W.Va. DMV Releases License Plate To Celebrate National Anniversary
The new commemorative license plates are expected to be available in DMV offices across the state by the end of the week.
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Day Of Remembrance Held In Kentucky One Year After Tornado, This West Virginia Morning
Last weekend was the first anniversary of a tornado that devastated communities in nearby southern Kentucky. A Day of Remembrance event honored those who lost their lives, and reflected on a year of recovery. For the Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom, Shepherd Snyder has this report.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPocahontas County Records First Tornado
Strong winds traveled north from Greenbrier County into the quiet community of Hillsboro Wednesday evening. There, they accumulated into a full tornado — the first recorded in Pocahontas County history. ...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsTropical Storm Debby Brought Tornado To Berkeley County
As Tropical Storm Debby brought heavy winds and rain to the Eastern Panhandle, a minor tornado struck a residential area near the Berkeley County town of Hedgesville.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsBerkeley County Tornado Marks Sixteenth This Year, Most In W.Va. History
A minor tornado struck the town of Inwood in Berkeley County on Wednesday afternoon, according to a Thursday report from National Weather Service team members.
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FEMA Declares April Storms Major Disaster, Opening W.Va. To Federal Funds
Flooding, landslides and tornadoes swept West Virginia in April. FEMA has declared the events a major disaster, allowing residents to apply for federal aid for damages.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsContinuing Education Emergencies And Special Session Priorities This West Virginia Week
This week the U.S. Department of Education is launching a multimillion-dollar program to help boost the completion of FAFSA nationwide. We’ll also learn more about the state’s largest methamphetamine seizure in history. And we’ll hear about a rupture in the Mountain Valley Pipeline during a pressure test.
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