Featured News
Senator Blackburn discusses healthcare, economy during visit to Erwin
August 23, 2019
By Richard Rourk U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn made a stop in Unicoi County on Friday, Aug.16, to speak at a...
Local Democrats stage protest during Blackburn’s visit
August 23, 2019
Erwin man arrested after 7-hour standoff with police
August 21, 2019
That’s a wrap: Capitol Theater closes
August 9, 2019
Local News
Locals win first place at fiddlers’ convention
August 23, 2019
By Richard Rourk A group of Unicoi County natives recently brought another bluegrass award home. Troy Boone and Adam Larkey,...
Elephant statues stolen from downtown Erwin, other vandalism occurs
August 22, 2019
Erwin BMA approves budget on first reading with 40-cent tax increase
August 22, 2019
County Commission passes first reading of budget with $337K shortfall
August 22, 2019
Sports
Blue Devils ready for another successful season
August 23, 2019
By Keeli Parkey The 2018 season was one of the most memorable in recent history for the Unicoi County High...
Blue Devil football team hosts Sullivan North for scrimmage
August 22, 2019
Griffith enjoying collegiate coaching career
August 9, 2019
True blue: Gene Ramsey remembered for support, generosity
August 1, 2019
Community News
USA Raft hosting second annual music festival
August 23, 2019
By Richard Rourk Labor Day might be the unofficial end of summer, but for East Tennessee the day represents the...
Feathered Friends – Farm ponds offer habitat for wood ducks
August 23, 2019
Library Happenings – Harry Potter celebration ending with costume contest
August 23, 2019
Feathered Friends – Cardinals don’t always look their best
August 22, 2019
Viewpoint
Officer Norway’s Corner – Recalling fall memories of Norway
August 23, 2019
By SRO Kjell Michelsen It might be a tad early to talk about fall, especially with 90-plus degree weather outside....
Adam’s Apples – An honest man
August 23, 2019
From the Publisher’s Desk – Saying good-bye to the Capitol
August 22, 2019
Hood’s Winks – I have seen the other side!
August 19, 2019
Obituaries
Karl Keesecker
August 19, 2019
1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 For the Lord himself shall descend from Heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel,...
Lawrence Shell
August 13, 2019
Gary Lynn Jones
August 9, 2019
Ronald Jones
August 9, 2019
Gaynell Yates Foster
August 5, 2019
Vergil Rennie
August 4, 2019