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As conditions in mountains worsen, App State cancels some family weekend activities
App State moves classes to remote, cancels activities as rain pours down. After a tornado warning the sent students to hide in closets Wednesday night and with heavy rain continuing to fall, Appalachian State University on Thursday canceled some of the events planned for the upcoming family weekend. "It's odd...
Hurricane Helene triggers widespread flooding and damage in Carter County
Carter County has been engulfed by severe flooding following heavy rains from Hurricane Helene, resulting in significant damage and power outages throughout the area. The storm, which hit the region on Friday, prompted the closure of local schools and led to numerous evacuations. The fast-rising waters of Doe River swept away homes and vehicles, highlighting […] The post Hurricane Helene triggers widespread flooding and damage in Carter County appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
PHOTOS: Waters rise across region as rains hammer Tri-Cities
JOHNSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Rains have not let up across the Tri-Cities, leading to multiple school and road closures. Various law enforcement and emergency management agencies are warning drivers to avoid high waters and exercise caution. Rivers and creeks through the region have swelled with water, and flood warnings are in effect for several […]
Roan Mountain Fire Department to issue warning siren in event of flood
By Buzz Trexler Star Correspondent With more than 5 inches of rain already reported by residents in and around the area, the Roan Mountain Volunteer Fire Department is advising residents of a warning signal that will be sent out in the event of a major flood. Carter County 911 posted on its Facebook page early […] The post Roan Mountain Fire Department to issue warning siren in event of flood appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
BRE crews out in 'full force' as thousands of outages reported
WATAUGA — Blue Ridge Energy crews are out in "full force" as more than 11,000 people are without power combined in Watauga and Ashe County as of 7:40 a.m. In Watauga, 6,468 BRE members are without power while 4,775 are without power in Ashe County. "Our team is responding in full force in an all hands on deck effort to restore power," BRE stated on social media. "Please stay away...
Liberty University Ruined App State Football’s ‘White Out’ Game With Choice Of Uniform
App State is hosting the university’s third-ever ‘White Out‘ during Saturday’s college football game against Liberty at Kidd-Brewer Stadium in Boone, North Carolina. However, the Flames intentionally ruined the Mountaineers’ theme with a petty choice of uniform. The visitors are taking it over on purpose! Appalachian State University has played Liberty University 10 different times […] The post Liberty University Ruined App State Football’s ‘White Out’ Game With Choice Of Uniform appeared first on BroBible.
Johnson County Sheriff’s Office urges people to stay off roads, shelter open in Mountain City
JOHNSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) is asking the community to stay off the roads, and a shelter has been opened for those in need. “As daylight has been breaking, Johnson County Sheriff’s Office along with Johnson County EMA are assessing damage that has occurred through the night as well […]
Knox Co. crews heading to Northeast TN to help out with flooding, storm impact
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. — Rivers flooded over in parts of Northeast Tennessee on Friday, putting several roads underwater and endangering people in communities like Elizabethton and Johnson City. The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Emergency until 8 p.m. EDT for several areas of Northeast Tennessee as well....
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