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Multiple areas to have extended outages in Watauga, Ashe
Even with hundreds of crews working 24/7, Blue Ridge Energy has announced that due to the extent of growing system damage being uncovered by line technicians and damage assessment as repairs progress, some of the hardest hit areas will take another week or longer to restore. “The damage is even more extensive than we first thought,” said Renee Walker, director of public relations. “This is not the news any of us want to hear. However, we are working to keep members informed with the latest...
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 […]
Nearly all Northeast Tennesseans ordered to conserve water
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has issued a mandatory water conservation order for Northeast Tennessee. TDEC issued the order on Tuesday night and stated in a news release that it applies to the entirety of six counties in Northeast Tennessee. All residents of Carter, Greene, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi […]
IRS announces tax relief for Hurricane Helene victims in Tennessee
TENNESSEE, USA — The Internal Revenue Service announced Wednesday that tax relief would be available for individuals and businesses in parts of Tennessee affected by Hurricane Helene, according to a release. Taxpayers now have until May 1, 2025 to make tax payments and file federal individual and business tax returns.
Johnson County getting resources together to help those in need
MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Johnson County is working to get resources together to provide for those in need. The county’s 911 office said it has been without internet since Friday, making it very difficult for them to get in touch with first responders. Kevin Colson, 911 Director for Johnson County, told News Channel 11 […]
Grandfather Mountain closed until further notice
LINVILLE — Due to the lasting effects of the tropical storm’s path through our area, Grandfather Mountain will be closed until further notice for clean up and while we wait for electricity to be restored. The immediate area has suffered landslides, flooding and intense winds. We apologize for any inconvenience and encourage those in our area to stay safe. “At this time, we are also not able to move reservations, give refunds or reach out to folks who have reservations made for the days we are closed. We will remedy these situations as we have access to power/internet,” Grandfather Mountain posted. Existing Grandfather Mountain records are: Most Rain in One Day: 11.3 inches on Sept. 8, 2004Most Rain in Two Days: 12.15 inches on Sept. 7-8, 2004Most Rain in One Month: 32.3 inches in September 2004
Latest: World Central Kitchen activated, Caldwell closes schools for week
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – As North Carolina moves further from last week’s devastating and deadly storm, responses and recovery efforts continue to ramp up and access is starting to open to towns that were completely cut off. Here is the latest. School Is Out Caldwell County Schools announced they will be closed for the […]
Some Carter Co. communities ‘completely cut off’
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Parts of Carter County are still without communication as several people remain missing after historic flooding hit the region. On Monday morning, Carter County leaders held a press conference to provide updates on the county’s status after the floods. The entire press conference can be viewed above. Damage assessment in […]
'Land of Oz' reports minor damage from Helene
Owners of the popular Beech Mountain attraction, "Land of Oz," report that the venue had "minor damage from fallen trees," according to a post on social media Monday. The "Land of Oz" is a theme park inspired by the "Wizard of Oz." It has been visited by celebrities including Debbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher, Muhamed Ali, and Ray Bolger, who played the Scarecrow in the original movie.
NWS: Increased risk of landslides in Avery due to more rain
In coordination with the North Carolina Geological Survey, the National Weather Service has determined that a risk of additional landslide activity exists across the mountains of North Carolina this afternoon and evening. Many unstable slopes remain in areas of steep terrain because of the heavy rain that fell late last week from Helene. Scattered light to moderate rain showers will move across the mountains over the next several hours. While the rain is not expected to cause new flooding, it is possible the rain could be enough to cause a few more slopes to fail, resulting in new landslides. If you live in an area of steep terrain, avoid landslide-prone areas and slopes that are unstable. Be especially alert if you live near a stream, particularly at the base of a mountain or in a cove. Watch for loose-moving soil and rocks or a sudden increase in streamflow. Leave the area quickly if this is observed. When driving along roads where terrain is steep or rocky watch and listen for falling rocks, mud, trees, and other debris.
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