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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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Facebook

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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