In large bowl, combine chocolate, marshmallows and 1/4 cup heavy cream. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth. If not melted after 2 minutes, microwave on 15 second intervals, stirring in between.) Let cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes. Once mixture is cooled, whip remaining cream in another bowl until soft peaks form. Transfer 1/4 cup to small bowl for topping ...

The next regular workshop and meeting of the Union County Board of Education will be on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Union County High School. The workshop will begin at 6:00 p.m. with the meeting immediately to follow.

There will be no school board workshop or meeting on Thursday, September 18.

Plant life is absolutely lush in our part of the world. If ground is not paved or has a building on it, it usually has plants growing on it or at least trying to get a toe hold. Which begs the question: how do plants spread if they are literally rooted to the ground? The answer is in seed design, and several ingenious mechanisms are used to allow plant embryos (seeds) to move away from the shadows of the mother plant.

“I can’t believe you just did that!” This phrase and a couple more were usually said to me at Homecomings or family get-togethers. So, what did I do that was so terrible?

A new study found that adults with newly diagnosed sciatica who initially received chiropractic spinal manipulation (CSM) were significantly less likely to experience opioid-related adverse drug events (ORADES) such as overdose and poisoning over a one-year follow-up compared to those receiving usual medical care.

By Archie Wilson III
Elvis Presley met President Richard Nixon in the White House on December 21, 1970. Elvis went there because he wanted a Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs (BNDD) badge, and because he was concerned over drug abuse and the culture of the United States. This is ironic because Elvis later overdosed on prescription drugs. However, he was never known to participate in the consumption of illegal drugs.

The Union County Board of Education Differentiated Pay Committee will meet at Maynardville Elementary School on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. regarding teacher merit bonus.

Hunters and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to attend a special Deer Processing Class presented by Union County Extension’s Family and Consumer Science Agent, with guest presenters, on Saturday, October 11th, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson’s Deer Processing, 520 W Mountain View Rd, Corryton, TN 37721.

This free, hands-on workshop will feature a live demonstration on how to properly field dress a deer and how to break it down into different cuts of meat. Participants will also receive information on venison recipes and how to safely preserve venison so nothing goes to waste.

Members of the Union County School Board recently attended the Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) Fall District meeting, held at Valley View Elementary School in LaFollette, Tennessee. The meeting brought together school board members from across East Tennessee to discuss education policy, participate in training and share updates on local district initiatives.

Union County was represented by Board Chair Jessica Buck, Vice Chair Rebecca Lock, and board members Charlie Hamilton, Terry Washam, Jimmy Carter and Harold Cooke.

The second Hamilton Family Gathering of Generations will take place on Saturday, September 13, at 11 a.m. at the Union County Historical Society at 3824 Maynardville Highway.