Jobless claims continue to rise in Cocke County, but mayor remains optimistic
Cocke County’s unemployment rate jumped to 7% in January, making it the 2nd highest unemployment rate in the state.
Cherokee National Forest wildfire near I-40 in Cocke County now 35% contained
Several agencies in Cocke County are continuing to battle a large fire in the Cherokee National Forest. According to the ...
Crews fighting 165-acre Cherokee National Forest wildfire in Cocke County, near NC state line
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. — Crews were working to put out a wildfire in the Cherokee National Forest in Cocke County Monday ...
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‘As the day progressed, the smoke got heavier’ Cocke County resident spots Hall Top wildfire from his backyard
Multiple fire departments in Cocke County responded to a wildfire yesterday morning in the Hall Top area. By Sunday morning, it grew to 225 acres and is now slowly being contained.
Business reopening inspires hope in Cocke County community members for the future months after Helene
Hartford coffee shop, the Bean Sprout reopened Saturday morning. Dozens of people showed their support for the owner.
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Crews fight 165-acre wildfire in Cherokee National Forest, 30% contained
A wildfire in Cherokee National Forest has grown to an estimated 225 acres and is 0% contained according to the U.S. Forest Service.
Sheriff’s office searching for woman missing from Cocke County
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Deputies with the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office are searching for a Bybee woman who disappeared ...
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First Lady Maria Lee visits Cocke County
COCKE COUNTY — Tennessee First Lady Maria Lee’s initiative, Tennessee Serves, partnered with United Way of East Tennessee ...
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Post-holiday blues: County jobless rate rose in January
Reflecting a not unexpected post-holiday jump, Cocke County’s jobless rate for the month of January rose to 7% from 5% in December, according to data released Thursday by the Tennessee ...