Former Unicoi official facing charges
By Richard Rourk
A former Town of Unicoi official has been indicted on charges of falsifying election documents following …
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Town of Unicoi celebrates season with new event
By Richard Rourk
Santa and Mrs. Claus passed through town during the Town of Unicoi’s new “Christmas at the Caboose” …
White resigns from Unicoi County Commission
By Richard Rourk
Town of Erwin Mayor Glenn White officially announced his resignation from the Unicoi County Commission during a …
Construction on proposed travel center should begin this spring
By Richard Rourk
A full service travel center will call Unicoi home in 2021.
According to Riggs Oil Company President …
Unicoi Elementary chosen as model school
By Richard Rourk
Unicoi Elementary School received a great honor last month.
On Nov. 20, the Tennessee Behavior Supports Project …
Director says pandemic impacted locals students’ test scores
By Richard Rourk
According to the Tennessee Department of Education ACT state results, participation remained relatively stable with 62,564 …
Unicoi gift drive accepting applications, donations
By Richard Rourk
The Town of Unicoi, Unicoi Volunteer Fire Department and Unicoi Police Department are joining forces to bring …
Domino’s restaurant coming to Erwin
Work is underway to convert the former Sonic restaurant at the corner of Main Avenue and Tucker Street in …
Commission talks pay raises, meeting dates, CARES funds
By Richard Rourk
Several Unicoi County Sheriff’s Department jailers will be receiving a pay raise.
According to Unicoi County Mayor …
Town of Unicoi officials: Travel center planned for Exit 32
Town of Unicoi officials gathered on Monday, Oct. 19, to celebrate the opening of the Doug Hopson Pavilion. (Erwin …
United Way campaign begins in Unicoi County
By Richard Rourk
The United Way of Unicoi County has kicked off its 2020 campaign, but like so many events …
Southeastern Autorama cruising into Erwin Oct. 17
Model A Mac’s owner Mike McIntosh will be bringing his 1930 Model A Ford Phaeton to the Autorama this …
Loans available for business owners, investors in downtown Erwin
By Richard Rourk
The Northeast Tennessee Economic Development Corporation (NETEDC) Downtown Erwin Loan Program is a financial opportunity for small …
Relay For Life celebrates heroes
A sign of “Hope” shines bright outside the Unicoi County Courthouse as part of the kickoff for the Relay …
Getting flu vaccine encouraged
By Richard Rourk
As the crisp breezes of fall blow in, so does flu season.
According to the CDC, flu …
Democratic candidates visit Town of Unicoi
U.S. Senate hopeful Marquita Bradshaw answers questions from Unicoi County citizens during an event held at the Doug Hopson …
Unicoi’s link to the Clinchfield Railroad
From older days, early Clinchfield passenger schedule dated 1909-1920 listed 68 stations. Please note, Unicoi, Tennessee. (Reprinted from the …
Erwin candidates share views during public forum
Moderator Jim Buchanan welcomes mayoral candidates Michael Baker, Glenn White and Cathy Huskins along with aldermen candidates Mickey Hatcher …
Ballad officials says COVID-19 numbers on decline
By Richard Rourk
COVID-19 numbers are trending down across Ballad Health’s service region, according to Ballad Health’s Director of Infection …
DA yet to release Hopson investigation results
By Richard Rourk
An investigation involving a local official is now in the hands of the District Attorney’s office.
The …