Preparations underway for Apple Festival
By Keeli Parkey
The 39th Annual Unicoi County Apple Festival is just around the corner.
Set for Friday, Oct. 7 …
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Commission passes budget, no word on sheriff’s threatened lawsuit
By Brad Hicks
It is known that Unicoi County’s fund balance to begin the 2016-17 fiscal year is the best …
UCSD locates almost 300 marijuana plants
From Staff Reports
Using a Tennessee Highway Patrol helicopter, the Unicoi County Sheriff’s Department located two patches of marijuana growing …
Fields set for November town elections
By Brad Hicks
The November election isn’t just about Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
Voters in the towns of Erwin …
Anonymous letter sparks debate at Unicoi BMA session
By Brad Hicks
Most cheered. Some jeered. Others questioned some of the calls made by those in charge to take …
Ayers Foundation announces expansion to Unicoi County
By Keeli Parkey
A program that has reportedly helped secure $39 million in grants and other funds for students in …
Erwin Hatchery lends hand to W.Va. counterparts
By Brad Hicks
The historic and deadly flash flooding that struck White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., in late June left …
Sheriff threatens legal action over budget
By Brad Hicks
Despite Unicoi County Sheriff Mike Hensley’s insistence that the panel review several funding requests he said are …
Commission appoints Wilcox to complete Garland’s term
By Brad Hicks
The vacant seat on the Unicoi County Commission once held by the late Walter J. Garland, a …
Sheriff: ‘Not enough ambulances available’
By Brad Hicks
Unicoi County Sheriff Mike Hensley said he has pulled the numbers and has noticed a trend – …
Commission set to vote on budget Aug. 8
By Brad Hicks
The Unicoi County Commission’s Budget and Finance Committee first convened more than a month ago to begin …
Southside Volunteer Fire Department celebrates 40th anniversary with open house on July 30
From Staff Reports
Southside Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a community open house …
Juvenile arrested, charged in crash leading to Padgett’s death
From Staff Reports
The juvenile driver involved in the June crash that resulted in the death of a recent Unicoi …
Remains of local POW to return home after 70 years
By Brad Hicks
More than 70 years after his death in a Japanese prisoner of war camp, the family of …
Election Commission chooses acceptable names for write-in votes
By Brad Hicks
Mistakes will happen.
Because the office of Unicoi County Assessor of Property will be decided by a …
Write-in process described for using voting machines
By Brad Hicks
The race for Unicoi County Assessor of Property has created a unique situation for local voters, as …
Hearing to decide if teens will be tried as adults
By Brad Hicks
A hearing date to determine whether the two Washington County teens charged with robbing a Flag Pond …
Early voting begins July 15
By Brad Hicks
Early voting for the Aug. 4 state primary and county general elections will begin this Friday for …
Crash during pursuit kills teen
By Keeli Parkey
One of the three Washington County teens involved in a wreck during a pursuit on Monday, June …
County mourns teen’s passing
From Staff Reports
An auto accident during the morning hours of Friday, June 10, has claimed the life of Ashlie …