06 pm

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Board makes right choice in selecting Carpenter as new school superintendent

The Carter County School Board, in our opinion, made the right choice this weekend in selecting Brandon Carpenter as the superintendent of schools. Carpenter is ... Read more

by Our View, Friday, June 10, 2022 3:24 pm

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Cities stripped of minor league baseball are finding ways forward

This is the second summer that minor league baseball is not being played in Elizabethton. Last season Major League Baseball abandoned many small towns such ... Read more

by Our View, Tuesday, June 7, 2022 12:14 pm

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Looking for a good school superintendent

Within the next few days the Carter County School Board will choose a new school superintendent. Of the three candidates chosen as finalists, one is ... Read more

by Our View, Friday, June 3, 2022 12:25 pm

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It’s summertime in East Tennessee, enjoy it

Summer is in full effect. Warmer weather is bringing smiles to everyone’s face, much-needed vacations are finally being taken and spontaneous late nights are becoming ... Read more

by Our View, Tuesday, May 31, 2022 2:03 pm

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