Library Happenings – Call library to schedule your book pickups
By Stephanie Eller
In case you missed it last week, the library has started curbside book pickups. Until we can …
Community News
TDHS installs new precautions for office visitors
From Staff Reports
The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is implementing new COVID-19 precautions for all visitors entering office …
Tusculum offering free six-session course to discuss COVID-19 pandemic
From Staff Reports
Tusculum University will offer a comprehensive look at the coronavirus in a free course available this summer …
Manager: Grocery store employees ‘troopers’
Grocery stores have taken steps to keep shoppers and staff safe during the pandemic. (Contributed photo)
By Richard Rourk …
Feathered Friends – Mississippi kite becomes latest ‘life bird’
A perched Mississippi kite scans for insects. These graceful raptors take their prey mostly while on the wing. (Photo …
Library Happenings – Curbside pickup for patrons begins June 1
By Stephanie Eller
We have been getting a lot of phone calls asking when we will be reopening. Until we …
Summers Past History Program scheduled for June
Young attendees listen to a history lesson during a previous Summers Past History Program at Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site …
Unique bracelet found in Bumpass Cove, search underway for owner
This one-of-a-kind bracelet found in the waters off of Bumpas Cove by Chris Gallagher while he was magnet fishing. …
Feathered Friends – Region’s orioles make their spring return
Oranges, as well as offerings of grape jelly, are often successful at luring Baltimore orioles to feeders. (Photo by …
Library Happenings – Staff preparing for reopening, planning programs
By Stephanie Eller
This week has flown by! We started coming back to work to get things ready for when …
UT Extension Hot Topics – Walking has many benefits
By Rachel Bradshaw
Walking is one of the best ways to stay physically active. You can walk almost anywhere and …
Georgeff retiring as library director
Retiring Unicoi County Public Library Director Angie Georgeff, left, and new Unicoi County Public Library Director Stephanie Eller inside …
Feathered Friends – Grosbeaks thrill observers
Male rose-breasted grosbeaks provide a jolt of excitement during migratory stopovers in yards and gardens throughout the eastern United …
Library Happenings – New director excited to join library
By Stephanie Eller
Hello! My name is Stephanie Eller and I am excited to be the new director at the …
Local mother says mudslide left her family homeless
Pictured is what remains of a landslide that recently damaged a Unicoi County home. (Contributed photo)
By Richard Rourk …
Feathered Friends – Summer tanager lesser-known relative of scarlet tanager
The male summer tanager is the only all-red bird found in North America. (Photo by Ronald Plett/Pixabay.com)
By Bryan …
Frontier Health offers free support
From Staff Reports
Frontier Health is excited to announce that the agency is offering myStrength, a digital behavioral health platform …
UT Extension Hot Topics – Rural road safety tips
By Chris Mackey
Spring is the season that brings new life after the slumberous winter.
Farmers and ranchers are tirelessly …
Library Happenings – Librarian retiring, last day will be May 15
By Angie Georgeff
On Dec. 31, 2019, I was looking forward to everything I expected to enjoy during 2020. I …
Feathered Friends – Sandhill crane adopts parking lot during recent migration stop
A sandhill crane forages in a wet field behind a Food City grocery store located on the south side …