COVID-19 numbers continue to rise
By Richard Rourk
Ballad Health continues to see a spike in Covid-19 cases in the region while health organizations push …
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Survey reveals public attitudes toward COVID-19
By Richard Rourk
The Tennessee Department of Health has released results from a third party, statewide quantitative and qualitative survey …
Grants available to child care agencies
From Staff Reports
The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is once again partnering with The Community Foundation of Middle …
Ballad prepares for next phase of pandemic
By Richard Rourk
Ballad Health is already at work getting ready for the next phase of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. …
Ballad names Loveland Hobson new head of Unicoi County Hospital
From Staff Reports
Ballad Health has named Loveland Hobson as assistant vice president and administrator of Unicoi County Hospital, bringing …
Rocky Mount to present Woolly Day and Garden Arts Festival
Photo Contributed • An upcoming two-day festival will celebrate all things woolly.
From Staff Reports
Rocky Mount State Historic …
Enthusiasm for Onewheel recreation arrives in Unicoi County
Photo by Richard Rourk • Matt Moses gets reading to go Onewheeling.
By Richard Rourk
The future of personal …
County, towns of Erwin and Unicoi, stand to benefit from American Rescue funds
By Richard Rourk
Financial relief is on the way to the area thanks to the American Rescue Plan Act of …
County man charged with TennCare drug fraud
From Staff Reports
A Unicoi County man is charged in nearby Washington County with six counts of TennCare fraud for …
Tennessee opening vaccination eligibility to all people 16 and older
By Richard Rourk
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced that all Tennessee adults will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccination no later …
Ballad ramping up vaccination efforts in region
By Richard Rourk
Ballad Health began providing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations at their community vaccination centers (CVCs) in Tennessee to …
Ballad officials warn against succumbing to ‘pandemic fatigue’ as race to get everyone vaccinated continues
By Richard Rourk
COVID-19 numbers are again on the rise in the region.
With restrictions being lifted throughout the region …
Groovy Smoothie looking to join ranks of local eateries
By Richard Rourk
Good vibes are coming to the corner of Main Avenue and Union Street.
The Groovy Smoothie is …
Scholarship endowment honors UCHS graduate
By Bryan Stevens
Unicoi County High School graduate Jack Stallard will be the namesake for a scholarship to be given …
Father, son inducted into Clinchfield Railroad Hall of Fame
A.J. “Alf” Peoples poses in front of the historic Clinchfield Railroad train station in Erwin, Tennessee.
By Bryan Stevens …
Missing hikers found safe
By Richard Rourk
An evening stroll turned into a nightmare for a pair of hikers Thursday, March 11.
Photo Contributed …
Chamber distributes ‘Best’ awards to local winners
Erwin Record Photo by Richard Rourk / From left: Unicoi County Chamber of Commerce Representative Dustin Brown watches Marsha …
County schools announce parent-teacher conferences for March 18
From Staff Reports
Director of Unicoi County Schools John English has announced Parent-Teacher Conference Day will be held Thursday, March …
Northeast State to host new Tennessee Reconnect virtual event March 16
From Staff Reports
Northeast State Community College will host a Tennessee Reconnect virtual information session via Zoom on Tuesday, March …
Unicoi Clear group expresses concerns about expansion of asphalt facility
By Richard Rourk
The Town of Unicoi’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen is scheduled to make a decision on what …