Firefighters work into evening to combat Buffalo Mountain fire
Erwin Record Photo by Richard Rourk • Helicopters helped combat a blaze that started Sunday afternoon on Buffalo Mountain …
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School bus driver faces charges
By Richard Rourk
A Unicoi County Schools bus driver has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault and child neglect …
Be Original: Dr. Enuf, ETSU students partner to launch learning campaign
From Staff Reports
Dr. Enuf and ETSU students launch ‘Be Original’ campaign
The Appalachian Highlands’ favorite soft drink, Dr. Enuf …
Register of Deeds adds new tool to her arsenal for combatting fraud
By Richard Rourk
Unicoi County Register of Deeds Debbie Tittle is putting the resources of her office behind an effort …
Libertarian Party announces state convention for March 18-19
Tthe Libertarian Party of Tennessee moves one step closer to challenging the cult of the omnipotent state and championing the …
Unicoi County Schools planning Parent-Teacher Conference Day for March 17
From Staff Reports
Director of Unicoi County Schools John English has announced a Parent-Teacher Conference Day for Thursday, March 17. …
Political ad contained inaccuracies
Editor’s Note: A political advertisement published in the March 2 edition of The Erwin Record presented erroneous claims that were …
County spared any major flood issues
Erwin Record Photo by Richard Rourk • Recent heavy rainfall helped raise the Nolichucky River in Chestoa, but the …
Former Erwin recorder Randy Trivette named assistant city manager for Johnson City
Contributed Photo • Randy Trivette
From Staff Reports
Johnson City City Manager Cathy Ball announced Thursday that Randy Trivette …
UCSD looking for fugitive after shooting
Jason Daniel Vestal
By Richard Rourk
The Unicoi County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a …
OWL changing to new catalog system at Unicoi County Public Library
From Staff Reports
The Organization of Watauga Libraries (OWL), which includes Unicoi County Public Library, is changing its catalog and …
Deputy stabbed taking man into custody
Allen Parker
By Richard Rourk
A man is facing multiple charges including attempted first-degree murder following an altercation at …
Engle resigns, cites hostility from JECDB chairman
Tyler Engle
By Richard Rourk
The Unicoi County Joint Economic and Community Development Executive Board is in the market …
Grady and Sandy Lingerfelt: Couple credits work and play with success in life
Contributed Photo • Grady and Sandy Lingerfelt are shown with the cake for their 50th wedding anniversary.
By Richard …
Sheriff says domestic dispute resulted in shooting death
Tyler Lee Owens
By Richard Rourk
An early morning call on Monday, Feb. 7, led authorities to the scene …
Snowflake quest: Erwin woman points lens toward winter’s wonders
Photos by Amy Tipton • These examples freezes the fleeting beauty of snowflakes in a photograph that will last …
Proud pigs on parade: Local students compete at Tennessee State Junior Swine Show
Contributed Photo • From left, 4-H Youth Development and Extension Agent I Melissa Shelton, exhibitor Matthew Laws, exhibitor Julie …
When stars align: Couple discusses power of perseverance in relationships
Contributed Photo • Michael and Tara Baker feel that their lives were destined to intersect.
By Richard Rourk
For …
Reversing course, Evely will run for mayor again
Staff Reports
The race for Unicoi County Mayor just got a bit more crowded, and complicated, with the incumbent deciding …
Fates lend a hand: Asheville band featured in music video filmed in Flag Pond to promote wildlife crossings
Contributed Photo • Asheville-based band The Fates contributed a musical video in support of the Safe Passage project.
From …