Army veteran Wayne Clark chosen as parade’s grand marshal
Contributed Photo • Wayne Clark looks up at his image on a banner hanging in downtown Erwin. Clark, a …
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Erwin plans traditional Fourth parade, other festivities for July 3
By Richard Rourk
Photo by Pixabay • Erwin planners are looking forward to staging this year’s Fourth of July Parade. …
Body recovered on Spivey Mountain believed to be missing Jonesborough man
Nicholas Rios Todd
By Richard Rourk
A body found in a wrecked vehicle in a remote area of …
ETSU professor explores experiences of LGBTQ individuals living in Appalachia
From Staff Reports
When Dr. Stacey Williams, an East Tennessee State University psychology professor, began to research the societal experiences …
Unicoi proud to offer annual Freedom Fest with fireworks
By Richard Rourk
Staff Writer
The skies will light up on Sunday, July 4, above Unicoi.
With some regional …
Fourth celebration first event Flag Pond Ruritan has hosted since start of pandemic
Contributed Photo • The popular Tractor Parade will return to the Flag Pond Ruritan’s celebration of the Fourth of …
Unicoi shooting leaves one dead
Connor Bear Cleveland
By Richard Rourk
A shooting early Thursday morning (June 24) in Unicoi has claimed the life …
Erwin men face various fraud charges
From Staff Reports
Two Erwin men have been charged by the Johnson City Police Department with theft over $1,000 …
Brandon Broyles announced as head basketball coach for Lady Devils
Contributed Photo Brandon Broyles will be the new head basketball coach for the Lady Blue Devils.
By Richard Rourk …
‘Heavy in the Holler’ celebrates the American van and the people who love them
Photo by Richard Rourk • Sean Thomas stands with his “Vanther,” a van named for a color scheme …
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 …
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 …