Whitewater Season On Gauley River Begins In Two Weeks
Friday, September 11 marks the start of the 2026 Gauley Season with the first controlled release from the Summersville Dam.
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United Way Launches Disaster Preparedness Centers
The Tygart Valley United Way and United Way of Central West Virginia are launching United We Prepare, a statewide initiative to ensure communities are prepared to meet basic needs for food, shelter and power during disasters.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMarion, Ohio Counties Slated For $11.7M In Flood Recovery Aid; Morrisey Seeks Additional Support
Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Thursday he is continuing to seek aid for flood recovery efforts in Marion and Ohio counties, following flash flooding last month.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFEMA Denies 7 Counties Individual Aid For Destructive February Flooding
The governor announced Tuesday night that FEMA denied his request for individual disaster aid to residents of Boone, Cabell, Greenbrier, Kanawha, Lincoln, Monroe and Summers counties affected by February's severe flooding.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsDisaster Assistance Approved In First 4 Counties; FEMA Moving In
With federal disaster aid approved in Mercer, McDowell, Mingo, and Wyoming counties, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is setting up in the area. Those affected by the February flooding may also be able to access emergency SNAP benefits. ...
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Logan, Wayne Counties Now Eligible For Federal Aid Due To Flooding
Residents of Logan and Wayne counties are now eligible for federal aid dollars over severe flooding that struck southern West Virginia on Feb. 15.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFederal Disaster Declaration Granted For 4 Southern W.Va. Counties
President Donald Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for McDowell, Mercer, Mingo and Wyoming counties over severe flooding that swept southern West Virginia roughly two weeks ago.
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