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ETSU Study Shows Local Economy Improving WCYB JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. -- A new report from East Tennessee State University shows our region's economy is improving. The last quarter of 2011 marked the sixth straight quarter of strong improvement in the labor market. The report was released Wednesday ...

Region regains all jobs lost in recession Kingsport Times News By Sharon Hayes While the national economy continues to limp along with high unemployment and little job creation, the Tri-Cities region has regained all the jobs that were lost during the Great Recession. “The pace of job creation picked up during the ... Tennessee State Parks Series: Roan Mountain offers something for everyone Kingsport Times News Editor's Note: The Tennessee State Parks system is celebrating its 75th Anniversary in 2012. During the month of February, we are taking a closer look at each of the fourTennessee State Parks located in or just a short distance from the Tri-Cities.