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Over the Edge: Rappelling for a Reason
What would you do to help a child in need? Just about anything? How about rappel down the 200ft tall “BRISTOL” tower at Bristol Motor Speedway to help improve the lives of children in our region? Speedway Children’s Charities (SCC) and YWCA Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia are inviting the public to step up and […]
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The Answer
The Answer was founded on July 4th, 2018, by Trevor Leonard after personally experiencing the effects that Hemp and CBD use had on his, and his brother’s, arthritis and joint pain. The two brothers, Trevor and Wes, now operate The Answer together. The Answer strives to educate the community on the benefits of Hemp and […]
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Sew Crazy
Sew Crazy Meeting is set for Saturday, April 27th, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church at 201 E. Watauga Ave., Johnson City. The group will be working on Baby Sensory Squares for: Organization: Johnson City Public Library Program: Literacy focus with inclusion of sensory development Age group: Babies (1-18 months) […]
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Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy celebrates 45 years of conservation
Appalachian Spring Conservation Celebration on Thursday, May 16 at USA Raft Adventure Resort in Erwin, TN On Thursday, May 16, the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC) will celebrate its 45th anniversary with the Appalachian Spring Conservation Celebration from 5 to 8 pm at the USA Raft Adventure Resort on the banks of the Nolichucky River, […]
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JRT presents HARVEY
The Jonesborough Repertory Theatre is excited to bring the classic comedy Harvey to their stage May 10-26. JRT’s well-known actor Lucas Schmidt will be portraying Elwood P. Dowd, the role made popular by Jimmy Stewart in the 1950 film. Get your tickets now to see him and the rest of the talented cast. Elwood P. […]
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Gavin Whitson : By Richard Rourk
Staff Writer rrourk@erwinrecord.net Photos: Courtesy of CBS For fans of the television show “Survivor,” it’s time once again to “outwit, outplay and outlast.” For Unicoi County residents, there will be a more personal reason to tune in to the popular CBS show as Erwin resident Gavin Whitson will be a contestant on Season 38 of […]
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Employment Solutions
Employment Solutions originated in 1992 as a family owned and operated independent staffing agency by Michael and Linda Phillips. At that time most of the area agencies were family owned. Over time most have become national corporations or franchises with the important decisions being made at a corporate headquarters in another state. Today, Employment Solutions […]
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Reflections
Reflections Health Spa was established four years ago in Erwin, TN as Reflections Weight Loss Clinic. In September of 2018, Derek and Elizabeth Michael purchased the Clinic and have since added many new exciting services in medical aesthetics. It is their passion and mission to improve the health, well-being and quality of life for people […]
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Clarence’s Drive-In
Clarence’s Drive-In is a gem nestled in Unicoi, TN and was started in 1969 when Clarence Tapp purchased the restaurant from Clyde Engle. The restaurant has been in their family ever since. Clarence’s began as a drive-in complete with carhops. It has grown to a sit-down family dining and takeout restaurant. They expanded the menu […]
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Steel Rails Coffee House
Steel Rails Coffee House opened its doors October of 2013 in beautiful Erwin, TN. The owners felt a need for a nice coffee shop in the downtown area so that is what they had set out to do. The company has steadily grown since their grand opening 5 years ago. It has become a local […]
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Keesecker Appliances, Furniture & Flooring
Keesecker Appliances, Furniture & Flooring opened its doors in 1946. They owned and operated the company well into the 70’s. They then sold it to their sons to continue the family business. Their son Sam ran the store until he passed in 2011. After being open for 65 years the store was facing closure. A […]
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First Ever Axe Throwing House Coming in April to the Tri-Cities
KINGSPORT – Lookout, Tri-Cities! The first ever axe throwing house in this region is coming to downtown Kingsport. King’s Sport Axe House, located at 101 Cherokee Street, Suite 20, in Downtown Kingsport, will be opening their doors for an Open House on April 18th and a Grand Opening and Ribbon Chopping ceremony on April […]
