County woman killed after being struck by car
Staff Reports
A Unicoi County woman has died after being struck by a car Thursday afternoon (Sept. 16) in along …
Local News
Keesecker’s celebrating 80th anniversary this week
The Keesecker’s store is celebrating 80 years of doing business in downtown Erwin.
By Richard Rourk
Staff Writer
Friday’s football game cancelled, Homecoming festivities will continue
Staff Reports
The football game scheduled for Friday, Sept. 17, as part of the annual Unicoi County High School Homecoming …
EMS celebrating first year of service
Erwin Record Photo by Richard Rourk • Sgt. Patrick Kelley with the Unicoi County Emergency Medical Service comes from …
Unicoi blacksmith demonstration will feature Robin Lynch
From Staff Reports
On Monday, Sept. 13, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., the Tanasi Arts and Heritage Center will …
Exchange Place will host Fall Folk Arts Festival
Contributed Photo • After being cancelled in 2020, the Exchange Place Fall Folk Arts Festival returns in 2021.
From …
UCHS drama department plans program in commemoration of 9/11
From Staff Reports
The Unicoi County High School Drama Department will present a collection of original short scenes and monologues …
Record takes 2 awards in TPA contest
From Staff Reports
Tennessee newspaper excellence was recognized with awards in the 2021 University of Tennessee (UT)-Tennessee Press Association …
44,000 pounds of milk go up in smoke in truck blaze on I-26
Contributed Photo • A trailer goes up in flames coming down the mountain on Interstate 26 from North Carolina. …
CSX closing crossings to make needed repairs
From Staff Reports
CSX Transportation has announced upcoming closures for railroad crossings in need of repair in Erwin and Johnson …
Senior center posts schedule for September events, meals
By Charlene O’Dell
Clinchfield Senior Adult Center is open to the public, and face coverings are strongly encouraged at all …
Apple Festival is a go after vote by Erwin BMA to authorize street closures for event
By Richard Rourk
The 2021 Apple Festival moved forward another step to returning next month following a called meeting of …
Jones & Church Farms started with a handshake
Erwin Record photo by Richard Rourk • Renea Jones-Rogers points to stacked cartons of tomatoes, picked and ready for …
Erwin Kiwanis Club celebrating centennial in 2021
Contributed Photo • In Feburary, Erwin Kiwanis Club President Sandy Lingerfelt, left, presented Unicoi County Public Library Director Selena …
More people choosing to vaccinate as delta variant continues surging, experts recommend masks
By Richard Rourk
Health officials say that more Tennesseans are getting vaccinated in Unicoi County and across the Volunteer State. …
Delta variant taxing Ballad’s pediatric resources
By Richard Rourk
According to an Aug. 13 press release, Ballad Health unequivocally supports taking all appropriate measures to keep …
Erwin BMA holds first reading vote on ending commercial trash pick-up service
By Richard Rourk
Trash pick-up provided a hot topic of discussion for the Erwin Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting …
Bondsmen face burglary, assault charges in case
By Richard Rourk
Police say a scary situation for an Erwin girl arose when three bail bondsmen allegedly broke into …
Popular mobile eatery NOLI bounces back after devastating spring fire
Contributed Photo • The interior of Jason Howze’s NOLI Food Truck was gutted by a blaze that broke out …
Former Trustee says he is enjoying his retirement
Contributed Photo • Paul Berry, right, and his wife, Jewell, are enjoying his retirement from his post as Unicoi …