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US Small Business Administration offering disaster assistance for people affected by Hurricane Helene
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. — People in areas of Tennessee that saw historic flooding from the impact of Hurricane Helene can apply for special loans through the United States Small Business Administration to help recover from the damage. The administration said SBA disaster loans are available in Carter, Cocke, Greene,...
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 […]
Johnson City Area Home Builders Association warns against ‘nomadic scammers’ who capitalize on disasters
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Johnson City Area Home Builders Association (JCAHBA) is warning community members whose homes have been damaged from recent flooding to be aware of scammers posing as building contractors. The JCAHBA said people looking to take advantage of those who have lost or damaged property are already flocking to the […]
News Channel 11 telethon raises more than $400K for local flood relief
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — News Channel 11 hosted a telethon in-studio on Monday to raise funds for the United Way of East Tennessee Highlands’ Disaster Relief Fund after flooding ravaged the region. The telethon ran from noon until 6:30 p.m. and donations continued online following the on-air fundraising event. The amount of money raised […]
ETSU, TEMA to host disaster relief volunteer training
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — East Tennessee State University (ETSU) and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) will host a disaster relief volunteer training for students and employees. The training aims to equip volunteers with the skills and knowledge needed to support recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene. “In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which […]
National Storytelling Festival has been canceled
The 2024 National Storytelling Festival in Historic Jonesborough, Tennessee has been canceled. Michael Carson, ISC president, said it is with deep sorrow, that he is making the announcement of the cancellation of the 2024 National Storytelling Festival the first weekend in October. “The Southeast region has been devastated by Hurricane Helene,” Carson said. “Roads and […] The post National Storytelling Festival has been canceled appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Planet Fitness opens its doors in Elizabethton for those impacted by Hurricane Helene
Planet Fitness is opening its doors to anyone impacted by Hurricane Helene, allowing them to use the Elizabethton location free of charge. Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, Planet Fitness’ Elizabethton club is welcoming anyone impacted to utilize Planet Fitness amenities free of charge. The club will provide members and nonmembers with access to […] The post Planet Fitness opens its doors in Elizabethton for those impacted by Hurricane Helene appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Weekend adversity brings Bucs’ identity into focus
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The ETSU football team spent most of its weekend on a trio of team buses, stranded outside of Asheville, North Carolina for about 14 hours on Friday. But still, the they took the field in Charleston on Saturday evening to grab a first Southern Conference win of the season over […]
Sycamore Shoals Hospital resumes inpatient services; county health department to reopen Thursday
According to Ballad Health, Sycamore Shoals Hospital will resume inpatient services on Wednesday, opening 12 beds for patients. Due to rising flood waters from the Watauga River, the hospital evacuated 39 inpatients on Friday and suspended all medical operations except for emergency services. The hospital is located at U.S. 321 and West Elk Avenue. Carter […] The post Sycamore Shoals Hospital resumes inpatient services; county health department to reopen Thursday appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
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