Library, Chamber benefit from distribution of ARPA funding
Erwin Record Photo by Bryan Stevens • The Unicoi County Chamber of Commerce received $4,344 in ARPA funding …
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County officials discuss damage to parking lot
By Ty Butler
Officials say that a parked Unicoi County school bus caused noticeable damage to a church parking lot …
Evely wins reelection
Garland “Bubba” Evely
From Staff Reports
Based on unofficial election results, Unicoi County Mayor Garland “Bubba” Evely has been …
Tennessee ranks as sixth least expensive market in nation for gas prices
From Staff Reports
The Tennessee gas price average fell below $4 per gallon on Friday, July 22, for the first …
Boogie Machine on schedule to play for Dog Days Riverfest Debut
By Ty Butler
Daniel Byrd’s journey from New York to East Tennessee wasn’t planned, but that hasn’t stopped the lead …
Erwin’s Clinchfield Federal Credit Union to join social media blitz on July 29
Contributed Photo • Clinchfield Federal Credit Union members can stop by and have their photo taken to show their …
BMA approves suspension of Erwin police officer
By Ty Butler
The Erwin Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a scheduled meeting Monday, July 25, to discuss various …
Commission passes budget with decreased tax rate compared to previous year
Erwin Record File Photo • Mayor Garland “Bubba” Evely helped shepherd the county commission’s new budget, which included a …
Owner still hoping to reopen Capitol as a venue for live music shows
Erwin Record Photo • The Capitol Theatre in downtown Erwin got a new lease on life when Robert Fury …
Erwin BMA approves agreement for 911 partnership with county, town of Unicoi
Photo by Ty Butler • The members of the Erwin Board of Mayor and Aldermen considered a 911 partnership …
99th Tennessee 4-H Roundup to convene at UT Martin
From Staff Reports
The 99th State 4-H Roundup and All Star Conference is returning to the University of Tennessee, Martin …
Early voting starts for August election
Erwin Record Photo by Ty Butler • Early voting will be conducted at the office of the Unicoi County …
Operation Southern Slow Down begins July 18, aims to curb speeding
Operation Southern Shield, returns July 18 in five southeastern states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The campaign …
County passes 2022-23 budget without tax rate increase
Erwin Record File Photo • Unicoi County Mayor Garland “Bubba” Evely and the county commissioners worked for about three …
Bonnie Kate to host Eireann’s Call
Contributed Photo • Eireann’s Call will perform Celtic rock at Bonnie Kate on July 1.
From Staff Reports
The …
Fourth of July travel expected to hit records
Photo by Jimmy Dominico/Pixabay • Travel throughout the Volunteer State is expected to set records for the Fourth of …
Simple precautions help people avoid coming into conflict with hungry bears
Photo by Chelsi Burns/USFWS • A black bear cub stands by the road on Skyline Drive at Shenandoah National …
TDOT suspending construction-related lane closures for Fourth holiday
From Staff Reports
Road construction won’t slow motorists across Tennessee over the July 4 holiday. The Tennessee Department of Transportation …
Community Market will return to Erwin Tuesdays from July through September
Contributed Photo • The Community Market returns to downtown Erwin beginning Tuesday, July 5. The weekly market gives local …
Erwin resident named Teacher of the Year at Chuckey-Doak High School
Contributed Photo Erwin resident Tara Baker, left, and colleague Beth Catron, are honored after being named Teachers of the …