Weekly glance at COVID-19 numbers
By Richard Rourk
As of Monday, May 10, Unicoi County had 42 active cases of COVID-19. According to the Tennessee …
Author: Bryan Stevens
USA Raft partners with Unicoi County Family YMCA for teen summer program
Staff Reports
A summer program aimed at helping Unicoi County teens develop leadership skills and much more is set to …
Lester Rice
Mr. Lester Rice, age 83, of Flag Pond, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 at his home. A native …
Michael Lee Steffey
Michael Lee Steffey, age 72, of Erwin, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021. A native of Dante, VA …
Heidi C. Willis Smith
Heidi C. Willis Smith, age 38, Erwin, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 3, 2021 at the Bristol Regional …
Barbara Jean Tilson Brackins
Barbara Jean Tilson Brackins, age 79, Erwin, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. She …
Hostel popular stopping point for many hikers
Erwin Record photo by Richard Rourk • Uncle Johnny’s Nolichucky Hostel Caretaker Drew King is ready to welcome hikers …
Original group of Tuesday birders now down to one
By Bryan Stevens
It’s never a good feeling to realize one is the last man standing.
Larry McDaniel made a …
TWRA accepting hunting comments
From Staff Reports
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is soliciting comments on the some proposed slight changes to the 2021-22 …
County health department has COVID-19 vaccine, no appointment needed
From Staff Reports
Unicoi County residents wanting vaccinated against COVID-19 are in luck, according to Kristen Spencer with the Northeast …
Woman with Erwin ties co-authors book celebrating life and military career of 4-star general
Photo Contributed • Gen. Newton’s stellar military career included his history-making stint with the legendary USAF Thunderbirds.
By Mark …
Harvey Peterson
Harvey Peterson, age 88, Erwin, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. He was a …
Rain postpones highway work
From Staff Reports
Due to rain in the forecast for Tuesday morning, the I-26 East rolling roadblock in Carter and …
James Clingman Lewis
James Clingman Lewis, age 89, Jonesborough, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021 in the Franklin Woods Hospital. He is a …
Curtis “Wayne” Foster
Curtis “Wayne” Foster age 66 Erwin
Went to be with his Lord April 30, 2021. He was the son of …
Teresa Cable
Mrs. Teresa Cable, age 63, Jonesborough, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 at her residence.
Mrs. Cable was born …
TDOT announces road work along I-26
From Staff Reports
Motorists traveling on I-26 East in Carter and Unicoi Counties should be aware of an upcoming rolling …
Robert Fury purchases Erwin’s Capitol Cinema, plans to convert building into venue for live music performances
Erwin Record photo by Bryan Stevens • Robert Fury, the new owner of the Capitol Cinema building in downtown …
Erwin church celebrating century of ministry
Erwin Record photo by Bryan Stevens • Evergreen Free Will Baptist Church will celebrate 100 years of ministry with …
Hummingbirds are back
By Bryan Stevens
The ruby-throated hummingbirds are back, and I hope everyone joins me in the utmost appreciation of these …