Carter County schools, office closures - www.elizabethton.com
Sep 29, 2024 · BY IVAN SANDERS UNIFIED PIO – ELIZABETHTON CITY & CARTER COUNTY Carter County Mayor Patty Woodby announced on Sunday morning that schools in the Carter County School System will be closed Monday, Sept. 30 through Friday, Oct. 4. Subscribe to our free email newsletter Get the latest news sent to your inbox Also, all Carter […]
TVA releases Helene data; Watauga Dam breaks previous record …
Nov 5, 2024 · The Tennessee Valley Authority released data Monday that was collected during, and after, Tropical Storm Helene that provides insight into the magnitude of the storm that swept across the Appalachian region beginning Friday, Sept. 27. Significant and catastrophic flood damage to communities occurred throughout northeast Tennessee and western North Carolina. These were areas where TVA […]
Woman rallies to restore Roan Mountain church severely …
Oct 3, 2024 · Last weekend’s flood showed little mercy to St. John Free Will Baptist Church, located on the outskirts of Roan Mountain. Winds and rains from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene played havoc with the church building located on Old Rock Quarry Road. The 100-year-old building sustained significant flood damage. Pews and a piano, as well as […]
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3 days ago · Obituaries Richard Hugh Donnelly. Richard Hugh Donnelly, 89, of Elizabethton, went to be with his Lord, January 1, 2025 at Sycamore Shoals ... January 3, 2025
Hurricane Helene triggers widespread flooding and damage in …
Sep 27, 2024 · Carter County has been engulfed by severe flooding following heavy rains from Hurricane Helene, resulting in significant damage and power outages throughout the area. The storm, which hit the region on Friday, prompted the closure of local schools and led to numerous evacuations. The fast-rising waters of Doe River swept away homes and vehicles, highlighting […]
Watauga River reaches highest flood level since 1940 in Elizabethton
Oct 1, 2024 · TVA continues to monitor extensive flooding upstream from our tributary dams while controlling water movement through the TVA river system to minimize downstream flooding. The focus is on preventing additional flooding and moving water through the system to recover reservoir storage space in the event of additional rain in the coming days. Water levels have […]
Impact Plastics of Erwin expresses sympathy to families of missing …
Oct 1, 2024 · The senior management team of Impact Plastics, Inc. (“Impact Plastics”) of Erwin expresses sympathy for the missing and deceased employees and one contractor during the historic and devastating floods at its facility on Friday, Sept. 27. “We are devastated by the tragic loss of great employees,” said Gerald O’Connor, who founded the company in Erwin […]
EHS students’ true-crime project focus of documentary, possible …
Sep 23, 2024 · By Buzz Trexler Star Correspondent The investigative process and groundbreaking results of Alex Campbell’s sociology class at Elizabethton High School, which has intrigued true-crime listeners worldwide as the popular “Murder 101” podcast, is moving from earbuds to a larger screen and potentially an even larger audience. Subscribe to our free email newsletter Get the latest […]
Remnants of Helene force evacuation of Village of Roan Mountain
Sep 27, 2024 · By Buzz Trexler. Star Correspondent. As the remnants of Category 4 Hurricane Helene made its way through East Tennessee Friday, it left power outages and flooding in its wake, to the extent that the Village of Roan Mountain was evacuated and comparisons were being made to the flood of 1998 that left seven people dead.
Hampton High School students to relocate to Keenburg
Oct 4, 2024 · By Robert Sorrell Star Correspondent One week after floodwaters inundated the Hampton High School campus, officials have decided to move students and staff to the former Keenburg Elementary School. Subscribe to our free email newsletter Get the latest news sent to your inbox The Carter County Board of Education held an emergency called meeting Friday […]