Ballad officials share weekly COVID-19 update
Ballad Chief Physician Executive Dr. Clay Runnels addresses the media during a briefing on Wednesday, Sept. 30. (Contributed photo …
Author: Keeli Parkey
Samuel Madison Tittle
Samuel Madison Tittle, age 97, of Unicoi, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020, at Governor’s Bend Assisted Living. A …
‘Tiger King’ documentary cast member coming to Erwin
G.W. Zoo Manger John Reinke, right, stands next Joe Exotic. Reinke, who stars with Exotic in Netflix’s docuseries “Tiger …
Unicoi’s link to the Clinchfield Railroad
From older days, early Clinchfield passenger schedule dated 1909-1920 listed 68 stations. Please note, Unicoi, Tennessee. (Reprinted from the …
A Refreshing Knapp – Oh, my aching back
By Ray Knapp
This has been a perfect year for raising grass. I was mowing the lawn an average of …
Blue Devils fall at Claiborne
UCHS quarterback Brock Thompson looks down the field for an open teammate during a recent game. (Erwin Record File …
UCHS volleyball team faces league’s top teams
Top photo, Savannah Sparks gets a dig against Sullivan Central. Above, Emalee Benard keeps the ball alive. (Erwin Record …
4-H members able to compete
Pictured, members of the Unicoi County 4-H organization at competition and working on projects. (Contributed photos)
Contributed by Chris …
Feathered Friends – Black-throated warblers number among New World bird family
The female black-throated green warbler lacks the male’s all-black throat, but she is a striking bird in her own …
Library Happenings – Staff hopes in-person youth programs can resume
Contributed by Betty Stevens,
We continue to be very busy here at the library. Now that fall has arrived, it’s …
Ruth E. Swinehart
Ruth E. Swinehart, age 90, of Erwin, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020, at Franklin Woods Community Hospital. A …
Janice Marie McCurry
Janice Marie McCurry went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, September 13, 2020.
She was …
David Vaughn
David Vaughn age 70, of Erwin, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020. A native of Erwin, David Vaughn is …
Elm Street School development still in works
An artist sketch of the future Elm Street School Lofts. (Contributed image_
By Richard Rourk
A restoration project that …
CEO: Industry makes history
Unicoi County Joint Economic Development Board Chairman Lee Brown, Melissa Britton, Unicoi County Joint Economic Development Board Executive Director …
Erwin candidates share views during public forum
Moderator Jim Buchanan welcomes mayoral candidates Michael Baker, Glenn White and Cathy Huskins along with aldermen candidates Mickey Hatcher …
Ballad officials says COVID-19 numbers on decline
By Richard Rourk
COVID-19 numbers are trending down across Ballad Health’s service region, according to Ballad Health’s Director of Infection …
DA yet to release Hopson investigation results
By Richard Rourk
An investigation involving a local official is now in the hands of the District Attorney’s office.
The …
Conservation In Mind – Presidential candidates and combatting climate change
By Frances Lamberts
A recent Pen Points cartoon, depicting a typical highway sign, noted get-away choices for leisure-vacation trips.
Indicated …
Unicoi County Prevention Coalition – Community forums
By Christy Smith
We are switching gears this month to focus on community forums. For the Unicoi County Prevention Coalition …