Jim Lewis, Charleston Priest And Activist, Dies At 90
A longtime Charleston priest, activist and central figure in one of West Virginia’s most turbulent cultural conflicts has died. The Rev. Jim Lewis was 90.
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Ohio, Marion Counties Approved For More Federal Flood Relief Funds
Ohio and Marion counties have been approved for more federal funds to help with recovery efforts related to deadly floods in June.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLawmakers Told To Expect Major Flood Event Every 6 Months
West Virginia has already seen two deadly flooding events this year. With an uncertain federal future, lawmakers are getting a better understanding of the state’s capacity to respond to those events.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsDisaster Centers Now Open In Ohio, Marion Counties
Residents of Marion and Ohio counties will now be able to go directly to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) to get assistance following the floods on June 14–15, 2025.
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.
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UPDATE: Possible Ninth Flood Fatality Identified; New Housing Aid Available
At a press conference Wednesday, Gov. Patrick Morrisey shared news of a possible additional fatality from the Ohio County floods, plus a new opportunity for housing aid for residents affected by the flooding.
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.
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