IRS Postpones Deadlines
The IRS announced Wednesday that they have postponed tax deadlines for those affected by flooding in East Tennessee. Those who had filed an extension on their 2023 tax return through Oct. 15 will now...
SBA On Hand Friday To Help Businesses To Recover
Many businesses were affected by the flooding caused by Hurricane Helene in Cocke County last week. To help those businesses get back on their feet, the Cocke County Partnership/Chamber of Commerce will have a...
Death Tolls Now At 11 In East TN
The death toll continues to climb in East Tennessee due to the recent flood. That number of those killed due to the recent floods is now at eleven. Another death was confirmed in both...
Travel To NC Remains A Challenge
Travel into western North Carolina is still extremely difficult and for commercial vehicles that travel will be difficult for quite some time. TDOT says they have seen an increase of commercial vehicles trying to...
Historic Release Of Water From Douglas Dam
The TVA continues to discharge water through Douglas Dam at an incredible rate. Right now all the gates are open at the dam. As of 11pm Wedneday night, they were discharging water at a...
Water! NU Gives Update On Cocke County Water Service
An update on the water situation in Cocke County. Water service returned for many in the county on Wednesday. Michael Williford with Newport Utilities says that two pumps are currently working to pump water...
How You Can Volunteer
County officials are needing volunteers as we Cocke County continues to recover. If you are intereseted in volunteering, you can got to the website https://newportcockecountychamber.com/. At that site, a window will pop up giving...
President Approves Major Disaster Declaration For East TN
President Biden on Wednesday approved the Major Disaster Declaration for East Tennessee. That action makes federal funding available for individuals in Cocke, Carter, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi and Washington counties. Assistance can include...
Rusty Wallace Automotive Group Brings In Water
Donations continue to pour into Cocke County from all over. The Rusty Wallace Automotive Group is among the latest helping out Cocke County. Greg Voncannon and the Rusty Wallace Automotive Group provided two tractor...
Newport Utilities Now Pulling Water
Good News! Newport Utilities is reporting they are now pulling water into their treatment plant. They are currently testing the lines and checking for leaks and any other problems. If you do not have...