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 …
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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 …
More than 200 tested in Unicoi County; state issues guidance
Carmelia Alexander, left, and Heidi Casey with the Northeast Tennessee Regional Health Department take a break from conducting COVID-19 …
Governor calls for reopening; drive-thru testing set for May 3 in county
By Richard Rourk
Unicoi County prepares to reopen to the new normal as Tennessee Governor Bill Lee calls for the …
Governor expands testing availability, plans to reopen state
By Richard Rourk
Governor Bill Lee is preparing Tennesseans for life after a stay at home order that is due …
COVID-19 Update: Governor extends stay at home order; cases reported at NFS; Ballad announces changes
By Richard Rourk
Governor Bill Lee has officially extended the stay at home order until the end of the month. …
Battle against COVID-19 continues: Ballad announces new restrictions; state, local officials urge citizens to stay home
By Richard Rourk
Ballad Health announced additional visitation restrictions at its facilities during a bi-weekly press conference on Tuesday, April …
COVID-19 comes to Unicoi County, Gov. Lee tells citizens to stay at home
By Richard Rourk
COVID-19 has officially landed in Unicoi County
Ballad Health confirmed during a press conference on Thursday, March …
COVID-19 case confirmed in Unicoi County
By Richard Rourk
Ballad Health confirmed during a press conference earlier today (Thursday, March 26) that one person has tested …
Unicoi County prepares for COVID-19
By Richard Rourk
COVID-19 has made its way into Northeast Tennessee following a recent positive test result in Sullivan County. …
Erwin BMA sets food truck rules, hears Fishery Park plan update
Barge Design Solutions project manager Jennifer Salyer describes proposals for a masterplan to update Fishery Park to Town of …
Caboose arrives at new home
A crane helps lower the Clinchfield 1111 into place at the Unicoi Tourist and Visitor’s Center on Friday, Feb. …
Unicoi County EMS Board of Directors meets for first time
Dr. Michael Sutherland will serve as the medical director for the Unicoi County EMS Board of Directors. (Erwin Record …
Unicoi BMA names reps to new EMS board
The Town of Unicoi Board of Mayor and Aldermen named its two representatives to the Unicoi County EMS Board …