Quilt Festival Set For September
The 2026 West Virginia Quilt Festival will bring quilters from across the state and beyond to the Cedar Lakes Conference Center in Ripley Sept. 17 to Sept. 19.
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Rising Rivers, Possible Rockslides From Snow Melt And Rain
Rivers across the state are expected to rise over Friday night and into Saturday, due to snow melt and heavy rainfall.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsRivers and Lakes Compromised After Dry Summer
The drought-like conditions blanketing the state are starting to cause problems for lakes and streams, especially in the northern region.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Facing Drought Conditions
July has been an abnormally dry month, leading to drought conditions in many areas of the state. Around 60 percent of the state is experiencing moderate to severe drought conditions. Another 30 percent are experiencing dry conditions.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsApril Showers Could Bring Floods, Help Ebb Fires
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flood watch for the northern two-thirds of the state. The warning extends until Tuesday night with more rainfall and severe weather on the way later in the week. The weather service advises residents to be ready to take action to stay safe. The rainfall could be beneficial, however, for the ongoing fires in the Eastern Panhandle.
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County Officials Prepare To Request Federal Assistance For Communities Hit Hard By Floods
“We had no warning. The high river was our warning,” Carper said. “When the calls started coming to 911 and people were literally running out of their homes fleeing, and roads were being covered up, washed out, that was our warning. And then the National Weather Service put out just about the strongest alert they know how to put out for floods.”
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFlooded Communities Face Uncertainty With More Rain On The Way
Flooding throughout the day Monday caused significant damage to roads, houses and bridges in central and southern West Virginia. There have been no deaths reported so far due to flooding. Officials are still working to assess damage. Many houses were flooded, and some were washed away.
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