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FIRST STEPS: Avery County begins long road of recovery from Helene
AVERY COUNTY — Almost two weeks have passed since the unwelcome arrival of Hurricane Helene through Avery County, but in many ways it feels to many as if time has stood still. From the shock and disbelief of what was left behind in the wake of the storm to the scale and effort of “mucking out” and cleaning that entailed, the residents of the region have worked around the clock to attempt to piece back their lives to a degree. ...
Avery County church continues service despite damage from Helene
AVERY COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) –A 130-year-old Avery County Church stands tall after Hurricane Helene washed away a part of the building’s foundation. Church elder David Ellis says what’s now a muddy trail was once Curtis Creek Road in Elk Park. It’s surrounded by down powerlines, debris and what’s left of homes that were washed away […]
Johnson County provides updated road closures, resources
JOHNSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Johnson County provided an update on road closures and resources for those in need throughout the county. Road Closures As of Tuesday, the following road closures are active in Johnson County: County roads are passable but those traveling are asked to remain cautious. A release from the Johnson County Mayor’s […]
‘Mother nature took back her mountains.’ Surviving Helene in Boone.
Outside of Asheville, Boone is one of the largest population centers in Western North Carolina. It’s a major tourist destination and educational hub. Folks in Boone and around Watauga County are pulling together to assess and mitigate the damage caused by landslides and extreme flooding in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene.
September SNAP recipients affected by storm will receive replacement benefits
The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) announced today that it has received federal approval to issue replacement benefits for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers located in the following counties: Carter, Clay, Grainger, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi, and Washington. In response to potential loss of existing food due to flooding, power outages and other […] The post September SNAP recipients affected by storm will receive replacement benefits appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Cranberry Festival returns to Shady Valley this weekend
JOHNSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The annual Shady Valley Cranberry Festival will return to Shady Rock School on Friday and Saturday. The festival will feature auctions, a parade, live music, food vendors and more. Becky Cretsinger sat down with News Channel 11 to talk more about the festival. Admission to the event is free. For […]
Mountain residents meet disaster with resolve
Residents in one mountain county continued to rely on each other to untangle themselves from the mess left by Hurricane Helene even as help from the outside arrived en masse. Will Stricklin, an Iraq War veteran and former Daily Reflector photographer who is now a volunteer firefighter in Mitchell County, said late last week that the main challenge continued to be communications. Stricklin reached his old newspaper Thursday thanks to...
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