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The Aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Hampton and Elizabethton
The severe flooding caused by Hurricane Helene has left widespread devastation in Hampton and Elizabethton, with homes, roads, and public spaces damaged. On Friday evening and Saturday, Star General Manager Delaney Scalf and Star Correspondent Tyler Scalf were on the ground in both communities, capturing the aftermath in pictures for Star readers. The heavy rains […] The post The Aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Hampton and Elizabethton appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Five counties close schools for at least a week
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Five Northeast 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 and Washington counties — all of which received devastating flood impacts […]
Unicoi Co. sends 3 bodies to JC forensics center
UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Officials in Unicoi County held a press conference Monday to provide updates on the ongoing search and recovery efforts around the county following disastrous flooding. Public Information Officer for the Tennessee All Hazards Incident Management Team Myron Hughes and EMA Director for Unicoi County Jimmy Erwin spoke at the briefing. […]
Johnson City man arrested for aggravated assault, resisting arrest
JOHNSON CITY — On Sept. 29, officers with the Johnson City Police Department (JCPD) arrested Tupac Shakur, 45, of Johnson City, and charged him with aggravated assault and resisting arrest. Around 12:30 a.m., JCPD officers responded to a domestic disturbance at the victim’s residence. The victim reported that Shakur had strangled her, hit her, and […] The post Johnson City man arrested for aggravated assault, resisting arrest appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
WCSO: 8 jailed for alleged looting in flood zone
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — Eight men were arrested for looting Saturday in flood-ravaged sections of Washington County and face initial court hearings Monday. A news release states five men were charged with aggravated burglary for breaking into occupied structures and three were charged with burglary. Those charged with aggravated burglary include Albin Nahun Vega-Rapalo, 24; […]
Sheriff: No confirmed deaths in Carter County, two missing
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Carter County Sheriff Mike Fraley spoke with News Channel 11 on Sunday to discuss the updated status of Roan Mountain, Hampton, Valley Forge and Elizabethton. Sheriff Fraley said that there have been no reported fatalities in Carter County but that two people are unaccounted for. “If we are fortunate enough […]
Kick time, TV set for Tennessee’s game against Florida
Will enter October at 4-0 with a No. 4 AP ranking, and after an open date the Vols are back in action on the road with a night game at Arkansas this week. Then a stretch of four home games in a five-week span will begin with the rival Florida Gators coming to Neyland Stadium as Tennessee leaves the state just once (at Georgia on November 16) in its final seven regular-season games. The SEC on Monday finalized the kickoff times and designations for several games on October 12, and Florida-Tennessee has been tabbed for a 7 p.m. start on ESPN – a fifth night game in a row for the Vols.
Residents take it upon selves to help reopen bridge
SOUTH WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The sound of chainsaws filled the air as volunteers — unsolicited and “unauthorized” — removed detritus from the deck of Jackson Bridge Saturday morning. They were men and women from south of the Nolichucky River, and their neighbors for miles were stranded after massive flooding from Hurricane Helene had […]
TEMA: 109 total missing in Washington, Unicoi counties
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) listed 62 people missing in Washington County and 47 in Unicoi County in its latest update early Sunday evening — though authorities believe many of those people are safe and just unreachable by phone. TEMA’s report also listed four people missing in Johnson County and […]
LIVE UPDATES: East Tennessee is devastated by Helene - get county-by-county updates
READERS, this is the Sept. 29 blog. To get today's newest information, please go here. Previous reporting: It's going to be a long cleanup. Many communities across East...
Johnson City Area Home Builders Association warns against ‘nomadic scammers’ who capitalize on disasters
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Johnson City Area Home Builders Association (JCAHBA) is warning community members whose homes have been damaged from recent flooding to be aware of scammers posing as building contractors. The JCAHBA said people looking to take advantage of those who have lost or damaged property are already flocking to the […]
Area Ford dealerships donate $45,000 to flood relief
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Ford dealerships in the Tri-Cities came together to donate thousands of dollars to help with flood relief after the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene. News Channel 11 is hosting a telethon on Monday until 6:30 p.m. to benefit the United Way of East Tennessee Highlands’ Disaster Relief Fund. Shortly after […]
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