Opinions
Why is Presidents’ Day so important? It’s not a day to gloss over
Washington’s Birthday is a U.S. federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February in honor of George…
Columns
Gov. Lee shares priorities in State of the State address
Gov. Bill Lee in his sixth State of the State address highlighted his legislative priorities for 2024 along…
Opinions
Only 3 in 4 Americans know about this often fatal disease
To the Editor: While as many as 11.6 million Americans are living with heart valve disease at this…
Opinions
Lady’s fall draws kindness from many in Elizabethton
To the Editor: With all of the crazy things happening in our world and seemingly emphasized in the…
Columns
Women and the abortion issue will decide the 2024 election outcome
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE A woman has never told me she felt good about her abortion. For 39…
Opinions
Snap-on expansion, downtown businesses mean welcomed growth for the community
For years, ambitious young people moved away from the small towns and rural areas in which they had…
Columns
Biden created the border crisis. Here’s what we can do to end it
When it comes to President Biden’s border crisis, we need to remember a simple fact: It is against…
Opinions
Bridge needed in Siam; Jesus is the only bridge
To the Editor: The Carter County Commission needs to repair a small bridge on Wilbur Dam Road in…
Columns
Everyone should be upset with Biden and Trump on trade
BY JOEL SCHLOSBERG “Europe Is Upset With Biden On Trade” proclaimed the Wall Street Journal on January 30,…
Columns
Senate Progressives seek to hold Israel accountable
BY MEL GURTOV AND LARRY KIRSCH For those who are dismayed and disturbed by Israel’s disproportionate response to…