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Two face charges after being pulled over by Cherokee County drug investigators

CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. — Two people are behind bars after being stopped by Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Special Operations agents during an active drug trafficking investigation at the end of October. The sheriff's office says they were already investigating Christopher Bartron for possible illegal drug activity in and around...

Cherokee County, NC · 12h
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68 rescues during flooding in Polk County as Ocoee River reaches record overflow

COPPERHILL, Tenn. (WATE) — The City of Copperhill in Polk County is closed as the Ocoee River overflowed and flooded streets, officials said Thursday morning. Tennessee Swift Water Teams had conducted 68 rescues as of 1:45 p.m., the state said. Multiple first responder groups came to the area including the Sevierville and Chattanooga Fire Departments. […]

Polk County, TN · 1d

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Copperhill couple escapes home as 6 feet of floodwater rushes inside

Tommy and Sandra Edwards escaped their Copperhill, Tennessee, home with their dog after floodwaters rose approximately 6 feet inside early Thursday. The retired couple, who have lived along Fightingtown Creek for more than a decade, said they had never experienced flooding this severe. The flood destroyed belongings and three motorcycles,...

Copperhill, TN · 1d
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In Cherokee County, officials are racing to limit data centers - even as a new one could be on the horizon

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between BPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. A five-megawatt data center could soon occupy a quarter-acre of land outside the rural community of Grape Creek, according to Cherokee County officials. The facility would be located on a property that adjoins Forest Service land and land owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians,

Cherokee County, NC · 12h
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Copperhill closes city amid flooding, urges public to stay away from downtown

COPPERHILL, Tenn. — The City of Copperhill has closed the city due to flooding, urging residents and visitors to stay away from downtown and areas along the Toccoa and Ocoee rivers. City officials are asking people not to travel into town to view floodwaters so emergency crews can keep...

Copperhill, TN · 1d

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Grassy Creek Road closed at Rogers Creek Bridge in Copperhill due to flooding and debris

COPPERHILL, Tenn. — The Polk County Road Department has closed Grassy Creek Road at the Rogers Creek Bridge in the Copperhill area because of flooding and a debris strike. Officials said a large structure broke free from its foundation and struck the bridge. Smaller floating debris also continues to hit the bridge as floodwaters move through the area.

Copperhill, TN · 1d

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Businesses at a loss after floodwaters again devastate Copperhill and McCaysville

COPPERHILL, Tenn. — Just months after flooding devastated Copperhill, Tennessee, and neighboring McCaysville, Georgia, business owners are again facing major damage after the Ocoee River rose and flooded parts of the two downtown areas. Kelly Carter, the owner of Yellowbird Coffee Shop in Copperhill, says the latest flooding was...

Copperhill, TN · 1d

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TVA warns dangerous river conditions could continue for days after North Georgia flooding

COPPERHILL, Tenn. — The Tennessee Valley Authority is warning residents along the Toccoa/ Ocoee River that dangerous conditions could persist for several days as floodwaters begin to recede following catastrophic flooding in North Georgia. TVA crews are managing water releases across the river system, with flows at Blue Ridge...

Copperhill, TN · 18h

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More than 11 inches of rain triggers record river flooding along Georgia/Tennessee border

COPPERHILL, Tenn. (WLOS) — More than 11 inches of rain fell in parts of north Georgia Wednesday night into Thursday morning, sending the Ocoee River in Copperhill, Tennessee, to a record crest of 18.05 feet, surpassing the previous record of 17.8 feet. According to the National Weather Service (NWS)...

Copperhill, TN · 1d

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State activates Level 4 emergency operations as southeast Tennessee flooding closes roads, causing issues

Tennessee emergency officials have activated the State Emergency Operations Center to Level 4 as flooding affects Polk County and communities along the Tennessee-Georgia border. Why It Matters. Floodwater has closed roads and bridges, prompted school closures and restricted access to McCaysville, Georgia. TEMA said that flooding was expected to continue...

Polk County, TN · 1d

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Priceville church collecting supplies for flood cleanup in Georgia, Tennessee

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Priceville Church of Christ is collecting supplies for a disaster relief team that plans to help communities affected by flooding in McCaysville, Georgia, and Copperhill, Tennessee. Minister Erick Chaney said the team plans to leave Monday to assess the damage, deliver supplies and help with...

Copperhill, TN · 15h