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Mayor Barnett’s death is a devastating loss
News of Carter County Mayor Rusty Barnett’s death Monday rattled Carter County in a way only the sudden loss of a leader, mentor, and friend can. Barnett ... Read more
6 hours ago by Our View.
October is Pastor Appreciation Month
To the Editor: October is Pastor Appreciation Month. Not just in October but every month we should appreciate and honor our pastor the Bible teaches. ... Read more
6 hours ago by Contributed Content.
Writer takes a looks at recent news events
To the Editor: The following paragraph appeared in a September 17 article in “Israel Today” titled the same as the pertinent quote in the paragraph. ... Read more
6 hours ago by Contributed Content.
Compensating student athletes has nothing to do with education
By SEN. LAMAR ALEXANDER I chaired a hearing in the United States Senate this week on college student athletes and the potential impact of allowing ... Read more
6 hours ago by Contributed Content.
Face masks really do matter with spread of COVID-19
Face masks are emerging as one of the most powerful weapons to fight coronavirus, with growing evidence that facial coverings help prevent transmission — even ... Read more
4 days ago by Our View.
Man who returns dog after adoption hailed as hometown hero
To the Editor: I have an amazing story about one of your own. An Elizabethton man adopted our family dog from the Elizabethton/Carter County Animal ... Read more
4 days ago by Contributed Content.
Reader says recent events signal Christ’s return
To the Editor: On September 15, 2020, the governments of the United States, Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain signed the historic Abraham Accord ... Read more
4 days ago by Contributed Content.
Internet access should be available to all Tennessee school children
BY KIM HENDERSON TN PTA PRESIDENT The current pandemic has revealed more than ever that broadband and technology is a modern-day necessity. But for far too ... Read more
4 days ago by Contributed Content.
We do not hear enough about the good things police do
By DR. JAMES FINCK One question I like to ask my students is who are the greatest American presidents? After I gather the list of ... Read more
4 days ago by Contributed Content.
Fall is on the way, time to get your flu shot
The summer that seemingly never was is about to end. This is the last full week of the season for 2020. The summer of 2020 ... Read more
