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Multiple agencies respond to fire in downtown Williamsburg

Multiple agencies respond to fire in downtown Williamsburg7+ hour, 52+ min ago   (144+ words) WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. " Williamsburg Fire and Rescue responded to a large fire on Main Street in Williamsburg on Tuesday night, according to a post on the Williamsburg Police Department's social media. WFR said in a post on its social media that…...

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City of Newport hosts 'Shine On Newport' event in honor of Hurricane Helene

City of Newport hosts 'Shine On Newport' event in honor of Hurricane Helene3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (221+ words) NEWPORT, Tenn. " The phrase "Shine On" holds a special place for the City of Newport. The city unveiled a mural Friday with the words "Shine On, Newport" a reminder to the community that they will prevail through the devastation of…...

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Newport neighbors reflect on devasting floods one year after Hurricane Helene

Newport neighbors reflect on devasting floods one year after Hurricane Helene3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (591+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. " Hurricane Helene devastated parts of the southeastern United States, including parts of East Tennessee. Cocke County was one of the hardest hit in the state. And now, nearly a year later, people in those communities are still rebuilding....

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People flock to Grill 73 in Newport after it reopens following 10 months of Helene repairs

People flock to Grill 73 in Newport after it reopens following 10 months of Helene repairs5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (385+ words) COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. " Neighbors of all backgrounds packed into the renovated Grill 73 in Newport throughout Thursday." Valentina and Oleg Ryzhkov opened the doors of their Russian-American restaurant for the first time since Hurricane Helene brought devastating flooding to parts of…...

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Newport small businesses bounce back after Helene flooding

Newport small businesses bounce back after Helene flooding6+ mon, 3+ day ago   (359+ words) NEWPORT, Tenn. " Nearly 10 months after Hurricane Helene swept through downtown Newport, signs of the storm's destruction are still visible, and recovery remains a daily effort for local business owners. "Last year, Helene came through and washed away all the businesses…...

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Newport Farmer's Market returns as community revives downtown after historic Helene flooding

Newport Farmer's Market returns as community revives downtown after historic Helene flooding8+ mon, 2+ week ago   (439+ words) Wake up with WBIR for all the latest weekend news, weather, traffic and sports updates Straight from the Heart of Knoxville and East Tennessee. NEWPORT, Tennessee " The Newport Farmer's Market wasn't held last year. Now, the city has taken over…...

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'I want to give that sense of Dolly to the world' | A Newport woman was named a finalist in the 'Search for Dolly"

'I want to give that sense of Dolly to the world' | A Newport woman was named a finalist in the 'Search for Dolly"11+ mon, 1+ week ago   (446+ words) To stream WBIR on your phone, you need the WBIR app. NEWPORT, Tennessee " Tasha Lefler has been dancing since she was 3 years old. Then she found her voice at 7 and has been performing ever since." "I did my first show…...