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Energy & Environment Jack Walker, Feb. 27, 2025

Federal 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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Government Chris Schulz, Jul. 26, 2024

Leadership Of Kanawha County Volunteer Fire Department Resigns

Tyler Mountain Fire Chief Louie Robinson and all but one of the department’s Board of Directors resigned Thursday evening.

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Government Chris Schulz, Jul. 12, 2024

Local Fire Departments Receive Federal Funds For Safety

More than $400,000 will support fire safety and emergency preparedness in New Cumberland, Lumberport, Bridgeport, Worthington and Marlinton.

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Energy & Environment Jack Walker, Jun. 25, 2024

Harpers Ferry Rail Bridge Catches Fire, Temporarily Suspending Service

A bridge that transports CSX trains into Harpers Ferry caught fire Monday afternoon. Rail services were temporarily suspended, but were restored by noon Tuesday.

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Government Jack Walker, Jun. 11, 2024

Volunteer Firefighters Stage Unexpected Walkout In Kanawha County

Several volunteer firefighters with the Tyler Mountain Volunteer Fire Department staged a walkout Monday. Other county agencies are now working to pick up the slack.

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Energy & Environment Jack Walker, Apr. 15, 2024

W.Va. Analysts Develop New Tech To Visualize Flood Risks

West Virginia geospatial officials are developing new technology to help visualize flood and landslide risk in the state. The project aims to create more accessible and updated community-level flood risk data.

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