Those of you, Dear Readers, who remember old television commercials might remember the title phrase from a Tombstone Pizza advertisement. The answer was always something to the effect, “Pepperoni and extra sausage.”
My youngest half-brother Jerry Sampson was 13, almost 14, years old when I was born. He gave me my first name, Ronnie, for his best high school friend, Ronnie Brantley. I was never to actually know Ronnie Brantley, but I did come to know and appreciate his sister Imogene Munsey, long-time Union County school bus driver.

The Ford Starliner stands as one of Ford Motor Company’s most ambitious and performance-focused designs of the early 1960s. Produced for only two model years, 1960 and 1961, the Starliner was Ford’s bold attempt to merge cutting-edge styling, aerodynamics, and big-block power into a full-size production car. Developed during the height of Detroit’s philosophy to “race on Sunday and sell on Monday,” the Starliner was intended to dominate both the showroom floor and the racetrack.

I love small towns that are like stepping back in time. Take note, there are two Saludas so let’s make sure you know I’m referring to North Carolina close to the state line, not the one in South Carolina.

The following is the recount of an accident that happened to Tommy Berry, told in his own words. Prepare for goosebumps.

The Horace Maynard Middle School Lady Devils softball team put together a dominant performance to claim the Class AA District 2 Tournament championship, finishing the tournament undefeated after entering as the No. 1 seed.

Their championship victory over Rutledge was a testament to both their preparation and their poise under pressure. Late-inning heroics at the plate, combined with strategic coaching decisions to advance runners into scoring position, ultimately proved to be the difference in a hard-fought title game.

New research has found a simple sit-stand routine at work significantly reduces lower back pain, offering a high-impact solution for employees in sedentary work environments. While the study focused on individuals with recent lower back pain, the recommended ratio of 30 minutes sitting followed by 15 minutes standing (30:15) could benefit all desk-based workers by improving focus, reducing stress, and encouraging regular movement patterns throughout the day.

There were a couple of things that bothered me when I was a girl―spiders and scabs. I know that’s a strange combination, but then again, it’s me. One of them caused me a major problem.

Last month the Tennessee Department of Transportation informed Plainview City officials that a four-way stop is planned for the intersection of SR 131 Tazewell Pike, SR 144 Ailor Gap and Corryton Road.

TDOT will begin to install stop signs, warning signs and red reflective strips on posts over the next six to eight weeks. Road surfaces will also have stop bars and warning strips to alert drivers of the change at the intersection.

Many sayings or colloquialisms are centuries old but still in common use today. Most of them originated in Europe and have surprising beginnings.

Armed to the teeth: In Scotland the ruler “Bonnie Prince Charlie” was preparing for war and sent out word to his captains to gear up for battle, and rendezvous at a place near the Teeth River. His message was “Come armed to the Teeth”. Another theory is that pirates of Jamaica in the 1600s wanted to maximize their weaponry and would carry a flintlock in each hand and a knife in their teeth, hence the phrase.

by Patrick Hurley

Saturday, May 2, marks the opening of the Union County Farmers Market for its 16th season. As spring arrives, the market returns as a welcoming gathering place where fresh food, local businesses and community connections come together.

The market is located next to the high school at 115 Durham Drive in Maynardville and will be open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May through October. During peak growing season, additional Tuesday markets will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. in July and August.