Feathered Friends – Screech-owls are tiny terrors in the dark
An Eastern screech owl keeps an eye on its surroundings. (Contributed photo by Irene K-s/Pixabay.com)
By Bryan Stevens
I’ve …
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Library Happenings – Friends group seeks members, board nominees
By Selena Harmon
Our Friends group is off to a good start, but we still need your help. We are …
Tips for a safe Halloween
By Richard Rourk
Halloween is just a few days away and despite the cancellation of the annual Town of Erwin …
Feathered Friends – Club holds 51st annual Fall Bird Count
Northern flickers made a strong showing on the 51st consecutive Fall Bird Count. Eighty of these woodpeckers were found …
Library Happenings – Curbside services, Friends of Library group resume
By Selena Harmon
Those uncomfortable with walking into the library or those in a rush and seeking convenience, we have …
Train excursion set for Nov. 1
The Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society and Museum is sponsoring a train excursion on Nov. 1. Tickets are on …
Feathered Friends – Some fearsome myths grounded in reality
A lonegastornis walks by the edge of a river in this artist’s illustration of a member of an extinct …
Library Happenings – New director begins tenure at Unicoi County Public Library
By Selena Harmon
Hello!
Greetings to all residents of Unicoi County! My name is Selena Harmon, and I am the …
Ribbon cutting held for Erwin Bark Park
Boyd Foundation Founders, University of Tennessee President Randy Boyd, and Jenny Boyd with Erwin Mayor Doris Hensley. (Staff Photo …
Feathered Friends – Prepare for winter bird-feeding season
A red-bellied woodpecker visits a backyard bird feeder. Fall is a good time to make sure feeders are in …
Library Happenings – Candy donations needed for Halloween activities
By Betty Stevens
This will be my last column and I thank all of you who support the library by …
Senior Center News – Facility to remain closed through October
By Charlene O’Dell, Interim Director
Even though Gov. Lee has said that senior centers may re-open, “if they follow protocols …
‘Bo Duke’ visiting region
“Dukes of Hazzard” star John Schneider will headline this year’s Hazzard Fest. (Contributed photo)
By Richard Rourk
Fans of …
Interested individuals sought for Remote Work Ready Pilot Program
A billboard located in Erwin on North Main Avenue shows an ad for Flex Jobs, which is available to …
Feathered Friends – Visit offers migratory surprise
A marsh wren clings to a cattail stem as it forages for insect prey in its wetland habitat. (Photo …
Library Happenings – New director joining library staff this week
By Betty Stevens
This past week has really felt like fall and we were all glad to have a little …
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 …
Feathered Friends – Nighthawks share the skies with other migrants
A common nighthawk perches on a low clump of vegetation during a rest period. Nighthawks are known for migrating …