African American History Exhibit At Harpers Ferry ‘Closed For Renovation’
An executive order called for the removal of national park exhibits with negative depictions.
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Marion, 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 NewsUPDATE: 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 NewsFlood Recovery Efforts And Protesting Possible Medicaid Cuts, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, we have the latest on devastating floods to hit two counties in the northern part of the state. We’ll also talk about West Virginians' efforts to halt Medicaid cuts. And, we learn about reviving black coal camps in McDowell County — through farming.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsUPDATE: Death Toll From Ohio County Floods Rises To 8; 1 Missing
The death toll from weekend flash floods in Ohio County rose to eight on Wednesday. Officials are encouraging volunteers to help and asking those impacted to complete survey forms that will help drive the federal assistance.
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FEMA 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 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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