Lisa Slemons
Lisa Slemons, age 61, of Erwin, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at her home. A native of Erwin …
Author: Keeli Parkey
Will school begin on time?
Unicoi County Director of Schools John English sits at his desk following live results of a survey that was …
Hometown Heroes banners remind residents of soldiers’ sacrifices
Top photo, Fred Hollier is one of many veterans whose photos are now displayed in downtown Erwin on the …
Commons on Main officially opens July 3
Whisk Bakery owner Ali Wainwright stands behind the counter of her new business in downtown Erwin. (Contributed photo)
By …
Teens host candidate forum
Mariana Graybeal, Trent White, Meagan Buskey, Daniel Shults, Matthew Sutphin, Ashliegh Edwards, Shelby Miller, Emily Foster, Mahayla Waldrop And …
A Denney for Your Thoughts – Riddle me this
By Connie Denney
What stands on two legs sometimes, runs very fast on four legs, is dreaded by gardeners, has …
Las Guacamayas restaurant opens in Unicoi
Las Guacamayas owner Sandra Espinoza, center, is joined by family, friends and Town of Unicoi Mayor Johnny Lynch during …
Benefits available to veterans
By Richard Rourk
There are many programs for veterans in the United States, but there is one issue – most …
Food City’s donation drive for Paralyzed Veterans of America begins
From Staff Reports
On July 1, Paralyzed Veterans of America will kick off its fundraising campaign with Food City and …
Gillis sees bright future for UCHS baseball team
UCHS baseball coach Chad Gillis says he expects young players to contribute to his team’s success in the future. …
UCHS football season passes available
From Staff Reports
Season passes for the 2020 Unicoi County High School football season will go on sale on Monday …
Christian Care Center of Unicoi County holds special parade for residents
Top, family members and friends of the residents of Christian Care of Unicoi County greet them during a parade. …
Feathered Friends – Woman documents special relationship with pine warblers in photographs
Pine warblers Petey and Petunia take mealworms from a waiting hand. These two warblers have learned to trust Rebecca …
Library Happenings – Staff asks patrons to wear masks when visiting
By Stephanie Eller
The library will be reopening its doors to the public on Monday, July 6. There will be …
DOJ increases efforts to combat sexual harassment during COVID-19 pandemic
From Staff Reports
U.S. Attorney J. Douglas Overbey is asking anyone who has witnessed or experienced sexual harassment by a …
Health officials urge public to wear masks
Regional health officials are urging residents to wear masks in public to help slow the spread of COVID-19. (File …
Asphalt plant causes concern for Unicoi residents
Trucks remain at the former Construction Asphalt Paving Services (CAPS) plant, which is now owned by Summers-Taylor, in Unicoi. …
Unicoi County Commission approves 17-cent tax increase
By Richard Rourk
The Unicoi County Commission approved the county’s 2020-21 fiscal year budget on Monday, June 22, and officially …
Officer Norway’s Corner – Michelsen pens final column – for now
By SRO Kjell Michelsen
So, I have decided that this will be my last “Officer Norway’s Corner” column. No, it’s …
UCHS teams wrap up ‘odd’ June practices
By Trey Williams
The TSSAA’s annual two-week dead period began this week after what felt like a three-week half-dead period. …