Star Photo/Amber Wadovick Halloween events like this allow families ot participate in time-honored traditions like trick-or-treating in a safe, comfortable environment they may not have otherwise.

Star Photo/Amber Wadovick Unaka High School students dresseed up and gathered at their football field Tuesday evening to host a trunk-or-treat event for their community.

Star Photo/Amber Wadovick Principal Betsy Oliver (right) attended the trunk-or-treat, along with other community members such as the animal shelter and Keep Carter County Beautiful.