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Blount County shows its volunteer spirit
In times of devastation, communities band together — Blount County is no exception. Hurricane Helene blew through East Tennessee and North Carolina last week, leaving devastation in its wake. Homes were damaged or lost amidst catastrophic flooding and infrastructure damage. The current death toll is 121, according to The Associated Press. Several Blount County businesses, churches, agencies and schools have come together to collect supplies for those affected by the...
Community Kitchen, like Canton, will bounce back after Helene, board chair says
CANTON — Community Kitchen has been dishing up meals in Canton for nearly 20 years. On Friday, the building was destroyed by Tropical Storm Helene. But down does not mean out, the staff says. They are not going to let the devastation stop serving meals and providing other services. They are just going...
US Small Business Administration offering disaster assistance for people affected by Hurricane Helene
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. — People in areas of Tennessee that saw historic flooding from the impact of Hurricane Helene can apply for special loans through the United States Small Business Administration to help recover from the damage. The administration said SBA disaster loans are available in Carter, Cocke, Greene,...
Blount County Animal Center Dog of the Week: Twiggy
Twiggy and her BFF Trinket were having a girls’ night out on Butterfly Gap Road. They were doing the typical girly things, like practicing their model poses and playing light as a feather, stiff as a board, when Blount County Animal Center decided it was past their curfew. They went immediately to the center without even stopping for any pizzas or ice cream. “You never let us do anything fun,”...
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