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 …
Community News
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 …
Feathered Friends – Sounds of spring grow more varied
Eastern towhees prefer to look for food at ground level. Male towhees are persistent singers once spring arrives, producing …
Clinchfield Senior Adult Center closes to protect those at risk
By Charlene O’Dell
Due to the expanding COVID-19 virus and its critical implications for the most vulnerable persons among us …
Library Happenings – Library closed in interest of public health
By Angie Georgeff
I am old enough to be in an age group endangered by COVID-19, but I’m not old …
ETSU Health begins offering telemedicine appointments for patients
Some of the ETSU Health physicians who will be using telemedicine to help their patients. (Contributed photo)
From Staff …
Agency issues call for volunteers to help older adults
From Staff Reports
Tennesseans love to volunteer. And older adults who are isolated at home by the coronavirus pandemic could …
U.S. Attorney urges public to report suspected COVID-19 fraud
From Staff Reports
U.S. Attorney J. Douglas Overbey of the Eastern District of Tennessee urged the public to report suspected …
Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability provides older adults guidance on COVID-19
From Staff Reports
As cases of the novel coronavirus now known as COVID-19 continue to rise in Tennessee, research has …
Feathered Friends – Buffleheads linger into early spring
A pair of Buffleheads swim in close proximity to each other. (Photo by bryanhanson1956/Pixabay.com)
By Bryan Stevens
Marion Howe …
Erwin Record announces temporary office closure
From Staff Reports
In an effort to protect its community and employees, The Erwin Record’s office will be closed to …
UCHS Mock Trial team raises funds for Relay for Life
Unicoi County High School Mock Trial team members Sammy White and Leah Delp are sworn in during the team’s …
Feathered Friends – Playing host for ‘bluebirds of happiness’
Eastern bluebirds are already scouring the countryside for suitable nesting cavities. Consider adding a nesting box to your yard …
Feathered Friends – Red-winged blackbirds signal winter’s end
Feeders are a good way to tempt red-winged blackbirds closer for great views. Males are exceptional in their glossy …
Library Happenings – Come learn about census records on March 12
By Angie Georgeff
March has arrived, so your invitation will soon be in the mail. Later this month, every household …
Feathered Friends – Late winter brings first pine siskin
Pine Siskins are close relatives of the American Goldfinch. Attract them to feeders by offering thistle seed or black …
Library Happenings – Recounting a historically lucky Leap Day
By Angie Georgeff
This Saturday will be Feb. 29—Leap Day—and our Gregorian calendar will again be restored to equilibrium. At …
UCHS band members receive honors
Unicoi County High School band students Ben Merritt, Ashton Silvers, Riana Upton, Emily Tapp, Makayla Clouse and Aaron Fregoso …