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Woman at center of Carter Co. FEMA confrontation speaks outWJHL8 hours ago
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
Application open for Disaster SNAP program, helping households impacted by Hurricane HeleneWBIR1 day ago
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bulldogs roll past Rangers in Carter Co. battle
STONEY CREEK, Tenn. (WJHL) – Football returned to Goddard Field on the campus of Unaka High School on Monday night. But, Hampton made themselves at home in Stoney Creek, running wild in a 58-18 victory. Peyton Townsend scored three rushing touchdowns for the visitors in the first half, while Dom Burleson added a pair of […]
FEMA, TEMA answer questions during Carter County Commission meeting
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) – At the Carter County Commission meeting on Monday, FEMA and TEMA representatives answered questions from commissioners about disaster relief efforts happening in the county. Darryl Dragoo, a FEMA federal coordinating officer, told News Channel 11 that 1,955 Carter County registrants have already received funding. “We’ve already distributed $2.4 million in individual […]
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...
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. ...
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol hiring for hundreds of jobs ahead of grand opening
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — The permanent Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol is only a few weeks away from its grand opening, and the casino’s president said there are still hundreds of job openings to fill. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol has scheduled its grand opening for Nov. 14. On Tuesday, the casino hosted […]
County bewares citizens of misinformation
AVERY COUNTY — In the wake of Helene’s destruction, there are those who would serve as bad actors, who does not have a victim or other individual’s best interest in mind. In fact, some seek out the already vulnerable in order to take advantage of them. This sort of behavior has been documented within our mountain communities post-Helene. The county has made people aware, via their social handles and more, of the dissemination of misinformation and even potential scams that are aimed to take advantage...
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....
VOTE: Tri-Cities Best Milkshake
This story is part of Tri-Cities Best, a viewer-driven section of News Channel 11’s community coverage. (WJHL) – Nominations were tallied, and News Channel 11 viewers now know the four spots that will compete for the title of Tri-Cities Best Milkshake. The four finalists, in alphabetical order, are: You can vote for your favorite of […]
PHOTO GALLERY: Cyclones blow by Falcons
CHURCH HILL — The Elizabethton Cyclones defeated the Volunteer Falcons Friday night by the score of 42-0 in Region 1-4A football action. It was homecoming for the Falcons. The Cyclones took the opening kickoff and marched down the field, scoring on a 28-yard pass from Rhett Slagle to Justius Wallin. Neither team scored on their next drives; a Falcon drive ended with Ethan Gragg intercepting a Keelin Releford pass. The Cyclones scored late in the first quarter on a 3-yard run by Jaiden (J-Bird) Wallin. ...
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