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IRS announces tax relief for Hurricane Helene victims in Tennessee
TENNESSEE, USA — The Internal Revenue Service announced Wednesday that tax relief would be available for individuals and businesses in parts of Tennessee affected by Hurricane Helene, according to a release. Taxpayers now have until May 1, 2025 to make tax payments and file federal individual and business tax returns.
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 […]
'God is the hero': Trucker credited with saving several people swept away in Tennessee floodwaters
A truck driver in Tennessee is now being praised as a hero after he helped save several factory workers who were swept away by life-threatening floodwaters in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Helene shuts down four Tennessee State Parks
Four Tennessee State Parks located in Northeast Tennessee are currently closed due to storm damage from Hurricane Helene. Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park in Elizabethton, Roan Mountain State Park in Roan Mountain, Rocky Fork State Park in Flag Pond and David Crockett Birthplace State Park in Limestone are currently closed as park staff work to access the damage and plan for recovery. Visitors are asked to avoid entering park property...
A week after Helene, recovery efforts struggle to reach parts of southern Appalachia
BRISTOL, Tenn. — As volunteers at a high school-turned-donation center in Unicoi County, Tennessee, worked to organize emergency supplies in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the need for more resources was apparent Thursday. “There isn’t anything that we don’t need right now,” said Tim Love, a volunteer at the...
Washington County, Tennessee leaders hold public information meeting about disaster relief efforts
CHUCKEY, Tenn. (WJHL) – County and state officials held a public information meeting at South Central Elementary School on Thursday to provide updates about disaster relief efforts that have been taking place in Washington County, Tennessee. Washington County Mayor, Joe Grandy said a lot of restoration efforts have taken place since the flooding. “Power has […]
A week after Helene, Tennessee officials say some remain missing
(The Center Square) – A week after Hurricane Helene devastated eastern Tennessee, state officials say they are still following leads on 27 missing persons reports. The latest update from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency says more than 500 calls were fielded by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations missing persons hotline. At least 27 of those are still active leads, but the number does not represent the number of unaccounted individuals, the agency said. ...
TVA stabilizing Nolichucky Dam, will repair if needed
GREENE COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is stabilizing the Nolichucky Dam and will remove the old powerhouse, according to a social media update. TVA reported it has machinery onsite that is placing large rocks to stabilize the area. Because of floodwater damage, it will also remove the old powerhouse. The update […]
Free replacement driver’s licenses, ID available for East TN flood victims
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security is offering free replacement identification licenses and driver licenses to those impacted by the East Tennessee floods at Driver Services mobile units in Carter, Unicoi and Cocke Counties.
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