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Parents face tough choice when tornadoes bear down

May 22nd, 2013 7:48 am by DAVID A. LIEB, Associated Press

MOORE, Okla. (AP) — With an ominous storm approaching, the Moore Public School District flashed a text alert to parents: "We are currently holding all students until the current storm danger is over. Students are being released to parents only at this tim

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Now a-Pear-ing: Versatile fruit shows up in savory, sweet dishes

Now a-Pear-ing: Versatile fruit shows up in savory, sweet dishes

May 22nd, 2013 8:33 am by Leigh Ann Laube

The United States is the second-largest pear-producing country in the world, with Washington, Oregon and California producing 97 percent of the pears in the U.S.

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EVENTS:  Abingdon - Plumb Alley Day festival

EVENTS: Abingdon - Plumb Alley Day festival

May 21st, 2013 4:39 pm by Staff Report

Abingdon’s 31st annual Plumb Alley Day will begin Saturday, May 25 with the hum and heart of the Appalachian Highlanders Pipes and Drums in a march down the Alley. The festival takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Plumb Alley between Cummings and Court

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Grilling Safety - TriCityMom Hot Topics

Grilling Safety - TriCityMom Hot Topics

May 21st, 2013 11:42 am by Barry Brickey

TriCityMom - Hot Topics By Barry Brickey Grilling out is a part of our family activities. I grill out all year around. But many people will fire up the grill soon because the warm weather is here. Grilling can be very dangerous, ESPN Anchor Hannah

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Find a Farmers Market

Find a Farmers Market

May 20th, 2013 1:47 pm by Katina Rose

It is time once again to start enjoying some fresh and local food! Throughout northeast Tennessee and southwest Virginia, farmers markets are opening up to bring you the best food products from the local community. Enjoy this time of the year by filling

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Warriors' Path State Park gearing up for Summer in the Park

Warriors' Path State Park gearing up for Summer in the Park

May 20th, 2013 1:33 pm by Katina Rose

Summer in the Park programs are held daily from June through mid-August. In addition, the park offers over 950 acres of natural beauty, water sports and fun family activities.

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Child Sense:  Summer safety - TriCityMom Hot Topics

Child Sense: Summer safety - TriCityMom Hot Topics

May 20th, 2013 1:27 pm by Priscilla Dunstan

Summer is a time for enjoying the great outdoors. When you are aware of your child’s dominant sense you can be a little more prepared for their unique set of behaviors and needs, making the experience even more enjoyable and safer. Tactile children fin

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My miracle motherhood: The road to joy is long and difficult

My miracle motherhood: The road to joy is long and difficult

May 20th, 2013 1:16 pm by Lee Hill Kavanaugh

At the convenience store, my 5-year-old agonized over his choices: the miniature Reese’s cup or the mini-Tootsie Roll? He looked so cute. (Yes, I’m biased.) Seeing life through his eyes, there’s no room to be worried about bad things in the world. He j

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Eric Myers' Man of the House - They Grew Up Too Fast

Eric Myers' Man of the House - They Grew Up Too Fast

May 20th, 2013 12:47 pm by Eric Myers

I was still processing the lesson from the woman in the hallway when I took my kids to see my parents for a long weekend. Knowing we were in town, my sister, Julie, stopped by with her kids so the cousins could spend the day playing together. It was a b

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Relish Cooking Show coming to Kingsport

Relish Cooking Show coming to Kingsport

May 18th, 2013 10:16 am by Amanda Marsh

Chef and Tennessee native Brian Morris guarantees that the Relish Magazine Cooking Show will be “a riot” when his culinary crew rolls into Kingsport on May 23. Tickets are still available for the show.

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Kids will dig this summer camp

Kids will dig this summer camp

May 17th, 2013 11:59 pm by Staff Report

Children interested in paleontology, science, art and nature are invited to participate in the annual Paleo-Camp at the East Tennessee State University and General Shale Brick Natural History Museum and Visitors Center at the Gray Fossil Site.

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