Ballad names Loveland Hobson new head of Unicoi County Hospital
From Staff Reports
Ballad Health has named Loveland Hobson as assistant vice president and administrator of Unicoi County Hospital, bringing …
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Jordan Simmons named UCHS head basketball coach
By Richard Rourk
The Unicoi County High School Blue Devil Boys Basketball team has a new head coach and the …
State celebrating Natural Areas Week
From Staff Report
The Tennessee Division of Natural Areas, the state’s leader in protection and management of native plants and …
Father, son inducted into Clinchfield Railroad Hall of Fame
A.J. “Alf” Peoples poses in front of the historic Clinchfield Railroad train station in Erwin, Tennessee.
By Bryan Stevens …
Quake starts off Friday with a bang
Some structures suffered broken windows.
By Richard Rourk
Residents of Unicoi County were awakened by a rumbling of the …
Sheriff’s Department seeking public’s help in locating escaped inmate
Kenny Gouge
By Richard Rourk
The Unicoi County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in locating an …
Quake strikes Erwin
A graphic posted on the website of the U.S. Geological Survey shows information about the Erwin quake, which was …
Broadband expansion wins Erwin BMA support
By Richard Rourk
The Erwin Board of Mayor and Aldermen met on Monday, Jan. 25, and voted unanimously to support …
United Way surpasses goal
By Richard Rourk
More than 20 local agencies will soon get a boost thanks to the generosity of the community …
Volunteers shop for local children during annual shopping tour
By Richard Rourk
More than 150 Unicoi County children are set to have a very merry Christmas thanks to the …
Region’s health officials preparing for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
By Richard Rourk
As COVID-19 cases skyrocket across the country, there is hope around the corner.
According to Ballad Health’s …
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 …
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 …