As the 2024-25 school year comes to a close, Washington County Schools students and educators say they’ll never forget how the district community pulled together in response to the devastation left by Hurricane Helene in September 2024.
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ELIZABETHTON — The Carter County School Board voted unanimously on Thursday to make Burleson Construction Company of ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ as the project manager for the repairs to Hampton High School.
Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards has restored access to the Appalachian Trail and other popular wilderness areas damaged by Hurricane Helene.
The state of Tennessee and FEMA have awarded nearly $2 million for emergency and permanent work to repair bridges, restore utilities, remove debris and take measures to protect 14 East Tennessee counties affected by Tropical Storm Helene.
Pastor Brown connected the restoration of the church to all of life. "When your life is in shambles, there's still hope. God is building something better, something new," Brown said.
ELIZABETHTON — After seeing a lot of county roads damaged by Hurricane Helene back in September, the Carter County Highway Department has taken advantage of current weather and other conditions for a lot of road resurfacing during the month of April and the first part of May.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Saturday that remains found Thursday in the Nolichucky River were those of Steven Cloyd.
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Virginia State Police trooper-pilots and crew of Med Flight II received the Mutual Aid State Award for their actions during the rooftop rescue of the Unicoi County Hospital during Hurricane Helene.
ELIZABETHTON — The continuing costs of recovering from Hurricane Helene continue to be felt by the Carter County Commission more than half a year since the Sept. 27, 2024, disaster.
State Rep. Renea Jones, R-Unicoi, has secured $20 million in state funding for the Erwin Utilities Authority to replace its wastewater treatment plant.