Kayla Hackney
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Johnson City Housing cuts ribbon on new sober living apartments
The Johnson City Housing Authority cut the ribbon Tuesday on their newest housing project — Myrtle Court. → Read More
Retired Johnson City flag presented to designer's children
“He just constantly had ideas to do things that would make this city a better place, a better place to live and attract people who love this region,” said Joe → Read More
Steel Rails Coffee House opens in new space
Steel Rails Coffee House in downtown Erwin celebrated the opening of its new storefront on Friday. → Read More
One dead following tractor trailer crash on I-26 in Unicoi County
A man is dead after a tractor trailer overturned on I-26 near exit 50 in Unicoi County on Tuesday. → Read More
Johnson City Press Christmas Box provides Christmas dinner for local family of seven
The Johnson City Press Christmas Box is helping a local family in need have “the best Christmas ever.” “Every year I always say, ‘We want it to be the best Christmas ever,’” said Salvation Army Captain Benny Carringer. → Read More
Baker, Huskins and Wilcox Vaughn will win Erwin BMA seats, Radford and Kevin McInturff will win Unicoi
Voters in Erwin and the town of Unicoi each returned an incumbent to their respective boards of Mayor and Aldermen, while voters in Unicoi also chose not to retain an → Read More
Robinson's Animal Hospital has growing dog blood donor list
People often take the time to donate blood, but not many people realize that dogs can be blood donors, too. → Read More
Unicoi County Commission votes to increase pay for sheriff's department employees
The Unicoi County Commission voted to increase pay for sheriff’s department employees during their meeting Monday. → Read More
Unicoi BMA votes to rezone property, hire civil engineer for Massachusetts Avenue project
The Unicoi Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to rezone property in town during their meeting Monday. → Read More
Unicoi County High School last in Tennessee to become Ayers Foundation Scholarship school
Unicoi County High School students received a huge surprise on Monday morning - $16,000 toward their college education. → Read More
Proposed Fishery Park splash pad scrapped by Erwin BMA
A planned splash pad for Erwin’s Fishery Park was scrapped during Monday’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting. → Read More
Johnson City Symphony to perform free concert on Sunday
The Johnson City Symphony will kick off their 2022-23 concert season with a free, family-friendly concert on Sunday. → Read More
Local author pens book on history of Piney Flats
A local author is highlighting the big history of one small, local community. → Read More
"Abandoned Tennessee Treasures" book features St. John's Mill, Hagey's Grocery
A new book from a Nashville-based author is highlighting some local abandoned locations. → Read More
WETS-FM Director Wayne Winkler retires
A lot has changed in radio since Wayne Winkler started working at WETS-FM in 1978. → Read More
Evely, Thomas and Edwards-Tipton win election in Unicoi County
Unicoi County voters decided the outcome of two county races on Thursday. → Read More
County mayor contested race in Unicoi County
It’s election day in Unicoi County. Polls will open at all locations across the county beginning at 8 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Voters can find their appropriate election day polling place by visiting or downloading the GoVoteTN app. → Read More
Unicoi County Commission approves new budget, tax rate
There will be no tax increases for Unicoi County residents in the new fiscal year. → Read More
Unicoi County Commission discusses 2022-23 fiscal year budget
The Unicoi County Commission presented the county’s 2022-23 fiscal year budget during their meeting on Monday. → Read More
Nick Hughes sworn in as town of Unicoi police chief
Hughes is a Unicoi County native and has lived in the town of Unicoi for over 20 years. → Read More