Erin, a lifelong resident of South County, has been passionate about writing and photography since her days at North Kingstown High School's studen newspaper, "The Current Wave."
She recently graduated from the University of Rhode Island with bachelor's degrees in both journalism and public relations. She has written and contributed to several local magazines and newspapers including The Jamestown Press, The North East Independent and South County Living Magazine, among others. Over the years her writing has focused on topics ranging from fashion trends to State House politics.
You can contact Erin Tiernan via e-mail at erinvtiernan@gmail.com or by phone at 401-835-4105.
An alleged drunken driver from Charlestown is arrested with guns in his car, an SK man is arrested for possession of heroin, and another local man is charged with four counts of theft.
After a flurry of complaints over the school committee's procedure for dealing with public comment, Chairwoman Maureen Cotter issued a pair of statements during Tuesday night's meeting.
Adoptable pets at the Animal Rescue League of Southern Rhode Island.
Locals will welcome in a new restaurant on Old Tower Hill Road and changes at a local landmark eatery in the next month, following approval by the Town Council on Monday night.
A Westerly teen is arrested for driving under the influence, and a celebration for the end of exams ends in arrest for four URI students.
The Animal Rescue League of Southern Rhode Island brings you adoptable pets to fill your heart and home.
An accident victim slaps the driver who hit her, URI events spur multiple arrests, and a Welcome House resident reports sexual assault.
The CRMC nixed the town's effort to reclassify Matunuck as a man-made shoreline, ensuring that a seawall to stave off erosion would not be in the village's future.
Several defendants went before the judge in Fourth Division District Court the past week.
Multiple URI students are arrested heading to events at the Ryan Center in Kingston.
Town officials announced on Monday that the CRMC would reconsider its April 10 decision to deny the town's application to erect a 202-foot steel sheet-pile wall to protect public infrastructure at its meeting on Tuesday at South Kingstown High School.
Several defendants went before the judge in Fourth Division District Court today.
Locals are invited to the South County YMCA on Saturday for Bike Day, an all-ages event that will connect the community with bicycles, bike safety and a healthier lifestyle.
Nearly two years since Carl and Kenneth Tetzner set plans in motion to add a second story to the iconic Phil's Restaurant on Main Street, they received a final stamp of approval from the SK Town Council.
The following incident reports are based solely on information provided by the South Kingstown Police Department and describes their actions from April 4 to April 9, 2012. These reports do not indicate a conviction.
School officials are working with students to deal with issues of bullying after inaccurate rumors of a shooting resurfaced online last night, bombarding the high school office and police station with phone calls from concerned parents.
The following incident reports are based solely on information provided by the South Kingstown Police Department and describes their actions from March 27 to April 3, 2012. These reports do not indicate a conviction.
The Wakefield McDonald's and the Route 1 Mobil station both moved closer to breaking ground on major improvement projects after gaining approval on design plans from the Planning Board last week.
Several defendants went before the judge in Fourth Division District Court the past week.
The following incident reports are based solely on information provided by the South Kingstown Police Department and describes their actions from March 21 to March 27, 2012. These reports do not indicate a conviction.
