Library announces upcoming events
Greetings, all! I am delighted to announce that Unicoi County Public Library will be partnering with two notable organizations to …
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Get ready for spring migration
It’s already the middle of March. While birds don’t follow calendars, they are punctual, and thanks to their boundless energies …
Love in the air for red-shouldered hawks
Photo by Bryan Stevens • A red-shoulder hawk has been a regular winter visitors for the past few years. …
Teal species are the petite members of waterfowl family
Some interesting waterfowl have spent at least part of the winter at the pond at Erwin Fishery Park. A male …
Wandera of St. Michael explains customs of Lent
By Richard Rourk
St. Michael the Archangel in Erwin is poised to observe a busy Lent season, which returned this …
Chuckey Depot Museum hosting Tweetsie exhibit
The Chuckey Depot Museum in Jonesborough will debut its newest exhibit, As Fast as Birds Can Fly: The ET & …
Rocky Fork invites public to hike Snake Den Loop
From Staff Reports
Rocky Fork State Park will offer a free morning hike on the Snake Den Ridge Loop at …
Written Word initiative to host ‘Three Emerging Writers’
From Staff Reports
“Three Emerging Writers” – Shuly Xóchitl Cawood, Ciona Rouse and Larry Thacker – will visit East Tennessee …
Rocky Fork plans stream hike
The public is welcome to participate in a Stream Order Hike Sunday, Feb. 28, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at …
Carter Railroad Museum to host ‘Lil’ Ones’ Feb. 27, readies Heritage program restart with short lines and industrial rails in spotlight
Photo by Logan Heaton / Used in logging and tight industrial confines, the Shay-type steam was a unique part …
Mask mandates end, but officials encourage public to continue observing safety protocols
By Richard Rourk
Unicoi County Mayor Garland “Bubba” Evely joined with neighboring county mayors in lifting mask mandates that …
Robins provide hopeful signal that spring is nearing
Photo by Jack Bulmer/Pixabay An American robin prepares to swallow a berry plucked from a tree. These birds are …
Health & Homecare’s new owners continue Valentine’s Day tradition
By Richard Rourk
Residents at local nursing homes are receiving a sweet gift for Valentine’s Day thanks to Health & …
Bike trail’s future could depend on securing matching funds for project
By Richard Rourk
The Unicoi County Rafting, Tourism and Economic Development Committee heard from Joint Economic Development Board of Unicoi …
Yarn Bomb returning to downtown Erwin
By Richard Rourk
Spring is around the corner and the streets of downtown Erwin will once again be covered …
AAA provides tips for wintry weather driving
With another winter storm affecting much of the country, it’s a good time to review safe driving tips for icy …
St. Michael’s announces fish fry dates during Lent
NOTE: Due to predicted inclement weather, St. Michael’s Parish has had to cancel the first of its Lent Fish Fries …
ETSU hosting art exhibit focusing on Asian-Appalachian experience
A work by Beizar Aradini titled “My Existence is Political.”
“Welcome Home: The Liminal Asian-Appalachian Experience,” an exhibit …
‘Best of Unicoi County’ seeking nominations
By Richard Rourk
It’s time to once again celebrate the best of Unicoi County with a tradition that provides …
Snowfall never fails to stir memories
By Lisa Whaley
Snow blanketed our region Sunday, spreading a magical coat of sparkling white crystals across nearby hills and …