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Washington County's Helene recovery group closes to new requests Nov. 16

Plus, the City Commission votes on $726K in police grants and Pink & Pearl Day is Friday.

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Washington County's Helene recovery group will stop taking new requests Nov. 16

Washington County's recovery group wraps up by Dec. 31

  1. 2024Washington County Long Term Recovery Group starts up.
  2. Nov. 16The group stops accepting new assistance requests.
  3. Dec. 31The group will be formally deactivated.

Sources: WJHL, Johnson City Press

If you still need help after Hurricane Helene, mark Nov. 16. That's when the Washington County Long Term Recovery Group will stop accepting new assistance requests. The group announced Tuesday that it will be formally deactivated by Dec. 31.

President James Hanson said the group did what it set out to do.

“We were able to meet our mission that we established, which was to get everybody back to as close as they were before the flood.”

James Hanson, Washington County LTRG president

The group's website will stay up as a resource for people who still need disaster recovery help. In Unicoi County, the plans to become an independent nonprofit.

Recovery took less time than first predicted

3-5 years
what people said recovery would take in 2024
Year 2
when Washington County's group declared its mission met
40
open cases at the Unicoi County LTRG

Source: WJHL

  • Nov. 16: Washington County stops accepting new requests
  • Unicoi County's new name: Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD)
  • Unicoi County: hopes to finish its transition in a similar timeframe

Health

Carter and Greene County health departments mark Pink & Pearl Day on Fri., Nov. 6

If you've been putting off a screening, here's your nudge. The Carter County Health Department is running its seventh annual Pink & Pearl Campaign for breast and lung cancer awareness during October and November. The Greene County Health Department is promoting the same campaign, with Pink & Pearl Day on Fri., Nov. 6.

The task force recommends screening for two cancers

ScreeningRecommended for
Breast cancerWomen, starting at 40
Lung cancerAnnual, ages 50 to 80 with a 20 pack-year history who smoke or quit within 15 years

Sources: Elizabethton Star, Greeneville Publishing Company

To join in Friday, wear pink and pearls and share photos on social media. Both health departments say to talk with your health care provider about which screenings fit your age and risk factors.

40age the task force says women begin regular mammograms

Some women may need to start earlier, depending on family history and other risk factors.

Sources: Elizabethton Star, Greeneville Publishing Company

  • Hashtags: #PinkandPearl and #MyPinkandPearlWhy
  • Lung screening: ages 50 to 80, 20 pack-years, current smokers or quit within 15 years
  • : packs smoked per day times years smoked; 20 is the threshold

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City Commission

The Johnson City Commission will vote Thursday evening on a number of items. They include approvals of police department grants, $726K in federal money, and a voluntary annexation. Johnson City Press

Four dates to know in the next 10 days

  1. Nov. 5City Commission votes on police grants and a voluntary annexation.
  2. Nov. 7Milligan University Orchestra presents "With International Flair."
  3. Nov. 10Community Art Day runs 5-8 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church.
  4. Nov. 14Jackson Theatre holds its second-annual Marquee Ball.

Source: Johnson City Press

Orchestra

The Milligan University Orchestra, directed by Dr. Kellie Brown, presents "With International Flair" on Sat., Nov. 7. Johnson City Press

Art Day

Unity Housing and River Ministry will host Community Art Day at First Presbyterian Church from 5-8 p.m. Nov. 10. Johnson City Press

Marquee Ball

Tickets are on sale for Jackson Theatre's second-annual Marquee Ball on Nov. 14. It has live music, dancing, a live auction and heavy hors d'oeuvres, and the dress code is black-tie. Johnson City Press

Housing study

Carter County is one of 14 Tennessee counties picked for a housing market analysis through a state Department of Economic and Community Development initiative with Points Consulting. Noah Morrison, the county's rural fellow, will lead the local effort. Elizabethton Star

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  1. Wed., Nov. 11Tennessee's maternal mortality rate tops the U.S., and BWXT plans 181 jobs
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  3. Mon., Nov. 9ETSU women's basketball beats UVA Wise 75-55 at Brooks Gym
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  5. Sat., Nov. 7BWXT will add 181 jobs and invest $714.5 million in Jonesborough
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Washington County's Helene recovery group closes to new requests Nov. 16

Plus, the City Commission votes on $726K in police grants and Pink & Pearl Day is Friday.

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  1. Washington County's Helene recovery group stops taking new requests Nov. 16
  2. Pink & Pearl Day is Fri., Nov. 6: wear pink and pearls
  3. City Commission votes tonight on $726K in police grants
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