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'Land of Oz' reports minor damage from Helene
Owners of the popular Beech Mountain attraction, "Land of Oz," report that the venue had "minor damage from fallen trees," according to a post on social media Monday. The "Land of Oz" is a theme park inspired by the "Wizard of Oz." It has been visited by celebrities including Debbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher, Muhamed Ali, and Ray Bolger, who played the Scarecrow in the original movie.
Johnson County Courthouse to reopen Tuesday with limited services
JOHNSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Johnson County Courthouse will reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 8:30 a.m. after being closed due to flooding. The Johnson County Government stated in a news release that some services and resources at the courthouse may be limited due to ongoing internet issues. Due to those issues, some credit […]
Latest: World Central Kitchen activated, Caldwell closes schools for week
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – As North Carolina moves further from last week’s devastating and deadly storm, responses and recovery efforts continue to ramp up and access is starting to open to towns that were completely cut off. Here is the latest. School Is Out Caldwell County Schools announced they will be closed for the […]
Carter County Schools providing disaster relief meals, laundry services and more
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Carter County Schools are providing hot meals, laundry services and more to those impacted by severe weather and flooding. Meals can be picked up from the following schools Monday-Friday from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. until further notice: Those needing laundry services are asked to contact the Director of Federal […]
IRS announces tax relief for Hurricane Helene victims in Tennessee
TENNESSEE, USA — The Internal Revenue Service announced Wednesday that tax relief would be available for individuals and businesses in parts of Tennessee affected by Hurricane Helene, according to a release. Taxpayers now have until May 1, 2025 to make tax payments and file federal individual and business tax returns.
Wilkes County opens emergency shelter, invites people from surrounding counties
WILKES COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Wilkes County is stepping up after Hurricane Helene tore through the western part of North Carolina. A shelter has been set up at West Wilkes Middle School at 1677 N. NC-16 in Wilkesboro. Officials there opened the shelter on Sunday, offering a place to rest, enjoy a hot meal and […]
Several communities remain cut off, unable to call 911
By Buzz Trexler Star Correspondent The damage from the remnants of Hurricane Helene that roared through the county overnight Thursday and into Friday was catastrophic and continues to be traumatic, county officials said, and all indications are recovery may take years. Carter County public officials and emergency management officials said during a press conference Monday […] The post Several communities remain cut off, unable to call 911 appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Supplies begin arriving in Ashe County
ASHE COUNTY — As the High Country begins the recovery process from the devastating flooding that Hurricane Helene brought with it, numerous volunteers, donations and supplies began arriving in Ashe County this weekend. At the Ashe County Airport, a plane full of supplies landed over the weekend with volunteers there to help unload the plane and begin distributing these items throughout the community. Robert Powers, Associate Pastor at Appalachian Church, helped coordinate the delivery. ...
TVA: Record levels set at Nolichucky, Watauga Dams
TENNESSEE (WJHL) — The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) provided an update on its system Monday, including record elevations at local dams. The TVA continues to monitor flooding while controlling water movement through its river systems, a release from the TVA stated. The focus is to prevent additional flooding and moving water through the system to […]
Lee, Hagerty, and Blackburn visit Elizabethton, Carter County
BY IVAN SANDERS CITY OF ELIZABETHTON PIO Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, along with U.S. Senators Bill Hagerty and Marsha Blackburn, paid a visit to Elizabethton and Carter County on Tuesday to get a firsthand view of the damage caused by last Friday’s storms, brought by the remnants of Hurricane Helene. The dignitaries visited Elizabethton High […] The post Lee, Hagerty, and Blackburn visit Elizabethton, Carter County appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Tennessee National Guard Assists Emergency Responders in East Tennessee
The Tennessee National Guard is supporting state, county, and local emergency responders assisting areas in Tennessee impacted by severe flooding following the landfall of Hurricane Helene. Working with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, Guardsmen are providing ground and aerial rescue support to those in need. At approximately 12:00 p.m. on...
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