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Kingsport native Charlie Browder helps create “Mountain Strong” slogan and sticker
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — You may remember last week, the Vols pasted stickers on their helmets with the slogan “Mountain Strong” in a show of support for victims of flooding in the region. Come to find out, the sticker was started by Kingsport native and Vols tight end Charlie Browder; and it’s such a hit, […]
Wife Of Former Golf Coach Dibble Dies
The Tusculum University family mourns the passing of Cindy Dibble, the wife of legendary TU golf coach Bob Dibble. Mrs. Dibble passed away last week at the Holston Valley Medical Center. Bob and Cindy were married for 65 years, including 28 (1989-2017) when she was the “First Lady” of the Tusculum men’s and women’s golf programs. Mrs. Dibble supported the Tusculum golf team in a variety of ways, including traveling...
Donations headed to western NC
First Baptist Church in Creedmoor along with local citizens packed up donated food, water, supplies and took heavy equipment to help with the clean-up process in an area in Avery County in western North Carolina Oct. 4. Maxwell Wheeler, one of the leaders of the 20-plus-vehicle caravan, was shocked by the devastation in the area, according to Toni Anne Wheeler. […] The post Donations headed to western NC first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Mountain Electric Cooperative provides latest update on customer outages
NEWLAND — As Avery County continues to rebound from the wallop inflicted by Hurricane Helene, local utilities are feverishly working to get as many people back online with power and other essential services as quickly as possible. Mountain Electric Cooperative has provided daily updates as it works to restore power to sections of Avery County and Carter and Johnson counties in Tennessee. The utility provider shared via social media that it has plenty of materials (including poles) to work with, and trucks are arriving daily. ...
Patriots Motorcycle Club Delivers Convoy of Relief Aid to Hurricane Victims
GREENBRIER COUNTY W.Va. (WVDN) – On the morning of Oct. 3, the wheels of the Patriots Motorcycle Club were turning, but this time instead of using their motorcycles, members rolled into Elizabethton, Tennessee, with a convoy of trailers loaded with tens of thousands of dollars in relief aid to those affected by Hurricane Helene. Before […] The post Patriots Motorcycle Club Delivers Convoy of Relief Aid to Hurricane Victims appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Almost two weeks later, Carter County begins long recovery after Hurricane Helene’s devastating flooding
Almost two weeks after Hurricane Helene unleashed severe flooding in Carter County on Friday, Sep. 27, the communities continue to grapple with widespread devastation. The powerful storm caused significant damage to homes, roads, and public spaces, leaving many residents in need of assistance as they work to rebuild their lives. The heavy rains and subsequent […] The post Almost two weeks later, Carter County begins long recovery after Hurricane Helene’s devastating flooding appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
VDOT repairs bridges in Taylor’s Valley area of Washington County
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — Two bridges in the Taylor’s Valley area of Washington County, Virginia have been repaired. According to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), multiple teams assembled, installed and repaired the two bridges, allowing the Washington County Service Authority to begin re-establishing water service to the area. Crews from VDOT’s Bristol, Staunton, Northern […]
Avery County food pantry in need of donations amid Hurricane Helene
AVERY COUNTY, N.C. — Nonprofits and other organizations have been working around the clock to provide food and basic essential items for families impacted by Hurricane Helene. Feeding Avery Families is a nonprofit food pantry in Avery County that serves residents of Avery County including Newland, Banner Elk, and...
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