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Stokely Library undergoing flood-related renovations while operating out of temporary location. 6 hrs ago. When downtown Newport flooded after Hurricane Helene, Stokely Memorial Library suffered water damage. The 5,400-square-foot building, which is 56 years old, had about an inch of water reach throughout the structure.
Big concerns: Incredible Tiny Homes ex-workers tell Plain Talk …
Jun 12, 2024 · NEWPORT — Several former employees of Incredible Tiny Homes (ITH) have contacted The Newport Plain Talk after advising they were “fired” or “let go” from their job duties on Monday,
TDOT: Right-of-Entry form sent is not a scam - News
Oct 11, 2024 · TDOT. KNOXVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Transportation is contacting property owners along state routes impacted by flooding to gain right-of-way access during the rebuilding process. TDOT said it has heard some property owners in East Tennessee are concerned about a form they may have received. This is not a scam.
'This is absolutely awful': Incredible Tiny Homes comes under fire …
Aug 29, 2024 · This photo is allegedly of an off-grid septic system for a tiny home in The Mountain development off Industrial Road. This photo was provided by a former employee of Incredible Tiny Homes.
Flooding destroys Bread Basket food pantry - News
Oct 9, 2024 · NEWPORT — The flooding caused by Hurricane Helene has left the oldest food pantry in Cocke County with nothing. The ministry had been operating from the basement of Riverview Baptist Church, but because of the catastrophic flooding, the church off River Street has suffered severe damage. The Bread Basket served more than 1,000 families each ...
'Not going to die today': 80-year-old woman loses home and dog, …
Oct 7, 2024 · NEWPORT — An 80-year-old woman swam through the rough waters of the French Broad River and reached safety after the flooding on Friday, Sept. 27. Sheila Creveling said the water was rising faster than she had ever seen it rise before, and as she tried to leave her home, she ended up being caught ...
Dolly Parton, her businesses and Walmart donate millions to flood ...
Oct 4, 2024 · Dolly Parton spoke in the parking lot of Walmart #678 in Newport on Friday afternoon. She has contributed $1 million to the Mountain Ways Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to providing immediate help to the flood victims of Hurricane Helene.
Obtain a driver's license or replacement title | News ...
Oct 12, 2024 · NEWPORT — Updated information is available for those needing a duplicate driver’s license or ID, a driver’s license renewal or a replacement title. The driver’s license station has been moved to the Multi-Agency Resource Center, which is at the Cocke County Recreation Department building at 766 Learning Way in Newport.
TDOT provides I-40 update | News | newportplaintalk.com
Oct 7, 2024 · Staff Report [email protected]. Oct 7, 2024 Updated Oct 7, 2024. 0. Traffic on I-40 was limited both eastbound and westbound following flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Helene. TDOT advises that as of Monday, Oct. 21, I-40 is open in both directions but only to local Cocke County traffic, it remains closed to through traffic and ...
'Farmers Helping Farmers' delivers donated hay to Cocke County …
Oct 9, 2024 · Hay being readied for delivery Wednesday, Oct. 9 at Wilson Livestock Market. It was part of a "Farmers Helping Farmers" operation to deliver supplies to Cocke County farmers in the aftermath of the flooding from Hurricane Helene. Dan Pearman, who runs a 300-head cow-calf operation in Claiborne County, saw the destruction in Cocke County from ...