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Commissioners discuss ways to promote active participation in health care system

With the flu on the rise and school back in session, county commissioners discussed ways to incentivise county ... Read more

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Health and Welfare Committee approves 50/50 split for Victim’s Assistance Program fund

Commissioners continued conversations about the Victim’s Assistance Program during the Health and Welfare Committee’s monthly meeting Tuesday evening. ... Read more

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Carter County looking to become a ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary’

Carter County is looking to join the ranks of dozens of cities and counties across the U.S. in ... Read more

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Carter County to join Knox, others in state-level ban on tobacco products on local playgrounds

Carter County is planning to join Knox County and others in an upcoming State Legislature bill banning tobacco ... Read more

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Health and Welfare Committee reaffirms need to revamp health insurance for county employees

Tuesday evening signaled another presentation from a potential source of new health insurance for county employees: Five Points ... Read more