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Warrants issued for driver in rollover wreck
A driver is facing several charges stemming from a rollover accident Wednesday, Oct. 16 on Highway 25/70 in Newport. According to a Newport Police Department (NPD) crash report, NPD Sgt. Justin Vinson responded to a report at 5:25 p.m. Wednesday of a two-car accident with one vehicle — a 2003 Mazda Tribute — overturned on its roof. The driver, identified as Phillip Lennon, 66, was trapped inside with visible injuries and complaining of chest pain and had to be extricated. The passenger in Lennon’s vehicle...
Cocke Co. leaders investigating false report that Walters Dam had failed as Hurricane Helene impacted upper East TN
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. — As Hurricane Helene brought historic flooding to Cocke County and devastated riverside communities in upper East Tennessee, reports swirled that Walter's Dam had failed and catastrophic floods were inbound for the area. It turned out not to be true, despite leaders including Cocke County Mayor...
Some NC nursing homes still without water, 3 weeks after Hurricane Helene
More than three weeks ago, Hurricane Helene knocked out the power and running water at James Greene's nursing home in Asheville, North Carolina. Today, Greene, 84, and his fellow residents at Brooks-Howell Home still do not have regular access to safe, running water for their daily activities. "For two weeks we've been unable to shower or wash hands," Greene wrote in a letter to family and friends, which was shared with ABC News. "Maintaining hygiene with hand sanitizers is a constant must." "Another example is having to pour a bucket of water into the tank of the toilet in order to flush. And keep in mind that our residents are old and not used to such physical activity," wrote Greene.
Rebels' D Dominates On Homecoming Night
The South Greene Rebels defense made another statement to their Region 1-2A foes, shutting down the talented Eagleton offense for three quarters in a 28-20 win on Friday on homecoming night at South Greene. “Well, I’ll say the same thing I said last week. We gutted it out,” South Greene coach Shawn Jones said. “We had to, right there. We had the lead at halftime and they made some great adjustments, they got a good coaching staff. But this was just another big game by...
Ohio team returns after hurricane recovery efforts
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A team of about 120 AEP Ohio employees is back in Ohio after helping with power restoration efforts in western North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The Ohio crew was there from the very beginning. “We were right in the heart of the storm and were able to start […]
Asheville recovery: Curfew to be lifted Monday, parks reopen and latest update on water, schools
Today's Oct. 18 Buncombe County briefing covered a number of topics as it will be the last for several days, with no briefings scheduled over the weekend. County Manager Avril Pinder began with an anticipated update on supply distribution site changes. As of the end of the day on Friday, Oct. 18, water...
How Erwin won an instant classic, 26-21, against Roberson in football's return to Buncombe County
ASHEVILLE – It had been 28 days since Erwin and Roberson last took the field. The rust was expected — dropped passes, missed assignments and penalties plagued both sides. The instant classic finish, a 26-21 Erwin victory that came down to the final play, when senior cornerback Brendan Phelan intercepted a pass, was more of a surprise. ...
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