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August 14, 2024

National News

Americans give Harris an advantage over Trump on honesty and discipline, an AP-NORC poll finds

Nearly half of Americans say that “committed to democracy” and “disciplined” are attributes that better describe Harris, an AP-NORC poll finds.

apnews.com/article/harris-trump-honesty-discipline-immigration-ap-poll-f025463df08beacbaa0c51e7bbb7eda7?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

The Trump Campaign’s ‘Please Shut Up’ Phase

The former president’s interview with Elon Musk was a reminder that overfamiliarity with a candidate can breed contempt.

www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/08/trump-campaign-musk-interview/679451/?gift=kv3__FYls2fxmm4Mh6G3fUWCGiucwVbzgtnCrSZkW88&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share

What to Know About the Democratic National Convention

Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota, will be the stars in Chicago.

www.nytimes.com/2024/08/11/us/politics/dnc-when-where-who.html?unlocked_article_code=1.C04.SNwn.Ugj5bfR4EaPD&smid=url-share

State News:

One year after all-time low, number of economically distressed counties in Tennessee rises • Tennessee Lookout

Tennessee's Department of Economic and Community Development reports the state's economically distressed and at-risk counties increased.

tennesseelookout.com/2024/08/13/one-year-after-all-time-low-number-of-economically-distressed-counties-in-tennessee-rises

Transparent Tennessee: OpenECD | TNECD Performance Metrics | Distressed Counties

www.tn.gov/transparenttn/state-financial-overview/open-ecd/openecd/tnecd-performance-metrics/openecd-long-term-objectives-quick-stats/distressed-counties.html

Local News & Arts:

Join us for the August meeting of the Charleston-Calhoun-Hiwassee Historical Society on Sunday, August 18 at 3:00 PM!

This month, regional historian and McMinn County Sheriff Joe Guy will unravel the fascinating legend of the Welsh in ancient Tennessee with his presentation: "Prince Madoc and the Bat Creek Stone."

Did a Welsh prince land in North America 300 years before Columbus? Could ancient artifacts and Cherokee legends point to Welshmen in Tennessee? Discover the intriguing connections!

Location: Hiwassee River Heritage Center, 8746 Hiwassee St., Charleston, TN 37310.

This event is open to the public, so bring a friend and dive into history with us! #CharlestonTN #MadeinTN #TennesseeHistory #HiwasseeRiverHeritageCenter

 

Political Cartoon:

Seniors:

Christians, Get the Hell Out of Unloving Churches

Recently, I discovered that my former church (one that I adored and fully and joyfully gave nine years to as a pastor), has taken all The United Methodist Church language off of their website since the recent denominational split over LGBTQ issues.

open.substack.com/pub/johnpavlovitz/p/christians-get-the-hell-out-of-unloving?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Coalition Calendar: (click on the calendar to get to web page for August.)

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