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Byron York: Pregame is over for Trump vs. DeSantis

No one will be testing the waters anymore. It's time to go. Read moreByron York: Pregame is over for Trump vs. DeSantis

Editorial: Please don't litter: Keep Kingsport clean

The top complaint sent to ConnectKingsport is litter. Read moreEditorial: Please don't litter: Keep Kingsport clean

How are we going to pay for this?

Government-run health care will be a fiasco. Read moreHow are we going to pay for this?

Letters

A simple deficit solution

13 hrs ago

A deficit begets debt. Continuous deficits beget an ever-increasing debt. Read moreA simple deficit solution

Bob Arrington: Sadly, the FBI is corrupt

Columns

Bob Arrington: Sadly, the FBI is corrupt

Jun 2, 2023

Two weeks ago, John Durham released his final report concerning the origins of the FBI investigation of the claim that Donald Trump and his ca… Read moreBob Arrington: Sadly, the FBI is corrupt

Editorial: Kingsport Fire Department keeps improving

Editorials

Editorial: Kingsport Fire Department keeps improving

Jun 2, 2023

Kingsport firefighters responded to 8,152 incidents including 102 structure fires with an estimated loss of $1 million last year. Read moreEditorial: Kingsport Fire Department keeps improving

Social media’s grip on American teens is a big problem

Editorials

Social media’s grip on American teens is a big problem

Jun 1, 2023

The age of “screenagers” has been upon us for some time now. Read moreSocial media’s grip on American teens is a big problem

A better health care system would ensure insurance for all

Columns

A better health care system would ensure insurance for all

Jun 1, 2023

Under Medicare For All, every person living in the region would have guaranteed access to health care with comprehensive benefits. Read moreA better health care system would ensure insurance for all

Editorial: Reading fiasco is a failure of state government

Editorials

Editorial: Reading fiasco is a failure of state government

Jun 1, 2023

As predicted, 60% of Tennessee third-graders failed to meet reading requirements to move on to fourth grade this fall. Read moreEditorial: Reading fiasco is a failure of state government

Steve Wintermute: Some thoughts on patriotism for Memorial Day

Columns

Steve Wintermute: Some thoughts on patriotism for Memorial Day

May 31, 2023

There is no universal agreement on the definition of patriotism. Read moreSteve Wintermute: Some thoughts on patriotism for Memorial Day

Editorials

Editorials

Editorial: Please don't litter: Keep Kingsport clean

8 hrs ago

The top complaint sent to ConnectKingsport is litter. Read moreEditorial: Please don't litter: Keep Kingsport clean

Editorials

Editorial: Kingsport Fire Department keeps improving

Jun 2, 2023

Kingsport firefighters responded to 8,152 incidents including 102 structure fires with an estimated loss of $1 million last year. Read moreEditorial: Kingsport Fire Department keeps improving

Editorials

Social media’s grip on American teens is a big problem

Jun 1, 2023

The age of “screenagers” has been upon us for some time now. Read moreSocial media’s grip on American teens is a big problem

Editorials

Editorial: Reading fiasco is a failure of state government

Jun 1, 2023

As predicted, 60% of Tennessee third-graders failed to meet reading requirements to move on to fourth grade this fall. Read moreEditorial: Reading fiasco is a failure of state government

Editorial: Why did city school officials fail to act?

Editorials

Editorial: Why did city school officials fail to act?

May 31, 2023

Kingsport City Schools special education teacher Michelle Carpenter faces 20 felony counts of child abuse. Read moreEditorial: Why did city school officials fail to act?

Editorial: 'Us versus them' mentality denies funding for Kingsport shelter

Editorials

Editorial: 'Us versus them' mentality denies funding for Kingsport shelter

May 27, 2023

Meeting recently, the Sullivan County Commission's Budget Committee voted 6-1 to deny any funding to Petworks for the coming fiscal year. Read moreEditorial: 'Us versus them' mentality denies funding for Kingsport shelter

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Letters

Letters

How are we going to pay for this?

13 hrs ago

Government-run health care will be a fiasco. Read moreHow are we going to pay for this?

