Library Happenings – Board of Trustees to meet Nov. 16
By Angie Georgeff
Thanksgiving will come early this year. Merchants are happy, even if turkeys are not. Since I like …
Community News
Bad reputation of world’s owls being rehabilitated
By Bryan Stevens
As I sit at my computer working on this week’s column, I can hear the low, sonorous …
Library Happenings – New books from local authors generate excitement
By Angie Georgeff
With Thanksgiving upon us, our thoughts naturally turn to home and family. The mountains that embrace us …
Feathered Friends – Many reasons to admire America’s wild turkey
By Bryan Stevens
I’ve seen a few small flocks of wild turkeys this fall, although larger flocks have been elusive …
Feathered Friends – Crows show intelligence yet can’t shake dark reputation
By Bryan Stevens
There’s something rather autumnal about watching a flock of American crows glean the last scattered kernels of …
Library Happenings – Halloween party for teens set for Oct. 27
By Angie Georgeff
Nuts, leaves and temperatures are falling as stores stock up for Christmas. That can only mean one …
Library Happenings – Dan Brown releases fifth Robert Langdon thriller
By Angie Georgeff
Each month has its own appeal, but October is undoubtedly my favorite. I love the deep, rich …
Feathered Friends – Coffee drinkers owe debt to pest-eating warbler
By Bryan Stevens
Do you like to have a morning cup of coffee as you watch the early-bird arrivals at …
Library Happenings – Library planning to celebrate Halloween with activities
By Angie Georgeff
Most of the time I highlight novels of one genre or another because the majority of our …
Feathered Friends – Bristol resident reports visit from rofous hummingbird
By Bryan Stevens
An email from Bristol resident Ralph Beamer offered a timely reminder about the need to keep a …
Sheriff warns citizens of scam
From Staff Reports
Sheriff Mike Hensley has issued a warning about a new scam that has arrived in the county. …
Feathered Friends – Green herons evident as summer turns to fall
With the arrival of September, migration’s pace will quicken. In late August, I started seeing warblers passing through my yard. …
Library Happenings – McCrumb releases ‘The Unquiet Grave’
By Angie Georgeff
Some bestselling authors are prolific, producing one or more books per month. Others take a year or …
Feathered Friends – Hurricanes: Bane for birds, boon for birders
By Bryan Stevens
During a program I presented on birds and birding at the Elizabethton/Carter County Public Library, an attendee …
Feathered Friends – October walks will offer migrant-viewing opportunities
By Bryan Stevens
The autumn season is a great time to practice birdwatching skills. The temperatures are milder, some of …
Patriot Day service to honor local emergency responders
By Lisa Whaley
Unicoi County’s first-ever Patriot’s Day Service has been a long time coming, organizers say.
But now, as …
English: ‘It is exciting’ to start school year
By Keeli Parkey
The Unicoi County School System is ready to welcome students back to class.
“It is exciting to …
Classes begin Aug. 14, families invited to open house events
By Keeli Parkey
Summer fun is about to come to an end for Unicoi County students.
Director of Schools John …
Resurfacing project begins in Erwin
From Staff Reports
According to Erwin City Recorder Glenn Rosenoff, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has begun a resurfacing …
Summer train excursion planned
From Staff Reports
If you’re experiencing the summer doldrums, we have the cure for you – getting out of the …