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County scores low on social distancing

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Ted Joe Young

Ted Joe Young

OBITUARY: Ted Joe Young

Ted Joe Young, 85, of Johnson City, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at NHC Healthcare of Johnson City.  Ted was born to the late Merritt and Lillie (Buchanan) Young in Spruce Pine.

Penland cancels summer workshops

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Toe River Arts

Toe River Arts

Toe River Arts adapts to coronavirus pandemic

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Watch out for schemes tied to economic impact payments

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Village Peeps

Village Peeps

Toecane Peeps Show goes virtual

  As a result of restrictions on public gatherings due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Peeps Show has gone virtual.   How to enter the virtual Toecane Peeps Show Make a diorama using Easter Peeps using the categories below.
Roby Summerfield

Roby Summerfield

ROBY'S READS

“My Family Divided” by Diane Guerrero tells the true story of Diane Guerrero, a Latina girl living with undocumented parents, who originally fled from Columbia in search of a better life.  Undocumented immigrants face challenges others may never experience.