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Body found in Unicoi County Thursday sent to forensic center
UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – A body was found in Unicoi County on Thursday, according to Myron Hughes, Tennessee All-Hazards Incident Management Team Public Information Officer. Hughes said one body, a white female, was found in Unicoi County on Thursday, but it could not be confirmed to be weather-related as of Thursday night. The total […]
Internal review from plastics plant where three died finds ‘there was time to escape’ flood
By Cassandra Stephenson Tennessee Lookout An East Tennessee plastics plant where workers say they were forced to stay as Hurricane Helene flooded the area released its own preliminary internal review Thursday, finding the allegations to be “false.” The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA) are investigating the circumstances […] The post Internal review from plastics plant where three died finds ‘there was time to escape’ flood appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Trucker haunted by those swept away after offering flatbed trailer as refuge from Tennessee floodwaters
A truck driver did his best to help a group of people stranded in East Tennessee floodwaters by offering his flatbed truck as temporary refuge during Hurricane Helene last week. Truck driver Michael Dorsey of Humble, Texas was in Erwin, Tennessee on September 27th to pick up a load of gas piping and haul it […] The post Trucker haunted by those swept away after offering flatbed trailer as refuge from Tennessee floodwaters appeared first on CDLLife.
Carter Co. Board of Education votes to temporarily relocate Hampton High School
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Carter County Board of Education (BOE) voted unanimously on Friday to temporarily relocate Hampton High School. The high school was severely damaged in the floods caused by Hurricane Helene in late September. Hampton High School will be temporarily located at the Carter County School’s Central Office building at 139 […]
‘Just give us something’ | Families of missing people in Unicoi County demand answers at press conference
UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A press conference on search and recovery and flood relief efforts in Unicoi County grew tense and emotional as the loved ones of missing people drilled officials with questions. At 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Unicoi County leaders and Tennessee All-Hazards Incident Management Team Public Information Officer Myron Hughes held the […]
Jonesborough lifts boil water advisory for some
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Town of Jonesborough said in a release that the boil water advisory for all roads off Highway 107, excluding a few homes on the end of Charlie Carson Road. The advisory has been lifted for all homes and businesses north from the intersection of 81N and Tittle Circle to Highway […]
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 […]
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