White, Bullen win mayoral races
By Richard Rourk
The polls are closed and both the Town of Erwin and the Town of Unicoi will have …
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Poll workers vital to voting process
Pictured, from left, Teresa McFadden, Lynne Ray, Sarah Fain, Gloria Mouton, Vicky Buchanan, Kathy Alford, Connie Brewer and Chris …
Early voting sets record
By Richard Rourk
Unicoi County has seen more voters than ever before cast their ballots during the early voting period. …
Erwin BMA OKs upcoming holiday events
The Town of Erwin Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved upcoming holiday events despite COVID-19 concerns during a meeting …
Sullivan County man charged in wreck that injured county native
By Richard Rourk
A Sullivan County man has been arrested after allegedly fleeing the scene of an accident that sent …
Southeastern Autorama rolls on
An auto enthusiast displays his beloved Volkswagen Beetle and Beetle parts during the 60th Annual Southeastern Autorama on Saturday …
Groups join forces to teach veterans swiftwater rescue skills
Top photo, Aramita Ray, center, and Bill Finger with Team River Runner rush to secure a line during a …
‘Real wild’ campaign begins
The new website, RealWildUnicoiCounty.com’s logo references Beauty Spot, Rocky Fork State Park, the Appalachian Trail, the Nolichucky River and …
Community readies to Relay!
By Richard Rourk
It’s fall in Unicoi County and that means it’s time for Blue Devil country to be painted …
Ballad officials share weekly COVID-19 update
Ballad Chief Physician Executive Dr. Clay Runnels addresses the media during a briefing on Wednesday, Sept. 30. (Contributed photo …
‘Tiger King’ documentary cast member coming to Erwin
G.W. Zoo Manger John Reinke, right, stands next Joe Exotic. Reinke, who stars with Exotic in Netflix’s docuseries “Tiger …
Elm Street School development still in works
An artist sketch of the future Elm Street School Lofts. (Contributed image_
By Richard Rourk
A restoration project that …
CEO: Industry makes history
Unicoi County Joint Economic Development Board Chairman Lee Brown, Melissa Britton, Unicoi County Joint Economic Development Board Executive Director …
Unicoi County students returning to in-person classes
Unicoi County Educators discuss future plans for the 2020-21 school year during a recent in-service. (Contributed photo)
By Richard …
Giving Cupboard provides items to those who need them
Leah Brotherton, a co-founder of The Giving Cupboard, with the cabinet stocked with supplies for the community at the …
Unicoi County EMS takes over
The staff of the new Unicoi County EMS includes, pictured from left, Sgt. Patrick Potts, Capt. Kevin Runion, Administrative …
Ballad: Masks mandates helping in fight against COVID-19
By Richard Rourk
More information is rolling in about COVID-19 in the Appalachian Highlands region and, according to Ballad officials …
Ballad officials say mask mandates lowering number of COVID-19 cases in region
Ballad Health’s Director of Infection Prevention Jamie Swift addresses the media on Wednesday, Aug. 19. (Contributed photo)
By Richard …
Unicoi County EMS takeover set for Aug. 24
Unicoi County EMS Executive Director Adam Copas addresses the Unicoi County EMS Board of Directors during a board meeting …
Ballad sees number of new COVID-19 cases decline thanks to mask mandates
By Richard Rourk
Despite more COVID-19 patients being hospitalized than at the time of its media briefing on Aug. 5 …