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Distrust Hampers Flood Recovery Efforts In Wyoming County, This West Virginia Morning

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On this West Virginia Morning, volunteers trying to help a Wyoming County community recover from the February 2025 floods have found distrust hampering their efforts. According to one pastor, the town of Oceana did not qualify for a disaster declaration because too few people – wary of volunteers and the application process – did not declare the damage to their homes.

Also, the state’s school voucher program faces changes at the legislature. And bills to improve child protective services, rural health and recovery treatment are advancing through the state Senate.

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Maria Young produced this episode.

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