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Destruction and Recovery: Cocke County suffers widespread damage, loss of water supply
COCKE COUNTY — All three rivers that pass through Cocke County reached record flood stages on Friday causing catastrophic flooding throughout the county. The flooding led to extensive damage of Newport Utilities (NU) equipment, which has left NU water customers all across the county without water. Homes and businesses have been destroyed and some roadways remain impassable because of debris or damage. NU customers without water NU declared a state...
Shower facilities available to Cocke County residents
With water service being out for those relying on Newport Utilities, several area companies and community centers are opening their shower facilities to county residents are no charge. The following is a list of shower facilities that the Plain Talk has been able to confirm as of Monday. Sandvik, which supplies mining and rock excavation equipment, has one shower available at its location at 3307 Old Airport Road in White...
Chiefs collecting items for Cocke County
ROGERSVILLE — The Mobuck Football Booster Club is gathering donations for Cocke County and West Greene high schools. The Chiefs, who opened the season at Cocke County, are working to support the football team and their families in Newport, which experienced destructive flooding and damage from Hurricane Helene. Many there lost everything. Items can be dropped off Tuesday, Oct. 1, and Wednesday, Oct. 2, at the home of the booster...
Newport Utilities provides important answers as water service begins to return
Newport Utilities (NU) has just posted answers to questions many of us are having now that water service is slowly returning. From NU: As water service continues to be restored, we have started receiving many questions about water safety. Here are a few FAQs to guide you: ...
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