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‘A national disaster’: NC couple with Indy ties describes Helene’s impact
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A western North Carolina couple on Monday said it will take years for their community to recover from the effects of Hurricane Helene. Libby and Ron McKinney, who have extended family in Indianapolis, live in Bakersville, N.C. It’s a small town in the Appalachian Mountains about 50 miles northeast of Asheville, near […]
'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 getting resources together to help those in need
MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Johnson County is working to get resources together to provide for those in need. The county’s 911 office said it has been without internet since Friday, making it very difficult for them to get in touch with first responders. Kevin Colson, 911 Director for Johnson County, told News Channel 11 […]
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.
Nearly all Northeast Tennesseans ordered to conserve water
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has issued a mandatory water conservation order for Northeast Tennessee. TDEC issued the order on Tuesday night and stated in a news release that it applies to the entirety of six counties in Northeast Tennessee. All residents of Carter, Greene, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi […]
N.C. mountain town wonders how to face tourism season after Helene
BOONE, N.C. (AP) — Freddie Pell helps lift a vintage wooden chair off the sidewalk and back inside his art gallery. It’s starting to rain in downtown Boone, and he doesn’t want it to get soaked — again. Inside, vast muddy puddles spread across the room...
Multiple areas to have extended outages in Watauga, Ashe
Even with hundreds of crews working 24/7, Blue Ridge Energy has announced that due to the extent of growing system damage being uncovered by line technicians and damage assessment as repairs progress, some of the hardest hit areas will take another week or longer to restore. “The damage is even more extensive than we first thought,” said Renee Walker, director of public relations. “This is not the news any of us want to hear. However, we are working to keep members informed with the latest...
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.
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