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 …
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‘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 …
Ballad officials remain concerned about COVID-19 spread in region
Ballad Health released one of its first COVID-19 scorecards on Wednesday, Aug. 5. Health systems officials said they plan …
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 …
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 …