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644-acre McDowell County wildfire now mostly controlled, some hot spots remain
The North Fork fire, a wildfire north of Marion near U.S. Highway 221, is largely under control at 644 acres. The North Fork ...
Honoring Black History: The Mountaineer Military Museum
The Mountaineer Military Museum has highlighted West Virginia soldiers and veterans for years, but did you know that building was once the third school built in West Virginia just for Black ...
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Officials provide latest update as wildfire survives Friday night rain
Crews will remain on scene throughout the night to ensure containment efforts continue. At this time, there are no active ...
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Wildfires break out in North Carolina town ravaged by Hurricane Helene
The fire is happening while Western North Carolina is under an increased fire danger warning due to gusty winds, making it ...
UPDATE: Flood watches expanded to more West Virginia counties
A Flood Watch has been issued for upcoming rain and snow melt in the high terrain of West Virginia. The watch starts Thursday evening and runs until later in the day Friday. * ...
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After evening snow squalls, colder air moves in tonight; below zero temperatures for all
Northwestern Pocahontas and Western Greenbrier County through Wednesday afternoon. Once again, temperatures and/or wind ...
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Mason County, WV – Hwys Worker Injured in Crash on Rte 62 While Performing Emergency Repairs
Mason County, WV (January 20, 2025) – A West Virginia Division of Highways worker remains hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle while performing emergency pothole repairs on Route 62 Saturday ...
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Search for Vietnam MIA soldier detailed for Nicholas County family members
The last time anyone saw U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jerry Edward Auxier alive was on July 29, 1968, as the Nicholas County man made his way — with several other soldiers in his company, to the top of ...
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McDowell County: Temporary bridge on U.S. Hwy. 221 N expected to be built by end of January
In northern McDowell County, a bridge on U.S. Highway 221 North is expected to reopen by the end of January. On Monday, the McDowell County Board of Commissioners heard a report from Emergency ...
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Coming to your school? 'Extremely positive' McDowell cellphone ban may be model for others
The McDowell High School ban on cellphone use during the school day is boosting student engagement and interactions, according to a study by school administrators. And the ban may be coming to ...
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Man dies after falling into Upshur County creek
According to a release from the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office, on Monday, Jan. 13, deputies received a call regarding an active water rescue on McDowell Lane in Rock Cave. Driver killed in collision ...
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Man dies after falling into creek in Upshur County, deputies say
(WCHS) — Deputies said a man died after emergency personnel worked to make a water rescue in Upshur County Monday ... the 700 block of McDowell Lane in Rock Cave, West Virginia, after ...