Blue Ridge Parkway reopens after damage assessment
Read full article: Blue Ridge Parkway reopens after damage assessmentThe Blue Ridge Parkway is finally back open after Helene - and it’s just in time for peak fall season. At Peaks of Otter, they say the month of October keeps the guests rolling in.
List of counties eligible for SBA low interest disaster loans
Read full article: List of counties eligible for SBA low interest disaster loansThe U.S. Small Business Administration announced Wednesday that businesses and residents in eight additional counties plus the City of Radford are now eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans to assist in disaster recovery.
Senator Warner visits flood-hit Giles County
Read full article: Senator Warner visits flood-hit Giles CountyIn times of tragedy, having support from your community can make all of the difference, and in Giles County, since the historic floods caused from Helene, that is exactly what is happening.
Virginia agricultural industry facing millions lost following damage from Helene
Read full article: Virginia agricultural industry facing millions lost following damage from HeleneAgricultural losses from Helene could total more than $125 million, according to the Virginia Cooperative Extension.
God’s Pit Crew to head to Asheville to rebuild homes, distribute supplies
Read full article: God’s Pit Crew to head to Asheville to rebuild homes, distribute suppliesDanville based aid group God’s Pit Crew has helped with natural disaster recovery around the country for the last twenty-five years, but now they’re helping their next-door neighbors recover from Helene.
Experts weigh in after fake AI generated Hurricane Helene images go viral, leading to misinformation
Read full article: Experts weigh in after fake AI generated Hurricane Helene images go viral, leading to misinformationMany social media users have been spreading images that depict the aftermath of Helene, but unbeknownst to many some images have been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
Flooding devastates Radford Animal Shelter
Read full article: Flooding devastates Radford Animal ShelterIt’s been more than a week since Helene barreled through our area and yet the clean up is far from over. One place that’s still cleaning up is the Radford Animal Shelter. Flooding destroyed the building.
Dolly Parton and Dollywood donate $2 million to Helene relief efforts
Read full article: Dolly Parton and Dollywood donate $2 million to Helene relief effortsDolly Parton announced on Friday that she would donate $1 million to the Mountain Ways Foundation in order to provide assistance to Hurricane Helene flood victims.
Rail Yard Dawgs participating in Helene relief efforts
Read full article: Rail Yard Dawgs participating in Helene relief effortsThe Rail Yard Dawgs announced Wednesday that the organization would be collaborating with the Red Cross and the “Star City Cares Flood Relief Supply” to help with relief efforts throughout areas impacted by Helene.
Disaster unemployment assistance available to communities impacted by Hurricane Helene
Read full article: Disaster unemployment assistance available to communities impacted by Hurricane HeleneThe Virginia Employment Commission is offering unemployment assistance to individuals who lost their job or business due to the destruction of Hurricane Helene.
WATCH: FEMA offering resources for those affected by Helene in Southwest Virginia
Read full article: WATCH: FEMA offering resources for those affected by Helene in Southwest VirginiaFEMA is offering assistance if you live in Giles, Grayson, Tazewell, Washington and Wythe Counties or Galax and you were impacted by Helene.
President Biden declares major disaster declaration for Virginia after Helene
Read full article: President Biden declares major disaster declaration for Virginia after HelenePresident Joe Biden has declared a major disaster in the Commonwealth of Virginia following the devastating and broad impacts brought on by Helene.
Tornadoes in Southwest Virginia caused by Helene
Read full article: Tornadoes in Southwest Virginia caused by HeleneMeteorologists with the National Weather Service are making their rounds in locations hit hard by the effects of helene. Their goal is to use this data to help with storm warnings in the future.
10 News tracks Helene’s powerful impact across the region with full team coverage
Read full article: 10 News tracks Helene’s powerful impact across the region with full team coverage10 News has been working for you all day long with team coverage of Helene as it sweeps across the Commonwealth, bringing destruction in its wake.
VSP assisting in rescue efforts of staff and patients from hospital roof in Tennessee
Read full article: VSP assisting in rescue efforts of staff and patients from hospital roof in TennesseeVirginia State Police Aviation assets from Abingdon are helping evacuate 58 staff and patients from a Hospital roof in Erwin Tennessee, VSP said.
Helene may cause traffic delays for those in Southwest Virginia
Read full article: Helene may cause traffic delays for those in Southwest VirginiaWith Helene hitting the East Coast, many drivers can expect to experience serious delays due to flooding, heavy winds, and other factors. We have compiled a list of the latest delays to keep you up to date.
Pin It: Share your weather pics with us for a chance to be a part of our weather forecast
Read full article: Pin It: Share your weather pics with us for a chance to be a part of our weather forecastIt has been a busy hurricane season and our region is preparing for the impacts of yet another one this week.