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Nine W.Va. Counties Currently Face ‘Exceptional’ Drought

The U.S. Drought Monitor has declared an “exceptional” drought in parts of Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Jackson, Mason, Putnam, Roane and Wirt counties.

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‘Not Just A Job’: Drought Jeopardizes Way Of Life For Eastern Panhandle Farmers

A summer drought is hitting farmers in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle especially hard. Now, state and federal agencies are working to extend their support.

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1 Dead, 1 Missing In Eastern Kentucky Coal Prep Plant Collapse

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed a declaration of emergency in Martin County, and rescue teams were working to locate the missing worker.

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