Erwin swears in new Chief of Police
After a dozen applications were reviewed, leaders in the town of Unicoi have selected a new police chief. Cecil Hobson was sworn in by Mayor Kevin McInturff earlier this week. Hobson spent 16 years...
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Bluff City man arrested on firearms and drugs charges
A Bluff City man was arrested for possession of firearms and drugs. The Bluff City Police Department was investigating a residence on Woodland Drive as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. During the investigation,...
Chase for wanted criminal in Chilhowie ends with his capture
The man who avoided police for several hours and was the subject of a multi-agency search near Interstate 81 was taken into custody Thursday afternoon. A social media report from the Chilhowie Police Department...
Federal forest service crews ready North Carolina boat launch for unveiling
The opening of a boat launch in neighboring North Carolina this weekend coincides with Carter County Tennessee rafting tour companies regaining access to the Nolichucky River where Hurricane Helene destroyed banking and federally-managed property....
