ERWIN, Tenn. — After 24 years of guiding whitewater trips on the Nolichucky River Gorge for other companies, Patrick Mannion finally received a permit last year to operate his own outfitter ...

ERWIN, Tenn. (WCYB) — For many, the Nolichucky River is a place to admire nature's beauty, but during the floods from Helene, the river became a destructive force. Helene, really it’s ...

UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — When Hurricane Helene struck the Tri-Cities region in late September, a flooded Nolichucky River tore through several counties and caused widespread destruction. In ...

The naturally rocky banks of the Nolichucky turn to mud near the AT trailhead. This coverage is made possible through a partnership between BPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization.

The Nolichucky River off of River Road in Erwin., Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. Portions of a bridge that crossed the river before the flood are visible on the banks.

The Army Corps of Engineers' letter was issued to railroad company CSX Transportation on Dec. 2. The Nolichucky River gorge spans a 2.5-mile stretch.

CSX Transportation must stop rail cleanup efforts in the Nolichucky River Gorge until it obtains the proper permissions, according to a letter sent to the company by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

ERWIN, Tenn. — More than three weeks ago, environmental advocates filed a lawsuit and accused CSX Transportation of harming the Nolichucky River as it worked to repair a rail line damaged by ...

The Nolichucky River off of Unaka Springs Road outside of Erwin., Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. The middle of the river here used to be completely covered with trees and green growth.