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Lifestyle
Historic church celebrates its 152nd anniversary
JAMES WOODStaff Writer On July 26, Thompson Grove Missionary Baptist Church celebrated its 152nd anniversary of existence as one of the county’s oldest continuously operating…
Obituaries
Government & Politics
Statement from County Mayor Chad Graham on Tax Lawsuit
PRESS RELEASE (August 13, 2026) – County Mayor Chad Graham has issued the following statement following an appeals court ruling on the lawsuit governing the…
Featured Publications
News
Dolly Parton passes away at 80
STAFF REPORT Music icon, actress, philanthropist and the Smoky Mountain Songbird Dolly Parton has passed away at the age of 80. Parton’s death was announced Tuesday afternoon on her social media accounts in a video from her nephew Bryan Seaver on behalf of the Parton family. While the cause of death has yet to be…
Entertainment
Marchesoni enjoys the challenge of helping Bedford County grow
MARK MCGEEStaff Writer Joe Marchesoni wasn’t searching for a new job, but earlier this year he discovered a new job was looking for him. Marchesoni, who worked previously in Bedford County for Cellular One and later United Communications, became the new chief executive officer in March of this year. Jody Lambert, local attorney and chairman…
Sports
Grider’s sports career has been one for the books
MARK MCGEE Staff Writer Many people who have been fortunate enough to have interesting careers are often told they should write a book. Jay Grider…
Education
Teaching calls Cook back to the classroom
MARK MCGEE Staff Writer Karen Cook thought she was finished with teaching, but teaching was not finished with her. In 2015 she retired after 33…