Letters

A simple deficit solution

13 hrs ago

A deficit begets debt. Continuous deficits beget an ever-increasing debt. Read moreA simple deficit solution

Letters

Juneteenth is not woke

May 27, 2023

Juneteenth is not woke. It is a celebration for the independence of our black citizens from the institution of slavery. Read moreJuneteenth is not woke

Letters

Choose your words wisely

May 27, 2023

I am appalled at the comments made by Joe Carr. Read moreChoose your words wisely

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Columns

Columns

Byron York: Pregame is over for Trump vs. DeSantis

3 min ago

No one will be testing the waters anymore. It's time to go. Read moreByron York: Pregame is over for Trump vs. DeSantis

Columns

Bob Arrington: Sadly, the FBI is corrupt

Jun 2, 2023

Two weeks ago, John Durham released his final report concerning the origins of the FBI investigation of the claim that Donald Trump and his ca… Read moreBob Arrington: Sadly, the FBI is corrupt

Columns

A better health care system would ensure insurance for all

Jun 1, 2023

Under Medicare For All, every person living in the region would have guaranteed access to health care with comprehensive benefits. Read moreA better health care system would ensure insurance for all

Columns

Steve Wintermute: Some thoughts on patriotism for Memorial Day

May 31, 2023

There is no universal agreement on the definition of patriotism. Read moreSteve Wintermute: Some thoughts on patriotism for Memorial Day

Alex Daugherty: There is a last time for everything

Features

Alex Daugherty: There is a last time for everything

May 29, 2023

There are many first times in everyone’s lives. If you think about it, there is a last time for everything, as well. Read moreAlex Daugherty: There is a last time for everything

Summer can be ruff: Protect dogs from the heat

Columns

Summer can be ruff: Protect dogs from the heat

May 29, 2023

Never leave a dog inside a parked car, even for brief periods. Read moreSummer can be ruff: Protect dogs from the heat

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Editorials

Editorial: Why did city school officials fail to act?

May 31, 2023

Kingsport City Schools special education teacher Michelle Carpenter faces 20 felony counts of child abuse. Read moreEditorial: Why did city school officials fail to act?

Features

Alex Daugherty: There is a last time for everything

May 29, 2023

There are many first times in everyone’s lives. If you think about it, there is a last time for everything, as well. Read moreAlex Daugherty: There is a last time for everything

Columns

Summer can be ruff: Protect dogs from the heat

May 29, 2023

Never leave a dog inside a parked car, even for brief periods. Read moreSummer can be ruff: Protect dogs from the heat

Daniel McCarthy: GOP must learn the right midterm lessons — or lose in 2024

Columns

Daniel McCarthy: GOP must learn the right midterm lessons — or lose in 2024

May 28, 2023

The field of Republican presidential hopefuls grows larger by the week. But do any of them stand a chance of beating Joe Biden next year? Read moreDaniel McCarthy: GOP must learn the right midterm lessons — or lose in 2024

Byron York: 'Travel advisory' is pure partisan politics

Columns

Byron York: 'Travel advisory' is pure partisan politics

May 28, 2023

Recently, the NAACP issued what it calls a "formal travel advisory" to warn black Americans against visiting Florida. Read moreByron York: 'Travel advisory' is pure partisan politics

No more tilling the garden and reaping rewards with nothing in between

Living

No more tilling the garden and reaping rewards with nothing in between

May 27, 2023

Helping in the vegetable garden was an important, character-building requirement of my youth. My mother and father saw to that. Dad’s involvem… Read moreNo more tilling the garden and reaping rewards with nothing in between

Dave Hrivnak: Electric vehicles are good for the environment and your wallet

Columns

Dave Hrivnak: Electric vehicles are good for the environment and your wallet

May 27, 2023

I noticed a letter to the editor saying I have not talked about the costs of an electric car. Read moreDave Hrivnak: Electric vehicles are good for the environment and your wallet

Editorials

Editorial: 'Us versus them' mentality denies funding for Kingsport shelter

May 27, 2023

Letters

Juneteenth is not woke

May 27, 2023

Juneteenth is not woke. It is a celebration for the independence of our black citizens from the institution of slavery. Read moreJuneteenth is not woke

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