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 …
Community News
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 …
Work continues on Buc Ship II
Unicoi County Schools UC Advance Coordinator Mark Fleenor rings the bell on the future Jerry Robertson Buc Ship II. …
Blue Ridge Pottery Club holds September meeting
Larna Smith shared pieces from her collection of Blue Ridge Pottery during a meeting of the Blue Ridge Pottery …
Library Happenings – New director soon joining library staff
Contributed by Betty Stevens, Chair, Library Board
Let me reintroduce myself to those of you who may not remember times …
Feathered Friends – Warbler parade imminent as September advances
Sightings of warblers, such as this pine warbler, are expected to become more frequent as September continues. (Photo by …
Senior Center News – Facility still closed for safety
Contributed by Charlene O’Dell, Interim Director
Per Gov. Lee’s Executive Order 59 on Aug. 28, senior centers in Tennessee are …
Feathered Friends – Arctic tern migratory champion
The Arctic tern outdoes all other birds when it comes to migration. These seabirds journey from their Arctic nesting …
Local history inspires Moore’s ballads
William Rieppe Moore reads poetry during an event at ETSU’s Reece Museum. (Contributed photo by Spenser Brenner)
By Richard …
Feathered Friends – Green herons one of the smaller wading birds
The green heron is much less conspicuous at the water’s edge than such larger relatives as great egret and …
Library Happenings – Blessing Box in place to help community
By Stephanie Eller
Historical Fiction Romance
Danielle Steel’s newest novel, “Royal,” is one of romance and tragedy. The beginning …
Train excursions taking scenic route
The Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society and Museum’s Fall Excursions will take place on Sept. 12 and Sept. 13 …
Feathered Friends – Kingbird sightings signal start of fall migration
This Eastern kingbird was photographed in Limestone Cove. The fanned tail demonstrates the white tip to the kingbird’s black …
Senior Center News – Center still closed due to pandemic
By Charlene O’Dell
Edna Crowe, Clinchfield Senior Adult Center’s oldest active member, celebrated her 102nd birthday with family members on …
Library Happenings – Variety of new large print books available
By Stephanie Eller
Books, Books!
The library is excited to share our new large print books! We have some great …
Unicoi County Search and Rescue requests $175K for equipment
The Unicoi County Foundation for Healthcare Inc. members Gary Chandler, Marie Rice, Charlene O’Dell, Doris Hensley, Unicoi County Foundation …