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 …
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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 …
ETSU Response website activated to assist victims of Orlando attack
From Staff Reports
Early Sunday morning, a gunman opened fire at an Orlando nightclub, leaving 50 people dead, including the …
Ledford retires as 911 director, committee appoints interim
By Curtis Carden
The Unicoi County 911 committee addressed the vacancy created by 911 Director Patsy Ledford’s retirement during a …
Commissioner, former sheriff passes away
By Keeli Parkey
Walter Garland, a well-known Unicoi County public servant, passed away on Friday, May 27. He was 81. …
Ceremony honors those who served
By Curtis Carden
“We cannot allow Memorial Day to lose its meaning.”
These passionate words from Rev. Rusty Wishon of …
Republicans opt not to place candidate on ballot
By Keeli Parkey
There will be no candidate representing the Unicoi County Republican party in the race for Unicoi County …