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‘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.
Residents of 25 western NC counties are eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
The Division of Employment Security has announced that the 25 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians of North Carolina have been approved for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). Historic flooding brought on by Hurricane Helene destroyed parts of western North Carolina, leaving thousands of residents without homes and jobs. People unemployed as a direct […]
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. ...
State dignitaries tour Avery to assess Helene damage
NEWLAND — With the devastation sparked by Hurricane Helene, the damage has garnered attention on a local, state and national level. Over the past week, several notable state leaders have directly set foot in Avery County to check on its infrastructure, its heroes and people. NC Speaker of the House, Rep. Tim Moore, accompanied by Avery’s NC House Representative Dudley Greene, was on hand Wednesday, Oct. 2, in Avery County...
Ashe County using schools as distribution sites after Helene
ASHE COUNTY, N.C. — Many schools across the area are not back in the classroom as hundreds of students are without power or running water following Helene. Ashe County Schools told WCNC Charlotte's Austin Walker it will be weeks before they reopen. Administrators are not focusing on education right...
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 […]
Tennessee Department of Transportation opens two damaged East Tennessee routes
By J. Holly McCall Tennessee Lookout On Monday, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) reopened to traffic two East Tennessee routes that were severely damaged as a result of Hurricane Helene flooding. According to TDOT, State Route 350 in Greene County — known locally as Jones Bridge Road — was piled 30 feet high with […] The post Tennessee Department of Transportation opens two damaged East Tennessee routes appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
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 […]
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