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Norfolk Southern resumes freight service in western NC after months of storm damage
NORTH CAROLINA — Norfolk Southern is moving freight through western North Carolina for the first time since Helene. Last ...
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Hartford rafting companies gear up for peak season after Hurricane Helene
Rafting companies in Hartford are gearing up for one of their busiest weekends of the season for the first time since ...
Cocke County property assessor explains recent confusion of repairing homes affected by Helene
The process of home repairs following flooding from Helene is a tricky one. Cocke County Property Assessor Macie Reed said houses first need to be determined to have substantial damage. If they do, ...
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National Flood Insurance Program pays out $15M in Tennessee
FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has paid $15.1 million to Tennessee policyholders to repair flood damage from Tropical Storm Helene. More than 83% of these claims came from areas ...
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Experts say French Broad is in surprisingly good shape for recreational use as river outfitters prepare to open tubing season
While you might not be wowed by the frequent flotillas of brightly colored tubes drifting down the French Broad River this ...
Bat Cave area sees mudslides, washouts after heavy rain
Local grader Jake Jarvis said that slides seen in Bat Cave early this week are part of the continuing legacy of Tropical ...
Homeowners impacted by Helene face new requirement to raise homes off the ground or move them uphill, or face fines
Many homeowners, including disabled veterans and retirees, are being told they have to raise their homes several feet off the ...
FEMA flood insurance program pays out over $15 million for Helene damage
FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program paid $15.1 million to Tennesseans for Hurricane Helene damages. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — ...