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Wayne Winkler, the director of WETS since 1993, has been working to gather funds for the radio station since Monday morning.
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WETS-FM begins fund drive, offers many ways to support public radio

The phones began ringing early Monday morning in the studio of WETS-FM (89.5 MHz), East Tennessee State University’s public radio station. Volunteers will be manning the phone banks as listeners call with pledges and contributions in support of WETS. But that’s only the second phase of the campaign. Listeners have been making contributions at the station’s website www.wets.org since last week, and some supporters won’t need to call at all.

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The Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Shelter was closed last Thursday because all of the employees had been subpoenaed for a civil trial in Wise County, Va.
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Wise County (Va.) Circuit Court

Virginia judge decides case involving local animal shelter

ELIZABETHTON — A civil court case tried in Virginia last Thursday attracted local attention because employees of the Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Shelter and Carter County Mayor Leon Humphrey were involved in giving testimony on opposing Yesterday at 10:27 PM

Abigail Van Buren
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Plans to live together fall apart as boyfriend backs out

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Chris,” and I were planning on moving in together. We went apartment hunting and created a realistic budget we could both maintain. He was the one who brought up the idea and also the one who pushed it. Chris is an only Yesterday at 7:00 AM

Kaia Griffin, left, and Zierra Long, right.
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Faith

Powerful Expressions of Praise

Some people worship through song, others through the spoken word.  The seven girls who make up Powerful Expressions of Praise worship through miming. 

Updated Apr 22, 2018 at 5:26 PM
Abigail Van Buren
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Mother-in-law's bragging puts pressure on college candidate

DEAR ABBY: After a lot of talk and no action, I finally made the decision to further my education with a master's degree. At present, I have one more required undergraduate credit to complete at the local university. My husband and I are excited Apr 22, 2018 at 12:00 PM

A warm-up cataract on the way to Catawba Falls
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Adventures with Johnny Molloy

Catawba Falls is easy to reach

Waterfall admirers have been coming to Catawba Falls — often with great difficulty until recently — since the 1800s. Catawba Falls is located east of Asheville, about a 90-mile drive from the Tri-Cities. Back in the old days, there were primitive Apr 22, 2018 at 6:00 AM

John Waller
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East Tennessee Christian Home and Academy

John Waller to provide music for annual children's home fundraiser

ELIZABETHTON — The annual benefit dinner and silent auction for East Tennessee Christian Home and Academy will feature music by Christian singer John Waller.

Apr 21, 2018 at 7:08 PM
Abigail Van Buren
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Family judges pretty woman’s boyfriend on his looks alone

DEAR ABBY: I am a 33-year-old woman with two young children (11 and 9). “Andrew” and I have been dating for almost a year, still learning about each other and building a foundation for our relationship. My family recently told some other family Apr 21, 2018 at 7:00 AM

You can visit the Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Shelter at 135 Sycamore Shoals Drive, Elizabethton, or call 423-547-6359.
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Carter County Animal Shelter

Carter County Animal Shelter, April 20 - VIDEO

This week’s shelter video took me to Elizabethton, and the fine folks and animals at the Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Shelter.

Apr 20, 2018 at 11:04 AM
Abigail Van Buren
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Age is a barrier to daughter joining mom’s social club

DEAR ABBY: I am part of a small social ladies group. The eight of us range in age from mid-50s to late-60s. We get together once a month for lunch, a movie, dinner, shopping, etc. I look forward to it, and we always have a good time. Recently, we Apr 20, 2018 at 7:00 AM

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Boston Marathon

Local runner completes 15th Boston Marathon

Wes Pectol, an area runner from Greeneville, finished his 14th consecutive Boston Marathon on Monday in 3 hours and 11 minutes, which qualifies him again for 2019.

Updated Apr 19, 2018 at 8:08 PM
Jackie is a six-year-old female Jack Russell Terrier mix with an overly outgoing personality and an incredibly sweet demeanor. She is scared of the camera, and still not comfortable in the shelter setting, so someone should take her away before she becomes so - I can assure you that in the time I was with her, she was extremely well-behaved. You can visit the Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Shelter at 135 Sycamore Shoals Road, Elizabethton, or call them at 423-547-6359.
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Carter County Animal Shelter

Pets of the Week

This week’s visit to a local shelter for Pets of the Week took me to Elizabethton, and the fine folks and animals at the Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Shelter.

Updated Apr 19, 2018 at 5:20 PM
Aaron Shust
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Faith

Award-winning Christian bands coming to Freedom Hall for Tri-Cities Region Area Will Graham Celebration

Free concerts, special events for teens and children, part of weekend-long outreach

Updated Apr 19, 2018 at 8:43 AM
Abigail Van Buren
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Brother’s fiancee is unaware of his hidden opiate addiction

DEAR ABBY: My divorced 38-year-old brother is addicted to opiates. My wealthy, enabling mother constantly bails him out financially. My brother is engaged to a very kind woman — a mother of three he met four months ago. She’s not aware of his Apr 19, 2018 at 7:00 AM

On Wednesday afternoon, Camp Davy Crockett invited members of the community to get a taste of the types of activities and amenities available at the campsite, which included ziplining and archery.
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hobbies and interests

Sequoyah Council launches campaign to improve Camp Davy Crockett

WHITESBURG, Tenn. – Camp Davy Crockett has been a centerpiece for the Sequoyah Council Boy Scouts of America since 1972, and during that time, the camp has gone through a lot of changes and renovations – much of it with the support of community fundraisers.

Updated Apr 18, 2018 at 11:11 PM