Helene floodwaters trapped Tennessee plastics plant employees, and some are among the missing and dead
Family members say some of their loved ones didn't get word that they could leave, but the plant, Impact Plastics, denies it threatened to fire anyone who left.
Who is in charge of East Tennessee Hurricane Helene flood response?
Hundreds of workers and thousands of volunteers working to search, rescue and clean up. But who is giving orders?
East Tennessee K-9 officer lost in Helene's historic floods found among dead
An East Tennessee police department is grieving the tragic loss of a K-9 officer who was swept away by the devastating flash floods that ravaged the region in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
LIVE UPDATES: East Tennessee is devastated by Helene - get county-by-county updates
Greeneville's water supply will run out Sept. 29, Laura White, Greeneville Water Commission superintendent told Knox News.
Hurricane Helene triggers deadly East Tennessee floods: What to know about the aftermath
But East Tennessee is going to need a lot of help to get its water and power back online, and eventually to reconnect communities where bridges washed out. Here are the most important things to know Monday morning: ➤ Get weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about Hurricane Helene and other weather events now At least two people in East Tennessee have died due to the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Helene,
As waters recede in East Tennessee, officials turn to the long recovery road ahead
Four days after Hurricane Helene unleashed devastation across parts of rural East Tennessee, emergency officials are switching from rescue to recovery operations. Scores of people are still reported missing – a number that has shifted up and down since Saturday – underscoring the immense challenges in accounting for residents in areas with no power,
‘It’s hard work and it’s dangerous’: Officials speak about disaster response in East Tennessee
First responders across the state have continued to answer the call, helping those devastated by historic flooding in East Tennessee days after the remnants of Hurricane Helene hit the region.
Factory employees clung desperately to a truck before Helene floodwaters swept them away
A group of factory workers tried in vain to escape the raging Nolichucky River in Erwin, Tennessee, even as a dramatic rescue ...
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Erwin Community Mourns K-9 Officer Scotty Lost Amidst Catastrophic East Tennessee Flooding
K-9 Scotty from the Erwin Police Department was found dead after he went missing during floods caused by Hurricane Helene.
Impact Plastics in Erwin says some employees are dead or missing after flood
Impact Plastics in Erwin stated on Monday that some employees are missing or dead following Friday's flood. “We are ...
'We as a community are rebuilding' | Erwin church accepting donations, giving supplies to areas of Unicoi Co. impacted by flooding
The pastor of Evergreen Free Will Baptist Church said people came from as far as Pennsylvania to donate supplies and help the ...
Erwin PD: K-9 Scotty found deceased following flood
The Erwin Police Department announced the tragic passing of one of its K-9 officers following the devastating flooding across ...
Erwin Police Officer Doug Gregg on next steps after Tropical Storm Helene
Erwin Police Officer Doug Gregg talks about next steps in the recovery efforts after Tropical Storm Helene flooded Irwin, ...
Nuclear Fuel Services in Erwin says nuclear materials are safe following flooding
Nuclear Fuel Services Inc., a subsidiary ofBWX Technologies Inc., is assessing conditions at the Town of Erwin facility in ...
Erwin Utilities CEO gives update on power restoration
At a media breifing Sunday morning, Erwin Utilities CEO, Lee Brown, updated the community on the status of power restoration.
'Dangerous rescue' saves dozens stranded on hospital roof amid Helene deluge
More than 50 people were stranded at Unicoi County Hospital in Erwin, Ballad Health said in a Friday afternoon statement.
After Helene's destruction, WNC coaches don't know when – or if – football will resume
With fields destroyed and communities ravaged, there's no plan for football moving forward in Western North Carolina.
How is the Tennessee National Guard helping after flooding in Unicoi, Erwin
East Tennessee was devastated by Hurricane Helene. Now, the clean-up continues, aided by the Tennessee National Guard.
Helene live updates: Over 120 dead across Southeast; North Carolina ravaged by storm
Busick, North Carolina, a remote town near Mount Mitchell State Park, received 30.78 inches of rain as a result of Helene — a ...