UNICOI COUNTY, Hurricane Helene
Unicoi Co. radio station plans to go on air after flooding from Hurricane Helene
UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. — Her name and voice are familiar to many in Erwin, Tenn. Maria True is the owner of WEMB and WXIS radio stations and she said she will be back on the airwaves soon. "Just because you don't see it, doesn't mean it isn't still here," True said.
Unicoi County flooding confirmed fatal, more than 30 missing
WYCB reports that people died in the flooding in Unicoi County but did not confirm how many. This is according to Unicoi County Emergency Management Director and Incident Commander Jim Erwin. In a Saturday afternoon press conference, Erwin also said an estimated 33 people are missing.
Five Hurricane Helene flood deaths confirmed in Tennessee
At least five people have died in East Tennessee in the devastating Hurricane Helene floods. The number is expected to rise. Two deaths were confirmed Sept. 29 in Unicoi County an
Here is the latest information on Hurricane Helene flooding in Unicoi County
Unicoi County authorities say that water levels at the Nolichuky River have returned to close to their normal level before the flooding began.
Six Hurricane Helene flood deaths confirmed in Tennessee, one in Knox County
Federal, state and local officials have warned that the death total will rise in East Tennessee from flooding caused by Hurricane Helene.
Hurricane Helene: Two deaths confirmed in Unicoi and Johnson counties
"We do expect this number to change," spokesperson Myron Hughes of the Unicoi County Emergency Management Agency said Sunday.
Robertson County sends ambulance to Unicoi County
Unicoi County is a region in need after Tropical Storm Helene left a path of destruction behind last weekend. Making matters ...
Crews looking for more than 100 unaccounted for in Unicoi, Washington County
It comes after the counties became two of the hardest-hit areas in East Tennessee after the remnants of Hurricane Helene ...
Families ask for updates on missing loved ones at Unicoi County press conference
Officials in Unicoi County will hold a press conference on Monday at 10 a.m. to provide updates on ongoing search and rescue ...
LIVE UPDATES: Amid rescue efforts, 10 people still missing in Unicoi County
With the help of countless resources from across county and state lines, first responders in Unicoi County have been able to ...
73 unaccounted for in Unicoi County as leaders meet for briefing
Leaders in Unicoi County met Sunday morning to provide an update to the public regarding rescue and relief efforts for flood ...
Tennessee floods: 54 people stranded on Unicoi County Hospital roof rescued as water rose
Unicoi County Hospital is in Erwin, Tennessee, around 100 miles east of Knoxville and Pigeon Forge. The region saw intense ...
3 bodies sent to forensics center in Unicoi County; 1 identified so far
UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Unicoi County authorities said that three bodies have been sent to the forensics center for ...
'We were on an island': First responders recount Unicoi County Hospital rescue mission
Sgt. Josh Ollis said he'll always remember the caskets from nearby graveyards washing by as he attempted to calm frightened ...
EMA Director: 33 missing in Unicoi County, confirmed deaths
Thirty-three people remain missing in Unicoi County on Saturday after the Nolichucky River swelled and flooded swathes of the ...
'We as a community are rebuilding' | Erwin church accepting donations, giving supplies to areas of Unicoi Co. impacted by flooding
The pastor of Evergreen Free Will Baptist Church said people came from as far as Pennsylvania to donate supplies and help the ...