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Johnson County getting resources together to help those in need
MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Johnson County is working to get resources together to provide for those in need. The county’s 911 office said it has been without internet since Friday, making it very difficult for them to get in touch with first responders. Kevin Colson, 911 Director for Johnson County, told News Channel 11 […]
Banner Elk Lowes Foods reopens for first time since Hurricane Helene
BANNER ELK, N.C. — Residents in Avery County received some good news Wednesday, as Lowes Foods announced its grocery story in Banner Elk reopened. The store, located on North Carolina 105, will operate from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily for the foreseeable future. Employees were on site stocking shelves as the store had electricity.
Winston-Salem woman hears from daughter after days of no contact
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Throughout the storm, people have gone days without hearing from loved ones. Mary Ferrell who lives In Winston-Salem could breathe a sigh of relief after learning her daughter was safe in Banner Elk. "You're concerned until you hear their voice and hear Mom I’m okay and...
Johnson County community cleaning up damage from Hurricane Helene
JOHNSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has left many devastated and picking up the pieces of what they lost due to regionwide flooding. Myron Hughes with an Incident Management Team said that the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) confirmed Sunday one weather-related death in Johnson County. Around 12 to 15 families […]
Multiple areas to have extended outages in Watauga, Ashe
Even with hundreds of crews working 24/7, Blue Ridge Energy has announced that due to the extent of growing system damage being uncovered by line technicians and damage assessment as repairs progress, some of the hardest hit areas will take another week or longer to restore. “The damage is even more extensive than we first thought,” said Renee Walker, director of public relations. “This is not the news any of us want to hear. However, we are working to keep members informed with the latest...
N.C. mountain town wonders how to face tourism season after Helene
BOONE, N.C. (AP) — Freddie Pell helps lift a vintage wooden chair off the sidewalk and back inside his art gallery. It’s starting to rain in downtown Boone, and he doesn’t want it to get soaked — again. Inside, vast muddy puddles spread across the room...
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