Tennessee establishes hotline for applicants applying for emergency cash assistance
From Staff Reports
The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) launched a special hotline this month to help make it …
Author: Keeli Parkey
Battle against COVID-19 continues: Ballad announces new restrictions; state, local officials urge citizens to stay home
By Richard Rourk
Ballad Health announced additional visitation restrictions at its facilities during a bi-weekly press conference on Tuesday, April …
Floyd Edwards
Floyd Edwards, age 78, Erwin, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 30, 2020 at the Unicoi County Hospital. He was …
COVID-19 comes to Unicoi County, Gov. Lee tells citizens to stay at home
By Richard Rourk
COVID-19 has officially landed in Unicoi County
Ballad Health confirmed during a press conference on Thursday, March …
Centers continue to care for residents
Standing outside her window as a precaution against COVID-19, Rev. Talmadge Brown visits his wife, Velma, at Governor’s Bend. …
Officer Norway’s Corner – Be safe and try to stay positive
Today is April Fools day. Oh, would it not be nice if all of us were told that what we …
Coaches, athletes finding ways to fill time
With high spring sports seasons on hold, Lucas Slagle has filled up some of his free time by hunting. …
Feathered Friends – Northern flickers have variety of names
A Northern flicker grasps a fence rail. These woodpeckers spent much time on the ground searching for ants and …
UT Extension can help plan for income loss during pandemic
From Staff Reports
The coronavirus pandemic is causing rapid changes to our daily lives and the economy. Work hours are …
Library Happenings – There are creative ways to pass the time
By Angie Georgeff
Unicoi County’s children have now been out of school for more than two weeks, and everyone is …
Gillis: Blue Devil baseball team is young, ‘but can play’
The 2020 Unicoi County High School Blue Devil baseball team includes, pictured from left, back row, assistant coach Keith …
Lingerfelt: UCHS softball team has solid lineup
The 2020 Unicoi County High School Lady Devil softball program includes, pictured from left, back row, assistant coach Tanya …
Youth take field for Blue Devil soccer team
The 2020 Unicoi County High School Blue Devil soccer team includes, pictured from left, back row, head coach Justin …
Tennis players, coaches were looking forward to season
The 2020 Unicoi County High School Lady Devil tennis team includes, pictured from left, back row, Natalia Hernandez, Gabrielle …
UCHS track program led by vaulters, throwers
The 2020 Unicoi County High School track program includes, pictured from left, back row, assistant coach Lacey Harris, Caitlin …
Glenda Rice
Glenda Rice, age 78, of Unicoi, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020 at Johnson City Medical Center. A native …
Mary Engle
March 25, 2020, Mary Engle went home to see her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. “ Who can find a …
UCHS students create helpline
Trent White, Ashleigh Edwards and Zach Thompson of the CV-19 Helpline go on a grocery run for an area …
UCSD delivering items to those considered to be at high risk
By Richard Rourk
Local first responders are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis and the Unicoi County Sheriff’s Department …
Erwin Elephant Revival returning
This is one of the new elephants scheduled to debut in downtown Erwin on May 2. (Contributed photo)
By …