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5 Hurricane Helene flood deaths confirmed in Tennessee

Helene floodwaters trapped Tennessee plastics plant employees, and some are among the missing and dead

Family members say some of their loved ones didn't get word that they could leave, but the plant, Impact Plastics, denies it threatened to fire anyone who left.

Impact Plastics in Erwin says some employees are dead or missing after flood

The company stated that when water began to cover the parking lot and the adjacent service road and the plant lost power, employees were dismissed to go home.

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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

Erwin Community Mourns K-9 Officer Scotty Lost Amidst Catastrophic East Tennessee Flooding

K-9 Scotty from the Erwin Police Department was found dead after he went missing during floods caused by Hurricane Helene.

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'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 ...

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How is the Tennessee National Guard helping after flooding in Unicoi, Erwin

East Tennessee was devastated by Hurricane Helene. Now, the clean-up continues, aided by the Tennessee National Guard.

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Erwin PD: K-9 Scotty found deceased following flood

The Erwin Police Department announced the tragic passing of one of its K-9 officers following the devastating flooding across ...

First day of COC filing ‘going well, but slow’

THE nationwide filing of certificate of candidacy (COC) for the upcoming 2025 midterm elections started “slow” on Tuesday, ...

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Erwin Police Officer Doug Gregg on next steps after Tropical Storm Helene

Erwin Police Officer Doug Gregg talks about next steps in the recovery efforts after Tropical Storm Helene flooded Irwin, ...

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Erwin Utilities CEO gives update on power restoration

At a media breifing Sunday morning, Erwin Utilities CEO, Lee Brown, updated the community on the status of power restoration.

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Erwin Police Department K-9 found dead after going missing in Unicoi Co. flood

UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. — The Erwin Police Department in Unicoi County said one of its K-9s was found and "no longer with us" ...

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'Dangerous rescue' saves dozens stranded on hospital roof amid Helene deluge

More than 50 people were stranded at Unicoi County Hospital in Erwin, Ballad Health said in a Friday afternoon statement.

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Hurricane Helene floodwaters trapped Tennessee plastics plant employees. Some are among the missing, dead.

Families began learning the grim news Monday that their loved ones were among the workers who did not survive when ...

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