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FLAG POND - Edward W. “Ed” Sparks, age 76, of Flag Pond, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. A native of Flag

Flag Pond Polling Locations and Voting Guide for the 2024 Elections

ELIZABETHTON — One Carter County Halloween tradition will be back to frighten and delight listeners at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

July 10, 1902: The Comet reported several items of interest to Johnson Citians. “If Express Agent Moser happens to be a little absent-minded for a day or two it must be overlooked. It’s a girl, and arrived on the morning of the Fourth.” “The Watauga Lighting and Power Co. is overhauling its street lines and preparing to furnish lights for all residents. Let them figure with you on the cost of wiring and lighting.” “H.L. Bruner has returned from a stay of three weeks in Hot Springs, Ark., much improved in health and ready as ever to see that the wants of his custo...

July 4, 1872: The Herald and Tribune printed several observations. “A spur in the head is worth two in the heel.” “How to make a slow horse fast – Don’t feed him.” “Man begins with God when he gets to the end of himself.” “When is a lawyer the strongest? When he is feeblest.” “The sorrows of believers are better than the joys of sinners.” “The man who ‘couldn’t find his match,’ went to bed in the dark.” “Greatness lies not in being strong, but in the right use of strength.” “Who pays the highes...