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Tennessee factory employees clung to semitruck before Helene floodwaters swept them away

The harrowing incident happened at the same time as the Unicoi County Hospital helicopter rescue, just a mile south.

Tennessee police K-9 found dead after going missing in Hurricane Helene flooding

A Tennessee police department said one of its K-9s has been found dead after being lost during historic flooding from Hurricane Helene. UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. — The Erwin Police Department in Unicoi County said one of its K-9s was found and "no longer with us" after being lost during historic flooding in East Tennessee from Hurricane Helene.

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.

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

Floodwaters from Hurricane Helene trapped workers at an eastern Tennessee plastics factory, with several family members learning Monday that their loved ones didn't survive.

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Employees still missing from East Tennessee plastics factory after Helene

Impact Plastics in Unicoi County come from a tight knit Mexican community. The families say they were told four bodies have been recovered and they’re waiting to hear who they are.

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Impact Plastics of Erwin expresses sympathy to families of missing or perished employees

The senior management team of Impact Plastics, Inc. (“Impact Plastics”) of Erwin expresses sympathy for the missing and ...

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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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 ...

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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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Nuclear Fuel Services in Erwin says nuclear materials are safe following flooding

Nuclear Fuel Services Inc., a subsidiary ofBWX Technologies Inc., is assessing conditions at the Town of Erwin facility in ...

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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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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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Factory employees clung desperately to a truck before Helene floodwaters swept them away

A group of factory workers tried in vain to escape the raging Nolichucky River in Erwin, Tennessee, even as a dramatic rescue ...

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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 ...

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