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Tennessee trooper loses license for "ghost stops"WSMV7 hours ago
Court records: Employer of accused looters says he sent men to property to check damageWJHL9 hours ago
Floods wipe away parts of David Crockett Birthplace State ParkWATE10 hours ago
Application open for Disaster SNAP program, helping households impacted by Hurricane HeleneWBIR1 day ago
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Court records: Employer of accused looters says he sent men to property to check damage
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The man who employs the eight men who were accused of looting in Washington County, Tennessee after flooding has testified that he sent them to his property to survey the damage. On Sept. 28, eight men were arrested in the Corby Bridge area, where flooding from Hurricane Helene had seriously […]
Washington College Academy’s Fall Festival Returns for Fourth Year
LIMESTONE, Tenn. — Washington College Academy (WCA) is set to host its 4th Annual Fall Craft Festival on Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with proceeds benefiting the preservation of the academy's historic campus. This much-anticipated event draws attendees from across the region and celebrates local craftsmanship and the deep-rooted history of one of Tennessee’s oldest educational institutions.
Woman at center of Carter Co. FEMA confrontation speaks out
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Last week, News Channel 11 reported that witnesses said an armed group of citizens confronted FEMA workers in Carter County. Tuesday, a woman at the center of the confrontation contacted News Channel 11 and said she wanted to set the record straight. It was Dr. Tracy Elder of the International […]
Two bridges destroyed by Nolichucky River flooding could be replaced by June
Two bridges across the Nolichucky River that were swept away in the East Tennessee floods caused by Hurricane Helene could be replaced as soon as this summer. Normally, projects as extensive as the complete reconstruction of bridges on State Route 107 in Greene County and State Route 81 in Washington County could take as long as eight years, according to Tennessee Department of Transportation spokesperson Mark Nagi. ...
FEMA has processed more than 9,500 disaster assistance applications in East TN
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Thousands of people have had their applications for help processed in Upper East Tennessee after Hurricane Helene brought historic and deadly flooding to the region. The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it has processed 9,533 disaster applications from the Tennessee counties most impacted by the storm...
While many schools in Helene flood zones have reopened, other ask for time, prayers and money
There is a long road of cleanup ahead for East Tennessee communities ravaged by Hurricane Helene. In some places, even if schools are safe, broken roads and power outages mean kids still can't get back to classes. Many schools have reopened after serving as temporary shelters or distribution hubs in the days immediately after the storm. Carter and Unicoi schools are still closed, though they hope to welcome students back Oct. 28. ...
Plan to turn former motel into shelter for flood victims unlikely to happen
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to include a statement from the Town of Unicoi. UNICOI, Tenn. (WJHL) — Plans to turn the old Budget Inn motel in Unicoi into housing for flood victims may be difficult to put into action, town officials say. Owner Shawn Miller announced plans to sell the building on […]
Applications open for Disaster SNAP program, helping households impacted by Hurricane Helene
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. — East Tennessee households impacted by historic flooding from Hurricane Helene may be able to get benefits from the state to help them pay for food or other needed supplies. The pre-registration form to access the state's Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program went active Monday morning....
Lady Rebels Shake Off Nerves In State Tourney
MURFREESBORO — South Greene got over the nerves of the opening round of the Class A volleyball state tournament with a sweep of Union City on Tuesday at Blackman High School in Murfreesboro. The Lady Tornadoes kept it close for the first two sets, but the Lady Rebels collected themselves to win 25-23, 25-20, 25-10. “It’s good to get that first one over and not have expended your energy,” South Greene coach Stephen Gregg said. “To go 3-0 is always good, especially down here. We...
They Watched Helplessly As Their Pet Cat Was Swept Away by Hurricane Floodwaters. When They Returned Home He Was Waiting by the Door
A family who watched Hurricane Helene floodwaters carry away their beloved pet happily reunited with the "miracle cat" more than a week after their calamitous separation. Hurricane Helene brought the river water 20 feet above its typical level in Burnsville, North Carolina, where Nan Collins and her family live. During their evacuation, Collins attempted to reach her cat Blanco, but the floodwaters swept him away too quickly.
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