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NASCAR's Hamlin to Head to West Virginia for Flood Aid

NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin is heading to southern West Virginia to help out after deadly floods ravaged the region.

A news release from The Greenbrier resort says that on Thursday evening, Hamlin will hand out toys and school supplies to Greenbrier County students affected by the June 23 floods. He’ll be at the White Sulphur Springs train station.

Kyle Larson, who competes in NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series, will accompany Hamlin on Thursday.

The floods killed 23 people and devastated homes, businesses and infrastructure. Greenbrier County accounted for 15 of the 23 deaths.

West Virginia Water, Wastewater Projects Receive Federal Aid

Five water and wastewater projects in West Virginia are receiving financial help from the federal government.

The projects are among 141 nationwide awarded loans or grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the funding on Monday.

Elkins received a $6 million loan to improve its water system. Welch was awarded a $1 million loan and an $881,000 grant for a waterline project.

A $1.7 million loan and a $750,000 grant were awarded to the Logan County Public Service District for a sewer project. The Cottageville Public Service District received a $719,000 loan and a $936,000 grant for a sewer project.

The Mingo County Public Service District received a $500,000 grant to address flooding.

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