Death of Tennessee plastics plant employee leaves a close-knit family in grief
Bertha Mendoza, 56, had just celebrated her birthday a week before she was swept away in Hurricane Helene floodwaters as she and others were trying to get to safety.
Grief and anger mix as Tennessee plastic plant survivors say permission to leave came too late
While some families confirmed the deaths of their loved ones, others were still waiting for news of the missing, who were ...
The Drowning of This Beloved Cake Baker Should Shame Trump
In the aftermath of the flooding in Erwin, Tennessee, Manuel Cordero joined a search for victims that found three people who ...
Erwin community gathers to honor missing, dead employees following Hurricane Helene
As the region continues to heal from Hurricane Helene’s aftermath, many families are still looking for answers about their ...
Erwin community holds candlelight vigil to honor missing locals
The community of Erwin coming together, paying respect for loved ones they lost. Lighting candles one by one in their honor.
The Immigrant Victim of Helene and the People Who Mourn Her Should Shame Trump
In the aftermath of the flooding in Erwin, Tennessee, Manuel Cordero joined a search for victims that found three people who ...
Father of Unicoi County football player among Impact Plastics employee deaths
Johnny Peterson, the father of a Unicoi County football player, is among the Impact Plastics employees confirmed to have died ...
Factory workers say company told them not to evacuate from Hurricane Helene. 11 were swept away in floodwaters
An employee at the Tennessee factory where 11 workers were swept away in Hurricane Helene floodwaters, and at least two died, ...
After 11 swept away from factory by Helene's flooding, Tennessee investigates claims they were forced to stay
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee state authorities said Wednesday they were investigating the company that owns a plastics ...
Flooding from Hurricane Helene swept away 11 factory employees as they left work. Only 5 have been found.
The raging floodwaters swept 11 people away, and only five were rescued. Two of them are confirmed dead and part of the death ...