Young Reader’s Shelf: Little books, big lessons in kindness and courage
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, making it a perfect time to introduce young readers...
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Bizarre Bytes: How a turnip became a Halloween pumpkin
Every October, pumpkins suddenly develop personalities. Some grin, some grimace, and others look...
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Youth Scoop: Corn mazes, pumpkin patches and fall adventures await
Getting lost in a corn maze might be the one time parents actually encourage their children to...
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Let’s Talk: Neighbors — A new church, a Farragut legacy and community connections
Sometimes a community story begins with just a few neighbors gathering in a home. That’s how...
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Burials, Barns, and Backstories: The Randles of Thorn Grove
They say patience is a virtue. They also say to “make hay while the sun shines.” Sometimes both...
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All the pools I’ve loved before
Summer overstayed its welcome last week, with Knoxville setting a new record high of 89 degrees on...
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BBQ Meatball & Pineapple Bowls: It’s Crockpot Season!
Some recipes require careful planning, multiple pots and pans, and a long list of ingredients....
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Above & Beyond: $25,000 Toyota award helps Goods4Greatness keep kids in the game
For families struggling to make ends meet, the rising cost of youth sports can mean making a...
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Can I do it? Bunco beginners discover the fun is in the laughter
Can I learn a new game without knowing the rules, without embarrassing myself and without taking...
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Does homeowners insurance cover your shed, fence and detached garage?
You probably know your homeowners insurance protects your house. But what about the storage shed...
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Girl Scouts honor trailblazing mother-daughter duo at Trefoil Luncheon
Leadership often begins at home, and Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians will celebrate that...
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What financial documents should your family be able to find in an emergency?
An emergency is not the time to start searching through drawers, old emails, and filing cabinets...
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