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Facing Hunger Foodbank getting back to distributions after winter weather hindrances
Food distributions by the Facing Hunger Foodbank can continue after winter storms slowed operations due to hazardous road conditions. Robert Fields | WVOW News RANGER Facing Hunger Foodbank CEO Cynthia Kirkhart says the organization is ready to get back to food distributions this week after operations were slowed down by recent winter weather. Facing Hunger says it is rolling out three mobile units this week. While drivers and staff have continued to show up to work, distri
Feb 3


Governor Morrisey declares State of Emergency ahead of winter storm
Counties currently included in the Winter Storm Warning from the National Weather Service. As a winter storm approaches West Virginia, emergency officials urge residents to prepare for heavy snow, power outages, and dangerously cold temperatures. Safety reminders include proper use of heating sources, checking smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and stocking up on food, water, medications, and emergency supplies before conditions worsen. LOGAN West Virginia Governor Patric
Jan 24


WVDEP conducting water testing following fluid leak in Wayne County
The WVDEP says testing has so far not shown contamination in the Town of Wayne's water system, but is still advising residents to avoid using their water while investigations continue into the leak from an AEP substation. Robert Fields | WVOW News TOWN OF WAYNE Residents in Wayne County were told not to drink, bathe or even cook with their tap water following an oil leak originating in the East Lynn area over the weekend. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protec
Jan 19


Fort Gay officials accused of financial crimes
FORT GAY The mayor and a top official in a Wayne County town are facing allegations of embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from...
Nov 25, 2024


AEP says 80% of power outages restored
LOGAN Widespread wind and rain blamed for power outages in West Virginia Wednesday. According Appalachian Power, crews worked through...
Nov 21, 2024


Fires persist in the Coalfields
Fire at Coal Mountain in Wyoming County LOGAN Wildfires continue to burn in Southern West Virginia despite recent rains. Wildfires have...
Nov 12, 2024


Man arrested in fatal Wayne County arson
WAYNE COUNTY Police have made an arrest in connection with a fatal fire set last month in Wayne County. Nineteen-year-old Daryl Riggs has...
Nov 7, 2024


Flood watch issued in thirteen West Virginia counties, National Weather Service
CHARLESTON A flood watch has been issued for thirteen counties in the Mountain State. The National Weather Service has issued a flood...
May 7, 2024


Wayne County arson arrest made Thursday
WVOW News FORT GAY West Virginia State Police said the investigation of a barn fire in Wayne County led to the arrest of a North Dakota...
Mar 24, 2023


Water clear for use in Fort Gay
WVOW Report FORT GAY Water in Fort Gay is now safe to drink and use, according to the Fort Gay Water System Friday. A press release...
Feb 18, 2023


Gov. Justice Declares State of Emergency
AM Stone | WVOW News CHARLESTON West Virginia Governor Jim Justice declared a State of Emergency for the entire state of WVa this evening...
Feb 16, 2023


Former W.Va. delegate convicted in Jan. 6th riot announces run for Congress
Faith Bannister & AM Stone | WVOW News CHARLESTON A former West Virginia delegate, convicted for his role in the January sixth riot at...
Jan 9, 2023


Pizza place blaze in Wayne County
WVOW News LAVALETTE A fire destroyed a Wayne County pizza establishment Sunday night. The West Virginia Pizza Company on Route 152 in...
Sep 19, 2022
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