Chamber providing decals to help local business encourage social distancing
By Richard Rourk
Visitors to Unicoi County may see some new stickers in their favorite places of business reminding them …
Author: Bryan Stevens
Bike trail’s future could depend on securing matching funds for project
By Richard Rourk
The Unicoi County Rafting, Tourism and Economic Development Committee heard from Joint Economic Development Board of Unicoi …
Yarn Bomb returning to downtown Erwin
By Richard Rourk
Spring is around the corner and the streets of downtown Erwin will once again be covered …
AAA provides tips for wintry weather driving
With another winter storm affecting much of the country, it’s a good time to review safe driving tips for icy …
St. Michael’s announces fish fry dates during Lent
NOTE: Due to predicted inclement weather, St. Michael’s Parish has had to cancel the first of its Lent Fish Fries …
Calvin “Lee” Price
Calvin “Lee” Price, age 74, of Erwin, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 at his home. A native of …
Bobby Preston Carpenter
Bobby Preston Carpenter, age 86, Erwin, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. He was …
Christina Brandi Harris
Christina Brandi Harris, age 42, Greeneville, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at her residence. She is a daughter …
ETSU hosting art exhibit focusing on Asian-Appalachian experience
A work by Beizar Aradini titled “My Existence is Political.”
“Welcome Home: The Liminal Asian-Appalachian Experience,” an exhibit …
Quake starts off Friday with a bang
Some structures suffered broken windows.
By Richard Rourk
Residents of Unicoi County were awakened by a rumbling of the …
‘Best of Unicoi County’ seeking nominations
By Richard Rourk
It’s time to once again celebrate the best of Unicoi County with a tradition that provides …
Sheriff’s Department seeking public’s help in locating escaped inmate
Kenny Gouge
By Richard Rourk
The Unicoi County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in locating an …
Ava Randolph Sullins
Ava Randolph Sullins, 86, Erwin, passed away peacefully Monday, February 8, 2021, at the Johnson City Medical Center.
Ava …
Quake strikes Erwin
A graphic posted on the website of the U.S. Geological Survey shows information about the Erwin quake, which was …
Snowfall never fails to stir memories
By Lisa Whaley
Snow blanketed our region Sunday, spreading a magical coat of sparkling white crystals across nearby hills and …
Devils employ double threat of Peterson, Johnson
By Trey Williams
Unicoi County quarterback/point guard Bryson Peterson picked Tom Brady to prevail in the Super Bowl, and he’s …
Lingerfelt, Lady Devils shake it up
By Trey Williams
Freshman Allie Lingerfelt is shooting straight through the learning curve. The Unicoi County rookie has hit the …
Imogene McNabb Fleming
Imogene McNabb Fleming
June 2, 1931 – January 25, 2021
We lost a beautiful angel, Imogene McNabb Fleming, age …
Star power of Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto delivers for ‘The Little Things’
By Bradley Griffith
This is right up my alley. My favorite kind of movie is a hard-boiled mystery and …
COVID-19 numbers continue to tumble in region
By Richard Rourk
Numbers continue to spike downward in COVID-19 cases across the country.
Ballad’s Daily Scorecard showed 103 …