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COVID-19 cases in Tennessee surpass 6,000. Recoveries surpass 2,000

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Tennessee has now reached 6,079 of April 15. There are now…

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Gov. Lee Announces Aggressive Statewide COVID-19 Testing Effort

Unified-Command Group to spearhead multi-week plan to expand testing capacity NASHVILLE –  Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced free COVID-19…

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COVID-19 death reported in Carter County

As of April 14, 2020 one death related to COVID-19 has been reported in Carter County. This brings…

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COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Tennessee

STAFF REPORT The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Tennessee has now reached 5,823 of April 14. There…

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Local Emergency Declaration Extended for Carter County

In response to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic in our region, Carter County Mayor Barnett issued Executive Order No.…

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5,610 cases of COVID-19 reported in Tennessee

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Tennessee has now reached 5,610 of April 13. There are now…

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Overnight storms cause flooding throughout county

Severe thunderstorms traveled through Carter County last night, bringing high winds and flooding to most of Carter County.

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Unicoi Roads Flooding

The Town of Unicoi has experienced major flooding overnight and the following roads are now impassable: Springbrook,  Willow…

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COVID-19 cases in Tennessee update

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Tennessee has now reached 5,114 as of April 11. There are…

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Ballad Health furloughs 1,300 employees and makes pay cuts amidst COVID-19; frontline staff guaranteed hours

Pay cuts and employee furloughs in response to COVID-19 were announced by Ballad Health President and CEO Alan…