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Historic Cocke County Bridge Destroyed by Helene Gets Federal Funding for Replacement

Historic Cocke County Bridge Destroyed by Helene Gets Federal Funding for Replacement

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) In the wake of devastation wrought months ago by Hurricane Helene comes some good news for Cocke County. The Federal Emergency Management Agency will cover 75% of the cost to rebuild Conway Bridge, a historic structure in Cocke County. The bridge, previously spanning the Nolichucky River, was built around 1925 and was…MORE

TWRA Reopens Access Areas Damaged by Helene for Public Use

TWRA Reopens Access Areas Damaged by Helene for Public Use

Greenville, TN (WOKI) Two access areas on the Nolichucky River in Greene County are reopening following damage wrought by Hurricane Helene. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is reopening the Poplar Springs Access Area and Joe Johnson Access Area at Bird’s Bridge for public use, both of which were severely damaged in late September when the…MORE

TVA Evaluates Nolichucky Dam after Massive Flooding
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TVA Evaluates Nolichucky Dam after Massive Flooding

The Tennessee Valley Authority is sharing its findings after its evaluation of the Nolichucky Dam. Crews were running inspections to see what needs to be fixed after massive flooding from Helene. Crews say they used high-tech equipment like underwater remote control cameras and drones around the dam and engineers will continue to evaluate the area…MORE

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