News from the Washington County Johnson City Animal Shelter this week got puppy tails wagging and kittens purring.
We’re still days away from Independence Day, but the sound of fireworks purchased to commemorate the holiday is already echoing through many l…
The 96th Appalachian Fair will return to the region this summer from Aug. 22 to Aug. 27.
Every summer, disturbing news reports arrive about children left in sweltering vehicles. Many of these cases are fatal. The National Safety Co…
Ah, the signs of summer — warm days, bright flowers and the fireflies that put on their light show come dark.
If you’re waiting for prices to come down so you can afford to buy a home, the news isn’t good. Realtor.com expects home prices and mortgage r…
Should Juneteenth be a paid state holiday? What's the best way to educate state residents about the holiday?
This Father’s Day marks the end of National Men’s Health week.
Today is Flag Day, which was established by Congress in 1949 to commemorate the date that the Second Constitutional Congress in 1777 officiall…
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As our lives again begin to resemble what they were in 2019, it’s time to celebrate, whatever that celebration may be for you.
What sort of lake-related activities do you have planned this summer?
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Certainly, Memorial Day is an occasion for family and friends to gather for fun and fellowship, but it is also a day to remember those who hav…
Certainly, Memorial Day is an occasion for family and friends to gather for picnics and cookouts, but it is also a day to remember those who h…
The wide-reaching sexual abuse scandal is akin to the one that walloped the Catholic Church at the beginning of the century, but this one hits…
Putting on your seat belt is something drivers and passengers should do whenever they are in a moving vehicle.
According to Unicoi County Public Library Director Selena Harmon, library funds are dwindling faster than they’re being replaced.
Stay safe and legal on our waterways.
Our Question of the Week this week is would you pay more for trash pickup?
Using common sense can help Americans save a few dollars on their fuel costs.
Washington County election officials said last week’s countywide primaries went off nearly without a hitch. The only problem — no voters.
Summer is coming: it’s time to talk about the region’s favorite water destinations, with suggestions from Times News online readers.
We want to lend these future generations our gift of experience to help them be better positioned for the future. That's why the Question of t…
In addition to giving Mom a card or flowers, we should take time on this Mother’s Day to urge all the women in our lives to remember to take b…
What should be the legal age to carry a handgun? Are 18-year-olds ready for the responsibility?
Animal shelters in our region are preparing for an onslaught of strays as the temperature warms, and they need everyone’s help to weather the influx.
Have you been able to find an affordable apartment? Is your housing suitable and does it meet your needs? Is the region in a rental crisis?
Celebrating Earth Day is intended to call attention to the need to appreciate the vital resources of our planet.
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Will your young child get the coronavirus vaccine?
The Food and Drug Administration has given emergency use authorization for the Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus vaccines to be administered to children under five.