Newport Utilities is reporting that most of Cocke County has water service restored. There may be some outlying areas that are still without water, but they should have service restored soon. The water is...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...