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Santa Claus spreads Christmas cheer to onlookers.
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Letters to Santa

Your letters to Santa

Here are just a few of the letters we got at the North Pole from you kids.

Dec 16, 2019 at 10:11 AM
FILE - In this Wednesday, April 25, 2018, file photo, the YouTube app and YouTube Kids app are displayed on a smartphone in New York. A new survey confirms what a lot of parents already know: Teens and tweens are consuming a lot of online video, often on services such as YouTube. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)
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Survey: Number of kids watching online videos soars

The number of young Americans watching online videos every day has more than doubled, according to survey findings released Tuesday. They’re glued to them for nearly an hour a day, twice as long as they were four years ago.

Oct 29, 2019 at 9:17 AM
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Tennesseans for Quality Early Education

Child care crisis impacting state economy

The high cost of child care is impacting more than young parents. A recently released report shows the lack of access to affordable child care for pre-school aged children is costing Tennessee taxpayers, families and businesses a combined $1.34 billion annually.

Updated Oct 7, 2019 at 10:08 PM
"Name twins," Miss Tennessee Brianna Joy Mason and Joy Cross share a bright moment.
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Miss Tennessee tells local youths dreams are achievable

The barrier breaking, history making 2019 Miss Tennessee Brianna Mason came to Johnson City Saturday to talk to people, and to children in particular, about how to achieve their dreams.

Aug 24, 2019 at 9:00 PM
A snapshot of young Bascom and Eula Fields with their three oldest children, Evelyn, Thelma and Margaret.
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5 Questions: Eula Fields family talk education, integration and work

Bascom and Eula Fields “charted a destiny” for their family in late 1940s when they moved to Johnson City from Castlewood,Va. to give their children better educational opportunities.

May 25, 2019 at 8:48 PM
Jonesborough mother and pastor Karen Lane was named Tennessee Mother of the Year a few weeks before Mother's Day.
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Mothers Day

Jonesborough mom recognized on national stage

Millions of moms will be recognized this Sunday, but Karen Lane got a little extra validation this year.

May 11, 2019 at 7:39 PM
One of the gorilla mothers at Zoo Knoxville.
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Mother's Day

Zoo Knoxville offers free admission to moms

KNOXVILLE —  Zoo Knoxville will celebrate Mother’s Day with its annual tradition of free admission for all moms on May 12.

May 9, 2019 at 12:00 AM
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Parenting

Parenting: How young is too young for a smartphone?

Catherine Amores is shopping around for a new smartphone only it's not for her. It's for her 8-year-old son Jacob. The stay-at-home mom says she will feel safer if her second-grader has an iPhone with him at all times.

Apr 21, 2019 at 7:45 AM
Jim Tallmadge and his father, Harvey, after the 2016 Christmas Parade.
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Father's Day

Celebrating our fathers

They lay the foundation for our paths in life, they are our shoulders to cry on, and they are the one person we can always count on to be in our corners. Not to mention, they can make some amazing burgers. So, this Father’s Day, join your neighbors in celebrating your dad.

Jun 17, 2018 at 6:30 AM
FILE - This file photo provided by Facebook demonstrates parental controls on Facebook's new Messenger app for kids. Child development experts and advocates are urging Facebook to pull the plug on its new messaging app aimed at kids under 13. A group letter being sent Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, to CEO Mark Zuckerberg argues that younger children aren’t ready to have social media accounts, understand privacy concerns and navigate the complexities of online relationships. (Courtesy of Facebook via AP, File)
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Child experts: Just say 'no' to Facebook's kids app

A variety of experts and technology insiders have begun questioning the effects smartphones and social media apps are having on people’s health and mental well-being — whether kids, teens or adults.

Jan 30, 2018 at 10:31 AM
Washington County/Johson City Animal Shelter Executive Director Cara Ledbetter with the shelter's 2018 Happily Ever After Calendar
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Washington County Animal Shelter

Shelter fundraiser to mark a Happily Ever After year

The Johnson City/Washington County Animal Shelter is kicking off the holidays with a fundraising venture that could make the coming year the happiest ever for 12 of the shelter’s most tenured residents.

Nov 27, 2017 at 10:03 PM
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Father-Daughter/Mother-Son dance

Parks and Rec Department to hold second Valentine's dance.

ELIZABETHTON — After a very successful event last year, the Elizabethton Parks and Recreation Department is once again making the Valentine’s season a time for a father-daughter, mother-son dance.

Jan 3, 2017 at 7:36 PM
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