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Locally, churches and Christians urged to observe Nat’l Day of Prayer

Tomorrow is an important day in the life of our nation. All across this land, in cities and…

Opinions

Tennessee’s proposed anti-education bill dead for the year

A bill giving Tennessee public schools the right to refuse enrollment to children without legal immigration status is…

Opinions

Spring, the most inspiring of the seasons — sunshine, warmth, blooming flowers

We are knee-deep into spring and its activities. School kids are enjoying spring sports, and older kids are…

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Seriously, what does Easter Sunday mean to you?

Easter is more than colored eggs, Easter baskets and bunnies, and dressing up for church on Easter Sunday.…

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Easter eggs could make for a more expensive basket this year

Easter egg prices have risen by as much as 50 percent compared to last year. It’s no surprise…

Editorials

Holy Week is a special time of the year for Christians; it offers hope

Today, most churches will mark Palm Sunday, which marks a time for deep reflection and prayer as we…

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We’re experiencing Dogwood, Redbud Winter — the little winters of spring

Is it Redbud Winter, or is it Dogwood Winter? This is the question that many Carter Countians are…

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Lilo Duncan left a permanent imprint on the Elizabethton community

There are not too many organizations or events in Elizabethton that Lilo Duncan was not involved in or…

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We miss the mail when it doesn’t run … it unites us as a nation

Generally, the mailman on Race Street in Elizabethton drops the mail off by midafternoon on weekdays. Many of…

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April comes this week, and it brings with it some noteworthy and fun days

If we pay close attention to the news, it can be disheartening as well as a message of…