Harrison County Voters To Consider New, Unique Levy Aimed At Historical Preservation
The levy would provide at least $100,000 for the next four years to 13 historic preservation organizations across the county.
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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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More News‘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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More News1 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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsBill Limiting Justice’s Emergency Powers Continues To Advance
Senate Bill 128, clarifying the authority of Governor and Legislature to proclaim and declare a state of emergency and preparedness passed the House of Delegates on Tuesday, 93-3. The Senate already passed the bill on the opening day of the legislative session.
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More Drinking Water Distribution Sites Available
Updated June 25 at 3:23 p.m.West Virginia American Water updated its list of potable water tankers where customers can fill containers:Frame Road in…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsGov. Tomblin Makes Requests to FEMA, Small Business Administration Following Chemical Leak
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin Monday urged the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to modify the current federal Emergency Declaration to provide for…
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