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Youngkin visits flood-wrecked Southwest Virginia, public assistance approved
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin was in Southwest Virginia on Saturday to survey the damage wrought by Hurricane Helene. Youngkin saw firsthand the wreckage left by floodwaters in Damascus. Congressman Morgan Griffith, State Senator Todd Pillion and Delegate Israel O’Quinn accompanied the governor. “We are heartbroken for all Virginians and Americans […]
Northern Virginia rescue crews help dozens in Southwest Virginia after Helene
DAMASCUS, Va. (DC News Now) — Water rescue teams from a few Northern Virginia fire departments are returning home after spending days performing heroic rescue efforts in Southwest Virginia. Crews from several departments made the long trip to the hardest-hit parts of the commonwealth after Helene. While many departments started in different locations, a few […]
Five counties close schools for at least a week
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Five Northeast Tennessee school systems will remain out at least through Oct. 4, their leaders announced Sunday. Additionally, Elizabethton City Schools and most colleges and universities are closed for at least part of the week. Johnson, Carter, Unicoi, Greene and Washington counties — all of which received devastating flood impacts […]
WATCH: Arlington County crews make rescue in Southwest Virginia after Hurricane Helene sparks flooding
VIRGINIA (DC News Now) — Video released by the Arlington County Fire Department shows the moment that responders got over 10 people to safety after rising flood waters caused by Hurricane Helene overtook a bridge in Damascus, Virginia. On Friday, Sept. 27, the Arlington County Water Rescue Team responded to Mountain City Road in Damascus […]
Officials confirm 2 weather-related deaths in Unicoi, Johnson counties
UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – News Channel 11 was at Unicoi County High School on Sunday afternoon to attend a press conference after devastating flooding throughout the county. The press conference was streamed live and can be watched above. During the briefing, Myron Hughes with the Incident Management Team said two weather-related deaths have been […]
VADOC sends thousands of meals to families in Southwest Virignia recovering from Helene
RICHMOND, Va. (DC News Now) — After remnants of Hurricane Helene surged through Southwest Virginia, bringing heavy rain and tornadoes, several communities are now working to pick up the pieces. In response, team members, inmates and probationers from the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) are taking action to assist Virginians in need. In an announcement […]
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 […]
TEMA: 109 total missing in Washington, Unicoi counties
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) listed 62 people missing in Washington County and 47 in Unicoi County in its latest update early Sunday evening — though authorities believe many of those people are safe and just unreachable by phone.
LIVE UPDATES: Search continues for people missing in Helene Tennessee floods
National Guard crews are working with local authorities and national disaster relief nonprofits in northeast Tennessee to coordinate basic services. The most immediate concern is the number of missing people after five were found dead. "We do expect this number to change," spokesperson Myron Hughes of the Unicoi County Emergency Management Agency...
Johnson County Courthouse to reopen Tuesday with limited services
JOHNSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Johnson County Courthouse will reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 8:30 a.m. after being closed due to flooding. The Johnson County Government stated in a news release that some services and resources at the courthouse may be limited due to ongoing internet issues. Due to those issues, some credit […]
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