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Symphony of the Mountains, Paramount Bristol host Hurricane Helene Benefit Concert
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Paramount Bristol and Symphony of the Mountains hosted a benefit concert Tuesday night, where 100% of proceeds went to support flood disaster relief in the region. The “Hurricane Helene Benefit Concert” allowed people through the doors for a five-dollar donation, but any amount of money towards flood relief was welcome. The […]
After Helene, schools were closed for a week in rural Smyth County. Educators kept working to make sure families had needed resources.
The scattered population in Smyth County added to the challenge of providing relief efforts in the week following the storm. The public schools served as an extension of local emergency services, contributing to relief efforts by providing meals, supplies and comfort to weary families. The post After Helene, schools were closed for a week in rural Smyth County. Educators kept working to make sure families had needed resources. appeared first on Cardinal News.
Tennessee Department of Transportation opens two damaged East Tennessee routes
On Monday, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) reopened to traffic two East Tennessee routes that were severely damaged as a result of Hurricane Helene flooding. According to TDOT, State Route 350 in Greene County — known locally as Jones Bridge Road — was piled 30 feet high with debris. Chunks of road were washed away, […]
Johnson Co. juggling TD voted Best Play of the Week
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Tri-Cities voted and the Week 7 Best Play of the Week goes to a duo from Johnson County. The Longhorns’ Jace Stout lofted a pass for Landell Walker, who bobbled the ball on the run before securing it for a touchdown. Johnson County came away with a huge region […]
VDH offering free testing for private wells impacted by floods
SOUTHWEST, Va. (WJHL) – The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is offering free test kits for individuals who have residential private drinking water wells impacted by flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. According to a release from the VDH, any well submerged during the recent flooding event is likely to be contaminated, even if there is […]
Lady Devils Play Aggressive In District Tourney Opener
Carried by quick starts and a flurry of kills from the whole squad, the Greeneville Lady Devils swept the Johnson County Lady Longhorns 25-8, 25-14, 25-14 in the first round of the District 2-2A volleyball tournament on Monday in Greeneville. “That was one of the most consistent matches that we’ve played in a while. I’m proud of that,” Greenville coach Sara Aiken said. “We came in with a couple of goals and we focused really good on those. We had good consistency tonight.” ...
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