Dollywood exclusive: Dolly Parton bringing new HeartSong Lodge to Pigeon Forge in 2023

In an exclusive interview, Dolly Parton explains what prompted her to create a new resort, HeartSong Lodge, at Dollywood: “It keeps me alive.”

     

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Trump and raging pandemic helped China dodge COVID accountability. We must demand it now.

Spotlight China cover-up and make the pandemic a weight around its neck as it tries to become a global behemoth. Remind the world US system is better.

     

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Judge dismisses South Dakota governor’s lawsuit to bring July Fourth fireworks back to Mount Rushmore

A federal judge ruled Gov. Kristi Noem can’t force a July Fourth fireworks show at Mount Rushmore, citing environmental, tribal and health concerns.

     

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Opinion: With choice of Jon Scheyer as Mike Krzyzewski’s replacement, Duke follows own history

Jon Scheyer joined Mike Krzyzewski’s coaching bench in April 2013 and was a member of the 2010 team that won the NCAA championship.

     

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Judge dismisses South Dakota governor’s lawsuit to bring July 4th fireworks back to Mount Rushmore

A federal judge ruled that Gov. Kristi Noem can’t force a July 4th fireworks show at Mount Rushmore, citing environmental, tribal and health concerns.

     

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The first lady is a Jersey girl: How South Jersey shaped young Jill Biden

From weekend trips to her Hammonton grandparents, to Jacobs’ family romps in Ocean City and the Pine Barrens, first lady Jill Biden is a Jersey Girl.

     

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Opinion: Derion Kendrick to Georgia puts new twist on Clemson’s crucial opening game

Maybe Georgia wanted to give cornerback Derion Kendrick another chance as much as getting an advantage on Clemson in season-opener.

     

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Bucs QB Tom Brady admits he was ‘confused’ on fourth-down blunder in Chicago

Bucs QB Tom Brady took to TikTok on Wednesday to highlight two memorable plays from the past season, including the blunder against the Chicago Bears.

     

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Get paid to smoke weed? California company looking for intern to test cannabis, eat edibles for 3 months

The weed delivery platform Emjay will play someone $15 an hour for three months to try and review as many of the more than 600 products it offers.

     

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‘Our nation is worth saving’: Politically opposed friends are bridging the divide

A pair of politically opposed friends in Ohio are committed to bridging the divide between Democrats and Republicans through non-profit Braver Angels.

     

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