ETSU LETTERS OF LOVE
East Tennessee State University Students Are Sending ‘Letters Of Love’ To First Responders And Hurricane Survivors In Our Region. Led By ETSU Social Work Major Shaina Thompson, The Student Group…
DOLLY PARTON FLOOD RELIEF
Dolly Parton Made One Thing Clear Talking About Her Donation To East Tennessee Helene Recovery Effort… Parton And Walmart Announced Two Million Dollars In Donations To Help East Tennessee Flood…
VDH WELL AND SEPTIC SAFETY
The Virginia Department Of Health Is Urging Southwest Residents With Private Wells To Take Precautions After Tropical Storm Helene. Flooded Wells, Especially Those Over 10 Years Old Or Less Than…
TUSCULUM UNIVERSITY LENDS A HAND IN HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF EFFORTS
Tusculum University Staff, Students, And Leadership Have Stepped Up To Help Their East Tennessee Neighbors As The Region Recovers From Damage Caused By Hurricane Helene. On Wednesday, Tusculum Personnel Distributed…
JUDGE REDUCES BONDS FOR LOOTERS IN WASHINGTON COUNTY FLOOD ZONE CASE
Eight Men Arrested For Looting In The 107 Flood Zone Appeared In Washington County General Sessions Court, Where Their Bonds Were Reduced From $20,000 To $1,000 Each. Despite Earlier Statements…
SALVATION ARMY LEADERS VISIT EAST TENNESSEE FOR HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF
Southern Territory Leaders Of The Salvation Army, Commissioners Kelly And Donna Igleheart, Visited East Tennessee To Support Disaster Relief Efforts Following The Devastation Caused By Hurricane Helene. The Iglehearts Joined…
LOCAL INFORMATION FROM EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Washington County, TN Contact Information: Please sign up for ALL text updates! “Alerts and Notifications” link on County website: Washington County/Johnson City EMA Facebook Government Expedited Federal Disaster Declaration 1-800-621-3362,…
REPUBLICAN VICE PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE J.D. VANCE VISITS DAMASCUS
Vice Presidential Nominee Senator J.D. Vance Paid A Visit To Southwest Virginia To Survey Flood Damage From Hurricane Helene. His Visit Coincides With FEMAs Damage Assessment In Washington County. Vance…
IMPACT PLASTICS CEO RELEASES VIDEO STATEMENT DUE TO DEATH THREATS
Impact Plastics In Erwin Has Completed A Preliminary Internal Review Of The September 27th Flooding Event. The Company Said It Aims To Provide Accurate Information About The Incident Timeline. Due…
ANOTHER BODY HAS BEEN RECOVERED IN UNICOI COUNTY
Authorities Have Confirmed Another Body Has Been Discovered In Unicoi County. The Deceased, Identified As A White Female, Was Located Yesterday And Her Body Has Been Sent To The Forensics…
BRIGHTRIDGE EXPECTS ALL POWER TO BE ON BY THIS WEEKEND
Brightridge Reports All Power Outages North Of The Nolichucky River Have Been Restored Following Hurricane Helene. Remaining Outages South Of The River Are Expected To Be Fixed By Saturday. CEO…
REGION AHEAD HELPING BUSINESSES IN OUR REGION DUE TO FLOODING
Region Ahead Has Raised Over $300,000 To Support Small Businesses Affected By Recent Flooding In Northeast Tennessee And Southwest Virginia. The Organization Has Opened Its Grant Application Portal At Regionahead.Com.…
WARNING OF FLOOD RECOVERY SCAMS
Several Tennessee State Agencies Are Warning The Public About Potential Scams Targeting Those Affected By Hurricane Helene. The Tennessee Bureau Of Investigation, The Attorney General’s Office, And The Department Of…
EASTMAN CREDIT UNION FLOOD RELIEF DONATION
Eastman Credit Union Has Pledged More Than $200,000 To Support Flood Relief In Northeast Tennessee And Southwest Virginia. The Initial $150,000 Donation Will Be Divided Among Several Organizations, Including The…
TDEC WATER CONTACT ADVISORY
The Tennessee Department Of Environment And Conservation Has Issued A Temporary Water Contact Advisory For Parts Of East Tennessee. The Advisory Covers The Nolichucky, French Broad, Pigeon, Doe, And Watauga…
MOUNTAIN EMPIRE COMMUNITY COLLEGE RECEIVES FUNDS FOR CYBER SECURITY PROGRAM
Mountain Empire Community College In Big Stone Gap Virginia Has Received A 200-Thousand Dollar Sub-Grant From The Appalachian Regional Commission. The Money Will Support The Development Of Cybersecurity Education And…
NETNHUB
Netnhub (Northeast Tennessee Regional Hub) Is Focused On Connecting Volunteers, Those In Need, And Providing Assistance Information Across Northeast Tennessee. The Site Offers Resources On Disaster Relief, Including FEMA Aid,…
SPENCER’S OPENS STORE AT THE PINNACLE IN BRISTOL
Spencer’s Is Opening Its Newest Store In The Tri-Cities Tomorrow At The Pinnacle In Bristol, Tennessee. For 75 Years, The Brand Has Offered The Latest Edgy, Outrageous And Unique Accessories,…
VA LOTTERY AUGUST REPORT: SPORTS BETTING UP IN VIRGINIA
According To The Virginia Lottery, Sports Betting In The Commonwealth In August Is Up. Over 416-Million Dollars Was Wagered, Compared To 319 Million Reported This Time A Year Ago. This…
THE TENNESSEE RED CROSS RESPONDS TO HURRICANE HELENE’S AFTERMATH
In The Wake Of Hurricane Helene—One Of The Deadliest Storms To Hit The U.S.—The American Red Cross Is Providing Critical Support To Communities Across Northeast Tennessee. Over 1,300 Red Cross…
TENNESSEE GUARDSMEN AID FLOOD RECOVERY IN EAST TENNESSEE
Over 100 Engineers From The Tennessee Army And Air National Guard Are Assisting With Flood Recovery Operations In Carter, Cocke, Greene, Unicoi, And Washington Counties After Hurricane Helene. Using Heavy…
BALLAD HEALTH UPDATES SERVICES
Ballad Health Continues Emergency Operations Following Hurricane Helene. A Kingsport Water Line Break Has Suspended Elective Surgeries At Holston Valley And Indian Path Hospitals Through Today. Sycamore Shoals Hospital Has…