Health officials urge public to take steps to slow spread of COVID-19
By Richard Rourk
During a media briefing held on Wednesday, July 29, Ballad Health officials confirmed that the number of …
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Ballad officials remain concerned as number of COVID-19 cases continues to increase
By Keeli Parkey
During a media briefing held on Wednesday, July 22, officials with Ballad Health, which serves a 21-county …
Mayor Evely issues mask mandate for Unicoi County
From Staff Reports
Unicoi County has joined Carter, Greene, Hawkins, Sullivan and Washington counties in issuing a mandatory mask mandate. …
‘Capitol’ investment? RISE Erwin considering renovating closed theater
RISE Erwin is asking the public to respond to a survey that is seeking their thoughts on the future …
Ballad says COVID-19 cases have almost tripled in past week, urges public to wear masks
By Keeli Parkey
During a media briefing held on Wednesday, July 15, Ballad Health officials announced that the number of …
Ballad Health: COVID-19 in region ‘very real and very serious’
From Staff Reports
During a media briefing held on Friday, July 10, Ballad Health officials announced that the health system …
Ambulance takeover delayed
The Unicoi County EMS Board of Directors met on Monday, July 6, and discussed the delay in its takeover …
Hometown Heroes banners remind residents of soldiers’ sacrifices
Top photo, Fred Hollier is one of many veterans whose photos are now displayed in downtown Erwin on the …
Health officials urge public to wear masks
Regional health officials are urging residents to wear masks in public to help slow the spread of COVID-19. (File …
Unicoi County Commission approves 17-cent tax increase
By Richard Rourk
The Unicoi County Commission approved the county’s 2020-21 fiscal year budget on Monday, June 22, and officially …
‘Herd’ the news? Elephants are back in town!
Vollie, top photo, and Doll E, above, are two of the new herd of elephants now greeting visitors to …
Employees recovering from COVID-19 say company leaders
By Richard Rourk
Several area businesses recently reported positive COVID-19 cases. The first was Nuclear Fuel Services (NFS) in Erwin. …
PlastiExports now operating plant in Erwin
The Regal plant in Riverview Industrial Park in Erwin was recently purchased by PlastiExports, a Mexico-based company. The company …
Unicoi County facing 17-cent property tax increase
By Richard Rourk
After weeks of meetings, the Unicoi County Commission held its first vote on the 2020-21 fiscal year …
Another farm reports COVID-19 cases
By Richard Rourk
A second local farming business has reported a spike in positive COVID-19 cases.
Jones & Church Farms …
Jones & Church reporting 10 COVID-19 cases
From Staff Reports
Another of Unicoi County’s agricultural companies is reporting COVID-19 cases in its workforce.
In a press release …
Nearly 40 Scott’s Farms employees test positive for COVID-19
A Scott’s strawberry stand sits empty in Erwin on Monday, June 1, due to precautions taken following the news …
Support still needed for COVID-19 Community Relief Fund
By Richard Rourk
The United Way of Unicoi County continues to seek donations for the COVID-19 Community Relief Fund. The …
Governor Lee lifting restrictions on restaurants, larger attractions
By Richard Rourk
As Tennessee continues to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the state’s Economic Recovery Group announced on Friday …
Third case found in Unicoi County; state reopening underway; Ballad issues scorecard
By Richard Rourk
Following a weekend of record testing in Unicoi County, a new case of COVID-19 has been discovered …