BECKLEY, W.Va. — Cleanup efforts in areas ravaged by Thursday’s flood may come to a halt, as another wave of thunderstorms is expected throughout central and southern West Virginia today. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch in 21 counties, including Fayette, Greenbrier, Monroe, Nicholas, Raleigh, Summers[Read More…]
Month: June 2016
Hundreds of Airstream owners gathering in Fairlea
FAIRLEA, W.Va. — The “Silver City” at the West Virginia State Fairgrounds is growing day by day, as members of the Wally Byam Caravan Club International (WBCCI), the Airstream RV owners’ association, gather for the 59th annual International Convention/Rally. Although the rally will officially get under way Tuesday, the distinctive[Read More…]
As Clendenin cleans up, even a 7-year-old pitches in
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Dwyatt Bostic was sitting in his living room trying to escape from the heat. It was only 10:30 a.m. on Saturday but the temperature kept climbing higher and higher. He and another woman live just above the Exxon gas station that hugs the Elk River in Clendenin.[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, June 27
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, June 27, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHAT UK TREASURY CHIEF AIMS TO DO George Osborne seeks to calm[Read More…]
Assistance for W.Va. flood victims increases; donations, help needed
By Jennifer Gardner The Charleston Gazette-Mail and By Jess Mancini Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — For the people wanting to help the victims of flooding in West Virginia, there are ways to help. And for people needing help, more and more local, state and federal resources are coming[Read More…]
Central WV officials organize flood relief efforts
ELKINS, W.Va. — With a state of emergency in effect for 44 of West Virginia’s 55 counties and the death toll climbing, officials in central West Virginia were reaching out to help the hardest hit areas on Friday. Belington Mayor Matt Ryan said officials in Barbour County are accepting donations[Read More…]
Eastern Panhandle residents support flood relief
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — As the death toll climbs to at least 20 in West Virginia counties severely affected by recent flooding and storms, members of the Eastern Panhandle community are joining forces to help provide some relief. Travis Bishop, owner of Tannermans Trading Company in Martinsburg, said he wanted to[Read More…]
Red Cross accepting donations for WV flood victims
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Residents unaffected by the storms in southern West Virginia can help their less fortunate neighbors. Donations can be made to the American Red Cross for disaster relief, said Sharon Kesselring, executive director of the American Red Cross of Northwest West Virginia. “Even the smallest donation brings hope[Read More…]
Many homes destroyed in White Sulphur Springs
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Flooding devastated White Sulphur Springs on Thursday and Friday, destroying dozens of houses, with some shoved off their foundations, and others simply disappeared, washed away in the torrent of water. Fifteen people were confirmed dead in Greenbrier County, according to the West Virginia Division of[Read More…]
Many people in Rainelle say they’ve lost everything
RAINELLE, W.Va. — The flooding in southern West Virginia has left people homeless, stranded and even dead. People say it will be burned into their minds for the rest of their lives. One man said June 24 will always leave a bad taste in his mouth, especially now that he[Read More…]