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A Life Lived: Teddy Reed was a dedicated public servant
It has been said: “The public can choose when they take a call, but where you’re a cop you gotta take ’em all.” Gentry Theodore Reed, better known as “Teddy” to his family, friends, and fellow police officers, died September 27 at the age of 78. Reed was a law enforcement officer, having retired from […] The post A Life Lived: Teddy Reed was a dedicated public servant appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
NC Gov. Roy Cooper visits Lansing
LANSING — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper visited Lansing on Oct. 3 to see first hand the damage Hurricane Helene inflicted on the community. Stopping by the Lansing Volunteer Fire Department, the governor spoke with residents and community leaders, taking time to listen to their concerns. He also spoke with business owners and volunteers while he toured CJ’s Market, one of the many businesses impacted by the storm. “We are...
I-40 and I-26 aren't the only major roads that need repairs after Helene flooding
Interstates 40 and 26 in Tennessee will require extensive, long-term repairs before anyone can drive on them again – and they're not the only ones. In addition to the two interstates, numerous other state roads in East Tennessee are closed and in need of significant repairs after flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. Tennessee Department of Transportation crews already are working on roads around the region. ...
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.
FEMA Deputy Administrator Eric Hooks visits Carter County
By Ivan Sanders City of Elizabethton PIO For those who have been calling for a stronger FEMA presence in the county, that call was heard on Wednesday when FEMA Deputy Administrator Eric Hooks visited the MARC (Multi-Agency Resource Center) set up next door to the Farm Bureau in Elizabethton. The deputy administrator assists the administrator […] The post FEMA Deputy Administrator Eric Hooks visits Carter County appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
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.
FEMA opens Multi-Agency Resource Center in Elizabethton for flood relief
A FEMA Multi-Agency Resource Center has been established to assist individuals affected by the recent flooding in Carter County. The center is designed to help residents apply for disaster assistance and receive guidance on available resources. The center is located at the Driver Services Center, 1741 Hwy. 19E, Elizabethton. It operates Monday through Saturday from […] The post FEMA opens Multi-Agency Resource Center in Elizabethton for flood relief appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
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