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Postal Service plan writes off rural America to save a buck
BY ANNIE NORMAN Last spring, at a Rural Democracy Initiative convening in Omaha, a room of over one…
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Local newspapers still hold importance to community, readers
When Frank Lovette founded the Elizabethton STAR in 1926, he created what would be the county’s longest-running newspaper.…
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Scariest thing this Halloween is increasing signs of nuclear war
To the Editor: The scariest thing this Halloween is increasing signs of a coming nuclear war. Russian President…
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Demo Women donate to area relief efforts
To the Editor: I would like to thank the Tennessee Federation of Democratic Women (TNFDW) for their donations…
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It’s Fire Prevention Week…make smoke alarms work for you
It’s that time of year. The morning and evenings are forecast to be cooler, meaning some heat is…
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Writer shares flood thoughts in poem
To the Editor: ELIZABETHTON/CARTER COUNTY FLOOD POEM The Town that I grew up in How strong that she…
Columns
With Volunteer spirit, Tennesseans are banding together after Hurricane Helene
During difficult times, Tennesseans come together. And in the wake of Hurricane Helene, our state is showing what…
Columns
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.…
Columns
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…