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The Cocke County Courthouse was closed on Monday because of recent flooding. County clerk Anyone needingh help from the Cocke County Clerk’s office is encouraged to visit one of the surrounding counties for assistance. Any services provided from the clerk’s office can be provided by Jefferson, Sevier, Grainger, Union, Hamblen and Knox counties. “Any East...
Six counties close schools for at least a week
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Six East 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, Cocke and Washington counties — all of which received devastating flood […]
Months of closures expected after ‘historic’ damage to East TN roads: TDOT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee Department of Transportation said the damage brought to East Tennessee roads by the remnants of Helene is “historic.” Crews have been working to assess the damage and inspect 310 state-owned bridges across six counties in East Tennessee. TDOT said that the hardest-hit counties are Washington, Carter, Unicoi, Johnson, Greene […]
Anderson County asks residents to donate water to Cocke County
Citizens throughout Anderson County are being asked to donate bottled water at the Anderson County jail to help people in Cocke County. This request is part of a coordinated effort between Anderson County government, the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department, Anderson County Mayor’s Office, and Anderson County Emergency Management Agency to collect the bottled...
Community in Jefferson County under boil water advisory due to storm damage
One Jefferson County community is facing a water shortage. The Swannsylvania community, which is near the Jefferson/Cocke County line, receives water from Newport Utilities through the Dandridge Water District, however after the system was damaged in the aftermath of Helene.
Website created for victims of Gatlinburg wildfires reactivated for flood victims
SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — A website that was created to help victims of the 2016 wildfires has been reactivated to help flood victims. Sevier County released on Wednesday that Mountain Tough was activated to assist Sevier County residents who were impacted by the French Broad River after the storm systems associated with Hurricane Helene […]
Food City, Eastman join United Way in fundraising campaign for flood relief
UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Food City and the Eastman Foundation are working together along with the United Ways of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia to raise money for flood relief throughout the region. On Monday, Food City and Eastman announced they would work with local broadcasting groups to host the fundraising campaign. Food City […]
Knox County, Sevier County establishes cleanup hotline for residents
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knox County Health Department and the Sevier County Emergency Management Agency have established a cleanup hotline for those who experienced property damage as Helene moved through. If you need help cleaning up, call (844)-965-1386. The service will connect those in need with volunteers who may...
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