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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 […]
'That's all that matters' | Faith keeping Newport family together after flooding destroyed home
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. — Most of the things in Janet Sam's Newport home are destroyed, but she said two things are still standing. The flag she keeps out front, and her faith in God. The destruction inside her home was devastating after widespread flooding from Hurricane Helene impacted many...
'We will rise up from this' | What to know about historic Newport flooding and rescue efforts
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. — Authorities in Cocke County held a press conference on Saturday afternoon, addressing a variety of topics such as rescue efforts, agencies that provided assistance and what the community can do to help after heavy rain and widespread flooding swept through East Tennessee. Cocke County Mayor...
Greeneville without water due to storm damage
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to correct the Camp Creek Volunteer Fire Department address and add information on a filling station in Greeneville. GREEN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The pumping station that supplies water to the majority of Greene County was damaged due to Hurricane Helene, leaving thousands in the county without water. […]
Greeneville man walks News Channel 11 through his home destroyed by floodwater
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL)- “Everything’s gone,” said Phil Taylor from his home on Holly Creek Road in the River Plantation development. “We should be safe being up this high.” He, his wife, their daughter, and their grandson left when they were ordered to evacuate. The family returned this morning. “It’s more like disbelief. I’ve never been […]
'People that have been left with absolutely nothing' | Cocke Co. residents seek shelter after severe flooding
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. — Residents in Cocke County are seeking shelter as large parts of the community remain under feet of water. The Newport Community Center has turned into a shelter for folks who have been displaced by the floods. Molly Ealy works for Newport Parks and Recreation and...
Greene County Turns To Recovery After Devastating Storm
GREENEVILLE — Greene County officials were turning to recovery Sunday after the remnants of Hurricane Helene tore through the region, causing historic flooding that wrought devastation on throughout the region. County Mayor Kevin Morrison said Sunday the county had qualified for federal disaster relief funds, after initially being left out of group of counties that qualified for the assistance. “Greene County will get assistance and aid from the federal disaster”...
Helene causes widespread issues in Claiborne County
The remnants of hurricane Helene arrived in Claiborne County Friday morning bringing high winds and heavy rains that caused hundreds of reports of downed trees and widespread power outages all across the county. Crews from Powell Valley Electric worked through the weekend to restore power to tens of thousands in the county. They reported extensive […] The post Helene causes widespread issues in Claiborne County appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
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