Think about it: today's new local cases didn't know they had it a few days ago, but they did. So while I feel great now, I'm taking advice, assuming I have it & acting accordingly. I can't work @ home, so I'm extra cautious on the job. I want to be part of the solution.

Seen on Elm Street... 🧼🙌🏻 #washyourhands #flattenthecurve ift.tt/2Ubx8bj

The March 25 issue is now available. Included is a special section about the Unicoi County High School spring sports teams!

Event update: The Unicoi County Ministerial Association has canceled the Witness Walk planned for Good Friday (April 10). In addition, the Erwin Kiwanis Club has canceled the community Good Friday service that was scheduled to take place at Centenary United Methodist Church.

Don't miss out on the beautiful weather today and this weekend! Take a walk through #DowntownErwin and see how many bears you can spot in windows of the businesses and homes. Can you find our little guy at Erwin Utilities? #CommunityBearHunt #lovewhereyoulive #socialdistancing

👇. To know the culture of the Appalachian Highlands, listen to this podcast by Katie Couric. This region includes the Tri-Cities, dozens of counties surrounding them, and all of SW Virginia. No place like it!!! We are grateful to be part of the Appalachian Highlands!

All three centers are offering extended hours this week. Please remember that all blood donations will require an appointment to facilitate proper physical distancing in order to protect our donors and staff. #giveherehelphere

On this rainy day, a good #socialdistancing activity could be completing the 2020 U.S. Census! It only takes a few minutes to invest in Unicoi County! #lovewhereyoulive

We wish you and your family a safe, happy, and healthy Easter Holiday weekend!

Unicoi County joined a long list of counties that have provided free drive-thru COVID-19 tests to any Tennessee resident as COVID-19 rapid testing was held on Sunday, May 3. erwinrecord.net/featured-news/…

“This is a tremendous win for Unicoi County,” Mayor Garland "Bubba" Evely said. “Securing that many jobs for Unicoi County is definitely a win.” erwinrecord.net/local-news/pla…

At The Sanctuary, elephants have acres of room to roam. Nosey often travels from the farthest point on one side of her habitat to the farthest point of another, grazing along the way! (She is coated in coconut oil, which we use to moisturize the elephants’ skin.)

“The United Way of Unicoi County is excited to announce that the $10,000 community giving goal for the COVID-19 Community Relief Fund has been met,” United Way Spokeswoman Lynnsey Seagroves said. erwinrecord.net/local-news/uni…

The Erwin Elephant Revival has returned to Erwin, and this year the statues are larger and more colorful than ever. erwinrecord.net/featured-news/…

Scott's Strawberry and Tomato Farms: All 38 employees who tested positive for COVID-19 cleared, recovered bit.ly/2N9qCxF

A local organization of young professionals is looking for the public’s help regarding one of Erwin’s most recognizable landmarks. erwinrecord.net/featured-news/…

The Joint Economic and Community Development Board of Unicoi County (JECDB) and Erwin Fiber are actively recruiting participants for the Remote Work Ready Pilot Program. erwinrecord.net/community-news…

Hub’s the word: NeTREP reaffirms support for regionalism plan Jeff Keeling WJHL has the full story on WJHL.com trib.al/96shwQj

Stimulating economic growth requires accessibility to quality homes that families can afford. By investing in housing for local workforces, communities across #Appalachia can incentivize business development & enhance local tax bases. cc: RISE Erwin bit.ly/31rDYQi

There is a new boutique in Erwin offering a little bit of western, a little bit of rock and roll and a whole lot of something new in downtown Erwin. johnsoncitypress.com/news/local-new…