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Manufacturing chips in the U.S. need a particular set of skills

BY BILL DeVRIES The Biden administration recently announced that Intel will receive $8.5 billion in funding to ramp…

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How quickly a disaster can change circumstances, even people

One week ago things quickly changed when flood waters raced through Carter County and Elizabethton and areas nearby.…

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A prayer for Hurricane Helene victims

BY SEAN DIETRICH Dear God, today was a tough one. If you’re listening to this prayer, Lord, we…

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Jesus came to heal the brokenhearted

To the Editor: The Bible teaches that in the end days disasters will increase. Increasing earthquakes and winds…

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Relatives like to drop in with no notice

DEAR ABBY: Some relatives come once or twice a year from out of state to stay at my…

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Anger is condemned by the sacred Scriptures

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham Dear Rev. Graham: Is anger inherited or learned? Didn’t God…

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Rowdy kids unwelcome at relative’s wedding

DEAR ABBY: I recently attended a funeral for a family member. During the 90-minute service, my great-nieces and…

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When standards and rules fluctuate, kids are confused

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham   Dear Rev. Graham: Our country is in serious trouble…

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Boyfriend’s ex-wife likes to stir the pot

DEAR ABBY: I am dating an older man with two ex-wives. I have met both of them. I…

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God wants us to make wise decisions

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham Dear Rev. Graham: There’s a lot said today about young…