Unicoi BMA meeting focuses on rumors, police
Photo by Richard Rourk • Unicoi Vice Mayor Roger Cooper addressed rumors about a lack of support for the …
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Unicoi Ruritan Club plans fish fry for June 18
From Staff Reports
Unicoi Ruritan Club will hold a Friday Fish Fry on Friday, June 18.
The dinners will be …
Red Cross seeking blood donations
From Staff Reports
The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage as the number of trauma cases, organ …
911 board to meet Tuesday
From Staff Reports
The Unicoi County Emergency Communications (911) board of directors will meet at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June …
Erwin resident talks about his college days at Ball State, his nomination to the 2021 College Football Hall of Fame
By Trey Williams
The 2021 College Football Hall of Fame nominees were released last week and Erwin resident Terry Schmidt …
Crank-up celebrating 50th anniversary of showcasing antique engines
By Bryan Stevens
The East Tennessee Crank-up, an annual show organized by the East Tennessee Antique Engine Association, Inc. …
Region’s COVID-19 vaccine registration line to close June 14
The Northeast Regional Health Office serving Carter, Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi and Washington counties announces the closure of the …
Area of Appalachian Trail closed to camping due to bear activity
Photo by David Mark/Pixabay.com • A black bear enjoys some natural food.
From Staff Reports
Due to multiple reports …
UCHS girls basketball coach resigns
Coach Kerri King
By Richard Rourk
Unicoi County High School Lady Devil Basketball coach Kerri King has announced her …
Flag Pond woman’s book for young readers explores need to offer wildlife corridors along busy highways
Photo Contributed • Frances Figart
By Bryan Stevens
For Flag Pond resident Frances Figart, the topic of her book …
Former register of deeds Baldy Bennett remembered by colleagues
J.E. “Baldy” Bennett
By Richard Rourk
Former Unicoi County Register of Deeds J.E. “Baldy” Bennett died Wednesday, May 26 …
Mayors hope to increase clout with Nashville by working together on key regional issues
Contributed Photo • Northeast Tennessee county mayors recently visited Nashville as a group. Pictured from left are Johnson County …
Lois Shults Davis announces bid for Circuit Court Judge
Lois Shults Davis
From Staff Reports
Attorney Lois Shults Davis says that assuring equal justice for all in Northeast …
Lions Club helps library meet fundraising goal for new teen space
Erwin Record photo by Richard Rourk • Front row, from left, Lions Club representative Doris Kaifa, Unicoi County Public …
Hospital participated in National Nurses Week
Contributed Photo • Unicoi County Hospital Administrator Loveland Hobson and Unicoi County Hospital Dr. Scott Denham honored the nursing …
First Baptist Church working with Second Harvest on food distributions
By Richard Rourk
Another local church has joined with Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee to provide food for …
Organizers say recent Strawberry Festival set attendance record
Erwin Record photo by Richard Rourk • Unicoi Volunteer Firefighter Randall Oaks pulls a string of passengers in child-sized …
Rock Creek Recreation Area under boil water advisory
Image by Pixabay
From Staff Reports
Planning to visit Rock Creek Recreation Area in Unicoi County for the Memorial …
UCHS graduates 170 in Monday evening ceremony
Erwin Record photo by Earl Neikirk • The 2021 commencement ceremony for the UCHS Class of 2021 was held …
ETSU student first recipient of Six Rivers Media Scholar award
Allison Winters
From Staff Reports
The East Tennessee State University Department of Media and Communication has announced that Allison …