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Top Stories From October 1, 2024
Here are the top stories for October 1, 2024. 1Multiple Rutherford County Public Safety Agencies Deploy to East Tennessee. Multiple Rutherford County Safety Agencies deployed Monday night to assist with land search and rescue efforts in east Tennessee from Hurricane Helene. Read more. 2Nashville Zoo Welcomes Two Komodo Dragon Hatchlings.
As floodwaters engulfed a Tennessee hospital, panic set in for those stranded
Angel Mitchell was in knots Friday morning at the eastern Tennessee hospital where her 83-year-old mother had been admitted days earlier for pneumonia. While Mitchell and her brother visited their mother, who was undergoing tests at Unicoi County Hospital, she could hear urgent conversations among the nurses to evacuate the small facility in Erwin, nestled within the Blue Ridge Mountains east of Knoxville.
Gov. Bill Lee and state leaders speak on relief work after historic, deadly flooding in upper East TN
GREENE COUNTY, Tenn. — Governor Bill Lee spoke Tuesday about recovery efforts across upper East Tennessee after historic flooding put some communities underwater and swept away roads. He spoke near a destroyed bridge along I-26, where he said workers were trying to repair the road. He said around 25...
TVA: TN dams were pushed to their limits, but performed as they were supposed to during historic flooding
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Historic flooding pushed Tennessee's dams to their limits but they performed as expected, according to the Tennessee Valley Authority. Friday night into Saturday morning, the TVA activated a condition red warning about an "imminent breach" at the Nolichucky Dam. Leaders said Hurricane Helene brought extreme rainfall which broke record river levels across the region. But, the utility later said the water crested Saturday morning and the dam remained intact.
The Journey Home To Break Ground On Community Resource Center
The Journey Home is thrilled to announce the upcoming groundbreaking ceremony for its new 20,000-square-foot facility. This state-of-the-art facility will provide comprehensive services to address the needs of homeless individuals and families in the community. • Date: Monday, October 14, 2024. • Time: 4:00 PM. • Location: 1207 Old Salem...
$50,000 Powerball Double Play Winner In Nashville
September 29, 2024 – This weekend’s Tennessee Lottery drawings created thousands of winners, including a $360,000 Tennessee Cash jackpot winner in Church Hill in Hawkins County and a $50,000 Powerball Double Play winner in Nashville. Details include:. $360,000 Tennessee Cash winning jackpot ticket was sold at Minor’s Market,...
TEMA provides update after historic East Tennessee flooding
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency spoke Monday after historic flooding swept through many parts of the state after Hurricane Helene. According to the agency, disaster recovery will take years — potentially even decades. More than 100 people in the state are still considered missing,...
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