COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - This week is an important time for Cocke County. Folks there are marking the one year anniversary of Hurricane Helene.

Saturday marks one year since the storm struck East Tennessee and Western North Carolina.

For some, it’s hard to believe it’s already been a year. It still feels fresh for some people, and for others, it feels like it was years ago.

“What came was so devastating. It impacted so many people, and there are some people who are sitting in this room who are still impacted,” said Rich Lloyd, the pastor at First Baptist Newport.

Hurricane Helene has left it’s mark on Cocke County.

“It was probably one of the worst times in the history of Cocke County,” said Rev. Tim Grooms at Riverview Church.

With the one year anniversary approaching, First Bap

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