The Erwin Record

05/30/2026

A Thursday two-vehicle crash in Unicoi resulted in a fatality, injuries.
https://erwinrecord.net/news/375428/84-year-old-woman-killed-in-unicoi-crash/

A two-vehicle crash in Unicoi has claimed the life of an 84-year-old woman.

05/29/2026

Organizers pleased with turnout for yesterday's job and resource fair.
https://erwinrecord.net/news/375320/long-term-recovery-group-hosts-job-and-resource-fair-for-helene-victims/

The Erwin National Guard Armory played host to a special job and resource fair for people affected by Hurricane Helene from across the region on Thursday.

05/28/2026

Chamber Membership Lunch features pesentation by NFS president.
https://erwinrecord.net/news/375158/nfs-president-discusses-planned-expansion-during-chamber-luncheon/

During the Unicoi County Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon on May 28, Nuclear Fuel Services President Ron Dailey discussed the Erwin manufacturer's upcoming expansion plans.

05/27/2026

Erwin BMA OKs first reading of budget featuring 31-cent property tax increase.
https://erwinrecord.net/news/375040/erwin-bma-oks-property-tax-increase-on-first-reading/

The town of Erwin had its first reading of a fiscal year 2026-27 budget at Tuesday's meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. The proposed budget includes a 31-cent property tax increase.

05/27/2026

Pick up a copy of this week's The Erwin Record at a location convenient to you. Copies are also available at our office at 216 Gay St., Erwin.

05/27/2026

A free jobs and resource fair tomorrow at the National Guard Armory in Erwin aims to help people continue on the path to recovery from Helene.
https://erwinrecord.net/news/370703/flood-affected-residents-invited-to-free-regional-resource-and-job-fair/

The fair aims to support individuals and families impacted by the flooding caused by Hurricane Helene and will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the National Guard Armory, 615 S. Main, Erwin.

05/27/2026

Film crew uses local eatery and Nolichucky River as backdrops for promotional trailer.
https://erwinrecord.net/news/374311/film-crew-uses-erwin-scenes-in-promotional-trailer/

Erwin features in footage filmed for a trailer to promote a movie pitch to investors in order to finish the film.

05/27/2026

For Mabel Edwards, the honors received this week didn’t just celebrate her age, but also a remarkable life.
https://erwinrecord.net/news/374361/106-and-counting-local-resident-recognized-for-extraordinary-life/

Mabel Edwards was recently recognized for a remarkable life spanning 106 years... and counting.

05/26/2026

Pick up a copy of tomorrow’s edition of The Erwin Record, which includes sale to the Unicoi County High School Class of 2026, in addition to the usual news, sports, features, puzzles, photos, community events, local history, weather and much more. Copies of the paper are available at our office at 216 Gay St., Erwin, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

05/26/2026

Unicoi County Care and Share gets a helpful donation from the local Knights of Columbus.
https://erwinrecord.net/news/374432/knights-of-columbus-give-back-with-donation-to-care-and-share/

Giving back was the spirit of the day when the Knights of Columbus Catholic Men's fraternity, in association with the St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, donated $1,000 to Unicoi County Care and Share on May 18.