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The importance of communication in today’s world
If you are a Spectrum customer, your life changed dramatically Monday when the internet went down shortly after…
Columns
Most Americans are facing some level of financial stress
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE The average house payment in America today is $2,883 on a 30-year mortgage. The…
Columns
Donald Trump’s broken record
BY TOM H. HASTINGS In 2016, Donald Trump ran as an outsider, as someone who was able to…
Opinions
Don’t forget Flag Day – fly the American flag
In this patriotic lull between Memorial Day and July the Fourth, let’s not forget Flag Day. Flag Day…
Columns
Sen. Marsha Blackburn on support for after-school program
Violent gun incidents up 11.6%. Property crimes up 15.8%. Robberies up 19.6%. And murder rates up 52.3%. These…
Columns
Sour on spoilers
BY BARRY ROSENBERG There are currently three third party candidates for president: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Jill Stein…
Opinions
Writer says Trump received unjust conviction in New York
To the Editor: Former President Trump was convicted in New York regarding 34 counts of falsifying business charges…
Opinions
It’s time to play ball for the Appalachian League
The Appalachian League opens its summer season this week. The Elizabethton River Riders will open their 2024 season…
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Winter’s reply to climate control comments
To the Editor: I appreciate D. McCoy’s comments on my article on climate change. Different viewpoints and experiences…
Opinions
Thanks to Elizabethton for caring about veterans
To the Editor: My wife and I moved here 16 months ago from Wythe County, Va., to be…