‘That’s all we had’ Cocke County business owner cleaning up after flood waters recede
A devastating sight for two business owners in Cocke County as Grill 73 was overtaken with water and mud following Hurricane Helene.
Even as water returns to Cocke County post-floods, people still asked to boil water
Rob Mathis, the mayor of Cocke County, is urging people to be careful using what little water is running through their pipes. Mathis’ warning comes after the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued a water contact advisory.
Where to find water, supplies in Cocke County as flood recovery continues
Groups across Cocke County are working together to hand out supplies to people in need following Helene's devastation through the area. The main point of distribution site is located at 613 West Broadway in Newport.
UT Cheerleader returns home to Cocke County to help after flooding
University of Tennessee Cheerleader and Parrottsville native Sophia Rouleau is helping her community recover after flooding from Hurricane Helene devastated the area. After the storm hit, Rouleau immediately returned home to help her mom distribute supplies to people in some of the hardest hit areas.
Cocke County group recounts flooding helicopter rescue
Eleanor Johnson was part of a group that got caught up in the rising waters. Five children were part of that group.
Most of Cocke County still asked to boil water after advisory lifted in Newport city limits
For many of those who are still under a boil water advisory, it has been a week since they’ve had clean drinking water in ...
WATCH: Gov. Lee tours damage in Cocke County after Helene
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is touring the damage in Cocke County following the devastation of Hurricane Helene across the ...
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Experts say mental health vital part of recovery as Cocke County rebuilds
It has been one week since Helene struck East Tennessee, and disasters like this can leave people disoriented and stunned.
How Anakeesta guests in Gatlinburg can help Cocke County after devastating Helene flooding
Anakeesta has launched a campaign to help one of the hardest hit areas in East Tennessee in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene ...
United Way program searching for volunteers to help with disaster relief in Cocke County
Volunteer East Tennessee is a program run by the United Way of Greater Knoxville. It is helping coordinate volunteer efforts ...
Destroyed homes, soaked Bibles, stories of survival: Cocke County rebuilds amid Helene floods
Tennesseans who lived along the French Broad and Pigeon rivers had to flee for their lives. They're back to shovel mud and ...
Cocke County, Newport evacuations ordered after false alarm over 'catastrophic' dam failure
High waters from both the Pigeon and French Broad rivers closed several roads and led to evacuations and water rescues in East Tennessee.
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Destruction of 3 Newport businesses doesn’t stop owners from helping neighbors
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — As residents of Cocke County continue to recover from flooding caused by Hurricane Helene, many are left without their homes and businesses. Sheila Gentry and ...
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Cocke County Mayor: FEMA Teams Arriving Next Week
Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis shared several updates on the flooding recovery efforts happening in Cocke County, including ...