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BrightRidge provides update on power restoration efforts surrounding Nolichucky River
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — BrightRidge gave an update on its efforts to restore power to customers surrounding the flood-torn Nolichucky River on Tuesday. A release from the electric company said crews were working to finish a river crossing at the Bailey Bridge in the South Central area. Once new wire is pulled across, BrightRidge […]
'God is the hero': Trucker credited with saving several people swept away in Tennessee floodwaters
A truck driver in Tennessee is now being praised as a hero after he helped save several factory workers who were swept away by life-threatening floodwaters in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
State investigating deaths at plastics plant where three died
By Sam Stockard Tennessee Lookout The state is conducting criminal and workplace investigations into the deaths of three people at an East Tennessee plastics plant where workers say management forced them to remain at the factory as floodwater from Hurricane Helene rose to dangerous levels. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is probing the deaths at […] The post State investigating deaths at plastics plant where three died appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Johnson City man arrested on aggravated assault, contempt of court charges
JOHNSON CITY – On Sept. 30, officers with the Johnson City Police Department arrested Tyler Hutchinson, 30, of Johnson City, and charged him with two counts of aggravated assault (domestic) and two counts of contempt of court. Shortly after 1 a.m., officers responded to a residence on Bellington Drive following a report of a domestic […] The post Johnson City man arrested on aggravated assault, contempt of court charges appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Greeneville man arrested on aggravated assault, protection order violation charges
JOHNSON CITY — On Oct. 2, officers with the Johnson City Police Department arrested Zebedee Gross, 23, of Greeneville, and charged him with aggravated assault and violation of an order of protection. At approximately 3:15 a.m., officers responded to a parking lot on Marketplace Boulevard after receiving a report of a domestic disturbance. Gross was […] The post Greeneville man arrested on aggravated assault, protection order violation charges appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Carter County still in search and rescue phase, will soon move to debris removal
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL)—The Carter County Office of Emergency Management (CCOEM) said in a press release Wednesday that it continues search and rescue efforts throughout the county and provided residents with updates. The CCOEM and its partners are still in the search and rescue phase of recovery but will soon transition to debris removal and […]
City of Kingsport lifts boil water advisory
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – The City of Kingsport lifted its boil water notice on Thursday. On Wednesday, a waterline broke inside the city’s water filtration plant property. The plant had to be shut down to be fixed. The city said no contaminants ever entered the water system, and the precautionary boil water notice has been […]
Prep Tuesday: Lady Wolves win thriller; SHHS, D-B setup soccer rematch
(WJHL) – While high school volleyball is nearing the postseason, local girl’s soccer squads began their district tournaments on Tuesday night. On the hardwood, David Crockett and West Ridge met at Daniel Boone High School, as the Jonesborough school continues to be used as a staging and relief area for victims of Hurricane Helene. This […]
Goodwill, Eastman hosting clothing and shoe collection drive
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Goodwill and Eastman will host a clothing and shoe collection drive to support those affected by Hurricane Helene. New or gently used clothes and shoes can be dropped off at Eastman’s Toy F. Reid Employee Center (400 South Wilcox Drive, Kingsport) from 1 – 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. “We […]
Unicoi County Schools contemplating future as flood recovery continues
UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The question of when students will return to classes in Unicoi County does not seem to have a simple answer. Flooding brought on by Hurricane Helene led to fatalities and widespread destruction in the county. Unicoi County High School has become a shelter for flood victims and a hub for […]
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