UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — When Hurricane Helene struck the Tri-Cities region in late September, a flooded Nolichucky River tore through several counties and caused widespread destruction. In ...

Hurricane Helene 70,000 cubic ft. of debris removed from the Doe river in the last month Posted: Mar 7, 2025 / 06:59 PM EST Updated: Mar 7, 2025 / 06:59 PM EST ...

ERWIN, Tenn. (AP) — After 24 years of guiding whitewater trips on the Nolichucky River Gorge for other companies, Patrick Mannion finally received a permit last year to operate his own outfitter ...

WATAUGA, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) conducted its annual sampling of trout populations in the Watauga River. This is the first sampling of those tailwaters … ...

Hurricane Helene caused debris, like this pile seen on October 4, 2024, in Canton, North Carolina, to build up along the Pigeon River.

Flood debris from Hurricane Helene is seen on the banks of the Nolichucky River, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, in Erwin, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) George Walker IV ...

A hidden gem of whitewater rafting faces an uncertain future after Hurricane Helene by: TRAVIS LOLLER, Associated Press Posted: Feb 7, 2025 / 11:06 PM CST Updated: Feb 7, 2025 / 11:06 PM CST ...