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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 […]
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 County community cleaning up damage from Hurricane Helene
JOHNSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has left many devastated and picking up the pieces of what they lost due to regionwide flooding. Myron Hughes with an Incident Management Team said that the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) confirmed Sunday one weather-related death in Johnson County. Around 12 to 15 families […]
Emergency Information (Updated 10/2/24) Here
Roads: Routes are now open to Morganton via US 19-E, NC 194, and US 221 to NC 181. You can go to the Tri-Cities by taking NC 261 out of Bakersville to Fork Mountain, then NC 226 and over Iron Mountain. Power: French Broad Update (10/1/24) On Friday 9/27, FBEMC...
Elizabethton, Sullivan East fans raise funds for Carter Co. non-profit
BLUFF CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Football has taken a backset in the Appalachian Highlands, for the most part, in recent days. But, on Monday night, the Cyclones and Patriots met on the gridiron – as neighbors came together to support a worthy cause. “These are kids and these kids need to feel like being a […]
Avery County communities rally in the aftermath of Helene
Search and rescue efforts continue with many still missing after Helene. As the dust settles from Hurricane Helene’s devastating blow, residents of western North Carolina are confronting a transformed landscape—and the deep personal losses that come with it. For Sherrye Trice of Foscoe, whose family has lived in the region for generations, the uncertainty looms large.
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.
Some governmental offices to reopen; schools remain closed
City and county governmental offices now plan to reopen on Thursday, with schools remaining closed due to the damage caused by the remnants of Hurricane Helene. Elizabethton City Hall will remain closed on Wednesday, but staff will report to work, as will Elizabethton Electric’s administrative staff; however, no payments will be taken in drive-thru nor […] The post Some governmental offices to reopen; schools remain closed appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
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 […]
LIVE UPDATES: Details emerge on Helene flooding challenges ahead in Tennessee
Dozens of people are still missing in East Tennessee after the remnants of Hurricane Helene devastated the area over the weekend. At least 100 people have died around the Southeast and 2 million homes and businesses were without power Monday. President Joe Biden said at least 600 people were still missing in the wake of Hurricane Helene. ...
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