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Some governmental offices to reopen; schools remain closed
City and county governmental offices now plan to reopen on Thursday, with schools remaining closed due to the damage caused by the remnants of Hurricane Helene. Elizabethton City Hall will remain closed on Wednesday, but staff will report to work, as will Elizabethton Electric’s administrative staff; however, no payments will be taken in drive-thru nor […] The post Some governmental offices to reopen; schools remain closed appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
TVA: Record levels set at Nolichucky, Watauga Dams
TENNESSEE (WJHL) — The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) provided an update on its system Monday, including record elevations at local dams. The TVA continues to monitor flooding while controlling water movement through its river systems, a release from the TVA stated. The focus is to prevent additional flooding and moving water through the system to […]
Northeast State launches Helene recovery drive
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Northeast State Community College has launched a donation drive to support those impacted by Hurricane Helene. The following relief supplies are requested: Items can be dropped off from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at these locations: To make an online donation to the Northeast State Foundation to assist […]
Carter County Schools provides meals, other disaster relief
Carter County Schools is providing hot disaster relief meals available for curbside pickup, Monday through Friday, until further notice. The schedule is as follows: — Cloudland Elementary, 8540 U.S. 19E, Roan Mountain, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the front parking lot. — Hampton Elementary, 408 U.S. 321, Hampton, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in […] The post Carter County Schools provides meals, other disaster relief appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Planet Fitness opens its doors in Elizabethton for those impacted by Hurricane Helene
Planet Fitness is opening its doors to anyone impacted by Hurricane Helene, allowing them to use the Elizabethton location free of charge. Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, Planet Fitness’ Elizabethton club is welcoming anyone impacted to utilize Planet Fitness amenities free of charge. The club will provide members and nonmembers with access to […] The post Planet Fitness opens its doors in Elizabethton for those impacted by Hurricane Helene appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
D-B’s Sykes named Week 6 Player of the Week
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – Dobyns-Bennett was one of the few squads able to take the field on Friday night, traveling to Morristown East. “Yeah, it’s a huge game for us being a district game, obviously,” Tribe senior quarterback Austin Sykes said. And the D-B senior signal-caller elevated his game to meet the moment. “With him […]
Ballad Health suspends elective surgeries in Kingsport due to water line break
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Elective surgeries at Holston Valley Medical Center and Indian Path Community Hospital have been suspended Wednesday due to a waterline break in Kingsport. Ballad Health stated that elective surgeries at both facilities would be suspended for the rest of the day. Dialysis was temporarily paused but has resumed. The City of […]
Sycamore Shoals Hospital resumes inpatient services; county health department to reopen Thursday
According to Ballad Health, Sycamore Shoals Hospital will resume inpatient services on Wednesday, opening 12 beds for patients. Due to rising flood waters from the Watauga River, the hospital evacuated 39 inpatients on Friday and suspended all medical operations except for emergency services. The hospital is located at U.S. 321 and West Elk Avenue. Carter […] The post Sycamore Shoals Hospital resumes inpatient services; county health department to reopen Thursday appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Ballad Health: Sycamore Shoals to resume surgeries Thursday
ERWIN, Tenn. (WJHL) — Ballad Health provided an update on medical response unit operations in Erwin, Sycamore Shoals Hospital, early learning centers and more in a media advisory on Tuesday. Medical response unit operations continue in Erwin, Ballad Health reported. The unit is located in the auditorium parking lot of Unicoi County High School (700 […]
Tre Lamb describes ETSU being stuck traveling during Hurricane Helene as ‘a terrible feeling’
East Tennessee State coach Tre Lamb had no idea what he and his team were in for when they piled on the buses this weekend. The Buccaneers were on their way to Charleston, South Carolina to face The Citadel and knew they needed to stay weather aware. Hurricane Helene was making its way through the […] The post Tre Lamb describes ETSU being stuck traveling during Hurricane Helene as ‘a terrible feeling’ appeared first on On3.
Boys & Girls Club reaffirms commitment to community support during this time of critical need
In these challenging times, we are more committed than ever to supporting our community. In the wake of the recent disaster, our hearts are heavy with the loss and devastation that has touched so many. The Boys & Girls Club of Elizabethton/Carter County stands with YOU, ready to offer help, comfort, and solidarity. The Club […] The post Boys & Girls Club reaffirms commitment to community support during this time of critical need appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
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