How two factories near Impact Plastics in Erwin made sure their employees survived deadly flood
I dug a road into the railroad bank. … I made everybody hit their gas and don’t stop,” said Ron Kell, manager of the Old ...
Tennessee factory says workers had time to flee Helene’s floodwaters. Families of those who were swept away disagree
The 56-year-old grandmother was one of 11 Tennessee plastics plant workers swept away by Hurricane Helene’s deadly ...
'Take action now': Inside the race to alert residents of Helene's wrath
As Helene's destructive wrath descended on the Southeast, some residents say they never got the warnings they needed to take ...
Erwin community holds candlelight vigil to honor those who perished in flood
ERWIN, Tenn. (WCYB) — The community of Erwin came together on Thursday to pay respect for loved ones they lost. People lit ...
Tennessee factory under state scrutiny after flash floodwaters swept 11 workers away
As the rain from Hurricane Helene came down harder and harder, workers inside a plastics factory in rural Tennessee kept ...
'Why would you make us stay there' || Employee says Erwin plastics manufacturer lied after river flooding deaths
Impact Plastics said several employees died in the flooding from Helene. The TBI is investigating after several employees ...
Tennessee factory target of probe after reports floods trapped workers, led to deaths
Tennessee officials are investigating the company that operates a plastics factory following a tragic incident where ...
Hurricane Helene aftermath: More than 200 dead as hope fades in search for survivors
At least 200 people are known to have died as a result of the carnage and destruction wrought by Hurricane Helene since it ...
Impact Plastics president, founder releases preliminary review alongside video statement
Gerald O'Connor said in a video that employees were told to leave 45 minutes before the flooding hit and that there was "time ...
'Why did you make us work?': Impact Plastics employee recalls Helene flood that killed coworkers
Among the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene and the countless stories of loss and hardship, one particular tragedy is under investigation after the deaths of several workers at a plastics company ...