Town of Unicoi BMA faces $138K budget shortfall
By Richard Rourk
The Town of Unicoi Board of Mayor and Aldermen met on April 27 and on May 4 …
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Town of Unicoi cancels annual Freedom Fest
From Staff Reports
The Town of Unicoi’s annual Freedom Fest, scheduled for July 4, has been canceled to help prevent …
Eligible voters can request absentee ballot
From Staff Reports
Beginning May 8, eligible Tennesseans can request a ballot to vote absentee by-mail for the Aug. 6 …
Courthouse visitors should expect temperature checks
Garland “Bubba” Evely, David Hawk, Eric Carroll, Mitzi Bowen and Rusty Crowe display a no-touch thermometer that will be …
Mayor: County, others working to address flooding issues
By Richard Rourk
Unicoi County continues to struggle with the latest round of flooding which hit the area on April …
Current ambulance services sees decrease in calls; new Unicoi County EMS still planned
By Richard Rourk
As Unicoi County EMS moves forward to meet its scheduled start date in July, Washington County EMS …
Support sought for local pandemic relief
By Richard Rourk
Erwin Utilities has partnered with the United Way of Unicoi County and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA …
Unicoi County Commission chooses state insurance plan for employees
By Richard Rourk
The Unicoi County Commission has come to an agreement regarding employee insurance for the upcoming fiscal year. …
Recorder field drops to two for Erwin
By Richard Rourk
Erwin has moved one step closer to finding its next city recorder.
Longtime City Recorder Glenn Rosenoff …
County Commission discusses flooding issues
By Richard Rourk
The Unicoi County Commission held its latest monthly meeting on Monday, April 27, through Zoom to discuss …
Board of Education OKs bid for auditorium project, survey going out to seniors
Debbie Hatcher, left, and Misty Bishop were recently recognized as teachers of the year by the Unicoi County Board …
Suspect arrested in alleged Unicoi shooting
According to local law enforcement, Clayton Decatur Justis has been arrested in connection with a reported shooting that occurred …
Officials say flooding assistance possible
Several roadways throughout Unicoi County have been heavily damaged by three floods this year. (Photo contributed by the Unicoi …
Official: Cases at NFS not county residents
By Richard Rourk
While COVID-19 has affected millions of people around the world, Unicoi County has been rather fortunate.
According …
School’s out – for now
By Richard Rourk
COVID-19 continues to disrupt daily life for everyone and in it has now prevented a group of …
Town of Erwin officials approve alcohol curbside pickup, delivery
By Richard Rourk
Erwin has officially joined neighboring areas, including Johnson City, in allowing businesses that serve alcohol to do …
Town of Unicoi BMA holds Zoom meeting, others scheduled
By Richard Rourk
The Town of Unicoi Board of Mayor and Aldermen held its first social distancing meeting on Monday …
For UCHS students, the shows will go on – eventually
UCHS drama members Isaac Lewis, Nich Hensley, Eli McIntosh, Chris Doughty, Kayla Carson, Kate Hollenbeck, Emily Wells, Gaby Davis …
Erwin BMA conducts business via Zoom, approves $1.9M trail
By Richard Rourk
The coronavirus could not keep the Town of Erwin …
Upcoming festivals canceled
By Richard Rourk
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the cancellation of several of Unicoi County’s spring and summer festivals. …