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This is time of rebirth, refreshment
It appears that spring is just around the corner and it feels good.
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Stan Voit: Understanding, acceptance are missing
As a baby boomer born raised in the Deep South, I understand the role religion plays in southern society, and how it affected progress on civil rights.
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Those TV westerns are truly missed
Some friends and I were talking about how things used to be. In some area’s of society we have noticed changes through the years.
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Cleaning out the notebook...
A little bit of this and that to close out February…
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Out of the loop: You hate to lose access to Cades Cove, but end result will make it worthwhile
There is a lot to see and do in the Smokies, but ask rangers and other staff members in the visitor centers what people most ask directions to, and they’ll invariably say Cades Cove.
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System not serving this child well
Last week in The Mountain Press there was a story of a 4-year-old little girl who was allegedly murdered. Her mother and her mother’s boyfriend have been charged with the crime.
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Roe appears a cinch to be re-elected
There may be no politician more assured of re-election to Congress this year than Phil Roe, who represents the 1st District of Tennessee.
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Retirees still enjoy hikes in Smokies
One of the best groups of people to hike with here in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are members of the Retired Citizens of the Smokies.
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Kendig finds calling on foreign soil
When you watch a Billy Graham or Franklin Graham crusade on television, you hear some songs, see the message and watch crowds of people coming forward at the end to receive Christ, What you don’t ...
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Wilhoit due much credit for hospital
Today’s column will follow up on some of the things that have been covered over the last few months.
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