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.
After several months of bickering between council members and the public, the Town Council outlined its rules of etiquette to help foster respect in the future.
The following incident reports are based solely on information provided by the South Kingstown Police Department and describes their actions from March 13 to March 20, 2012. These reports do not indicate a conviction
Adoptable pets from the Animal Rescue League of Southern Road Island.
Several defendants went before the judge in Fourth Division District Court on March 15.
After a negative public backlash from the Town Council's Jan. 23 decision to grant a $7,000 tax exemption to the Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, the organization has withdrawn its request.
The following arrest information was supplied by the South Kingstown Police Department and describes their actions from March 2 to March 7, 2012. These reports do not indicate a conviction.
Erik Van Pelt made it through to the 12 on Thursday.
Adoptable pets from the Animal Rescue League of Southern Rhode Island.
Several defendants went before the judge in Fourth Division District Court on Thursday.
The following arrest information was supplied by the South Kingstown Police Department. These reports do not indicate a conviction.
Although residents will most likely enjoy a zero increase in the property tax rate next year, water and wastewater rate increases will be needed to continue to support the programs.
The town manager presented the proposed budget for the 2012-13 fiscal year in a special work session on Monday night. Taxpayers could see no increase in the tax rate, pending the decision on legislation concerning motor vehicle tax valuation.
Narragansett Police released the name of the 22-year-old South Kingstown man killed in a single-car crash on Foddering Farm Road early on Monday morning.
Adoptable pets from the Animal Rescue League of Southern Rhode Island.
The following are based on reports of the South Kingstown Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
South Kingstown native Erika Van Pelt will advance into the top 13 finalists next week on "American Idol."
Several defendants went before the judge in district court Thursday.
Adoptable pets from the Animal Rescue League of Southern Rhode Island.
The Town Council and the town Economic Development Committee met on Wednesday to vet a tax stabilization and exemption program that could help grow business in South Kingstown.
Next week URI students will put their feet to the pavement in less-than-seasonal attire as hundreds race in the college's first Nearly Naked Mile to raise awareness of homelessness in Rhode Island.