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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Martha Constance Mock Moss Epperson - www.elizabethton.com
Oct 3, 2024 · “Well done good and faithful servant” Matthew 25:23 Surrounded by her loving family, Martha Constance Mock Moss Epperson went home to be with her Lord on September 28, 2024 at Ivy Hall Nursing Home following her five-year battle with ovarian cancer. Martha lived a life that fulfilled the two greatest commandments – loving the Lord […]
2024 season coming to an end for Elizabethton car show
Oct 22, 2024 · The Elizabethton Car Show’s season will come to an end Saturday. It has been a season filled with cars and camaraderie. For many years, the Carter County Car Club has held its weekly cruise-ins on East Elk Avenue in downtown Elizabethton. It has become a summertime staple. “Old cars” are always an attraction. They have […]
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.
Main Street Elizabethton announces amended Christmas Parade …
Nov 15, 2024 · The annual Elizabethton Christmas Parade will go on as planned this season but not on its normal route. “We know this year’s parade will feel and look different, but it is important we continue this time-honored tradition for Elizabethton,” Main Street Elizabethton Director Courtney Bean said in a release announcing the amended route.