Army veteran Wayne Clark chosen as parade’s grand marshal
Contributed Photo • Wayne Clark looks up at his image on a banner hanging in downtown Erwin. Clark, a …
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Erwin plans traditional Fourth parade, other festivities for July 3
By Richard Rourk
Photo by Pixabay • Erwin planners are looking forward to staging this year’s Fourth of July Parade. …
ETSU professor explores experiences of LGBTQ individuals living in Appalachia
From Staff Reports
When Dr. Stacey Williams, an East Tennessee State University psychology professor, began to research the societal experiences …
Carter Railroad Museum to showcase Midwestern railroading
Photo contributed by Logan Heaton • Debuting in 1935, the streamlined Hiawatha was a special train used in the …
Main Stage acts announced for upcoming Jonesborough Days
From Staff Reports
The Jonesborough Days Main Stage, sponsored by BrightRidge, will feature the sounds of regional favorites along with …
Fourth celebration first event Flag Pond Ruritan has hosted since start of pandemic
Contributed Photo • The popular Tractor Parade will return to the Flag Pond Ruritan’s celebration of the Fourth of …
Tweetsie exhibit gets formal reception on June 26
From Staff Reports
The Chuckey Depot Museum in Jonesborough will host a reception for its newest exhibit “As Fast As …
Hummingbird numbers naturally fluctuate from year to year
By Bryan Stevens
Photo by Bryan Stevens • Tiny in size but big in spirit, hummingbirds appreciate a sweet sip …
‘Heavy in the Holler’ celebrates the American van and the people who love them
Photo by Richard Rourk • Sean Thomas stands with his “Vanther,” a van named for a color scheme …
Cecilia Baker ‘rallies for the Y’ and raises $700 in one month for Unicoi County Family YMCA
From Staff Reports
Cecilia Baker, daughter of Tony and Patty Baker, raised $700 during the month of April for the …
Ballad’s vaccination drive boosts efforts to make vaccine available, accessible
Photo by Richard Rourk • Leslie Hughes, Loveland Hobson, Holly Rinehart and Charlie Roberts are shown during the recent …
Unicoi Ruritan Club plans fish fry for June 18
From Staff Reports
Unicoi Ruritan Club will hold a Friday Fish Fry on Friday, June 18.
The dinners will be …
Red Cross seeking blood donations
From Staff Reports
The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage as the number of trauma cases, organ …
Park to host hiking excursion to Flint Mountain Shelter
From Staff Reports
Join Ranger Jeff Sweeney on a round-trip hike from the parking lot of Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork …
Group aims to instill love of nature in younger generation, hoping to add more in-person field trips as summer advances
Photo by Larry McDaniel • A pine warbler helpfully poses for a photo in a pine tree at Rocky …
TWRA stocking hybrid bass into the Boone Reservoir
Photo by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources • TWRA will try to boost populations of bass in Boone Lake …
Rocky Mount in Piney Flats to host Timeline and Heritage Festival
Contributed Photos • Reenactors will showcase different historical era in this week’s Timeline and Heritage Festival.
From Staff Reports …
Crank-up celebrating 50th anniversary of showcasing antique engines
By Bryan Stevens
The East Tennessee Crank-up, an annual show organized by the East Tennessee Antique Engine Association, Inc. …
Orioles among New World’s most vibrant birds
Photo by Michael McGough from Pixabay • The Baltimore oriole is a bird with a taste for sweets. Citrus …
Jonesborough will host Mill Spring Makers Faire
Photo Contributed • The faire will feature an array of artists and crafters.
From Staff Reports
Mill Spring Makers …