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June 29 storm cost W.Va. $14M to clear roads

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- West Virginia spent $14 million to clear fallen trees and debris from hundreds of roads following a severe storm on June 29. Transportation Secretary Paul Mattox tells the Charleston More>>

FEMA warns of fraud in storm's aftermath

CHARLESTON - West Virginia residents are urged to be alert for and report potential fraud during recovery and rebuilding efforts following the recent summer storms and power outages. Scam artists may approach More>>

UPDATE: Power restoration efforts closer to completion

LEWISBURG (WVVA) - According to the latest statistics from Appalachian Power and MonPower, service could be restored to all customers in the WVVA viewing area in the next 48 hours. Thousands remain without More>>

  • Summer Storm 2012

  • News Release PINEVILLE, WV – July 19, 2012 – Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (NYSE: CLF) (Paris: CLF) announced today a $10,000 contribution to the Volunteer West Virginia Food Bank Fund. The fund was
    News Release PINEVILLE, WV – July 19, 2012 – Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (NYSE: CLF) (Paris: CLF) announced today a $10,000 contribution to the Volunteer West Virginia Food Bank Fund. The fund was

  • CHARLESTON, W.Va. -Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today requested a major disaster declaration from the federal government to assist with the ongoing recovery and repair efforts in West Virginia following the storms,
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. -Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today requested a major disaster declaration from the federal government to assist with the ongoing recovery and repair efforts in West Virginia following the storms,

  • SOUTH CHARLESTON (WVVA) - A pair have been arrested for a string of thefts in Kanawha and Fayette counties during the aftermath of the June 29 storm. Kristina Griggs, 34, and Dustin Lycans, 30 -- both
    SOUTH CHARLESTON (WVVA) - A pair have been arrested for a string of thefts in Kanawha and Fayette counties during the aftermath of the June 29 storm. Kristina Griggs, 34, and Dustin Lycans, 30 -- both

  • BECKLEY (WVVA) - A storm debris cleanup will be held in Beckley beginning Monday, Aug. 6. Mayor Emmett Pugh announced the cleanup in a press release Monday. "The storm we experienced on Friday, June
    BECKLEY (WVVA) - A storm debris cleanup will be held in Beckley beginning Monday, Aug. 6. Mayor Emmett Pugh announced the cleanup in a press release Monday. "The storm we experienced on Friday, June

  • WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS (WVVA) - June's damaging wind storm has left behind plenty of free firewood. The Forest Service is converting its tree-impaired roads into firewood gathering sites in two of its
    WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS (WVVA) - June's damaging wind storm has left behind plenty of free firewood. The Forest Service is converting its tree-impaired roads into firewood gathering sites in two of its

  • CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- A pre-holiday storm that caused power outages across the state didn't affect Fourth of July traffic on the West Virginia Turnpike. Media outlets report that traffic during the
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- A pre-holiday storm that caused power outages across the state didn't affect Fourth of July traffic on the West Virginia Turnpike. Media outlets report that traffic during the

  • CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- West Virginia food banks have received a $20,000 donation to help replenish supplies that were depleted by recent storm relief efforts. AARP West Virginia and the AARP Foundation
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- West Virginia food banks have received a $20,000 donation to help replenish supplies that were depleted by recent storm relief efforts. AARP West Virginia and the AARP Foundation

  • CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- Commissioner of Agriculture Gus R. Douglass says West Virginia farmers should report losses due to storms and heat to the federal Farm Service Agency. The Farm Service Agency
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- Commissioner of Agriculture Gus R. Douglass says West Virginia farmers should report losses due to storms and heat to the federal Farm Service Agency. The Farm Service Agency

  • NEWS RELEASE: The Public Service Commission of West Virginia wants customers to be prepared when they receive their next round of utility bills. Electric Bills Under normal circumstances, residential
    The Public Service Commission of West Virginia wants customers to be prepared when they receive their next round of utility bills.

  • CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- Officials hope to learn from how West Virginia responded to the recent series of violent summer storms. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin on Wednesday announced a review of what went right
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- Officials hope to learn from how West Virginia responded to the recent series of violent summer storms. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin on Wednesday announced a review of what went right

  • CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- The thousands of West Virginians still without power following summer storms have U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin questioning $94 million in aid heading to Afghanistan. The freshman Democrat
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- The thousands of West Virginians still without power following summer storms have U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin questioning $94 million in aid heading to Afghanistan. The freshman Democrat

  • CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- Officials hope to learn from how West Virginia responded to the recent series of violent summer storms. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin on Wednesday announced a review of what went right
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- Officials hope to learn from how West Virginia responded to the recent series of violent summer storms. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin on Wednesday announced a review of what went right

  • BECKLEY (WVVA) - A Raleigh County church is planning a picnic to say 'thank you' to utility workers who have been laboring for days to restore service to thousands affected by last month's summer storm. Calloway
    BECKLEY (WVVA) - A Raleigh County church is planning a picnic to say 'thank you' to utility workers who have been laboring for days to restore service to thousands affected by last month's summer storm. Calloway

  • GREENBRIER COUNTY -- North Central WV Community Action is assisting residents who lost food in the recent storms to complete an application to request replacement food stamp benefits. The applications
    GREENBRIER COUNTY -- North Central WV Community Action is assisting residents who lost food in the recent storms to complete an application to request replacement food stamp benefits. The applications

  • SUMMERSVILLE, WV (WVVA) -Summersville Lake's Battle Run Campground and beach area have been opened by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers a week after storms tore through the region. Electricity and
    SUMMERSVILLE, WV (WVVA) -Summersville Lake's Battle Run Campground and beach area have been opened by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers a week after storms tore through the region. Electricity and

  • (WVVA) - Following is a list of estimated restoration times for customers of MonPower, from their official website. Mon Power Estimated restoration times for the majority of customers still without
    (WVVA) - Following is a list of estimated restoration times for customers of MonPower, from their official website. Mon Power Estimated restoration times for the majority of customers still without

  • CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- People on public assistance who lost food because of storm-driven power failures now have until July 30 to apply for replacement food stamps. The Department of Health and Human
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- People on public assistance who lost food because of storm-driven power failures now have until July 30 to apply for replacement food stamps.

  • BECKLEY (WVVA) - The storms have wreaked havoc on water systems, forcing some agencies to issue boil advisories. Downed trees and power lines have caused many water pumps to malfunction or just stop
    BECKLEY (WVVA) - The storms have wreaked havoc on water systems, forcing some agencies to issue boil advisories. Downed trees and power lines have caused many water pumps to malfunction or just stop

  • (WVVA) - Another round of summer storms in West Virginia Sunday forced Appalachian Power to suspend its restoration efforts. Estimates on restoration times have been extended. The latest storms increased
    (WVVA) - Another round of summer storms in West Virginia Sunday forced Appalachian Power to suspend its restoration efforts. Estimates on restoration times have been extended. The latest storms increased

  • SUMMERS COUNTY (WVVA)-- Staff are doing their best to manage while power is out at the Summers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hildale. The power has been out for a week. The facility also had no
    SUMMERS COUNTY (WVVA)-- Staff are doing their best to manage while power is out at the Summers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hildale. The power has been out for a week. The facility also had no

  • CHARLESTON, W.Va. (July 6, 2012) – Frontier Communications has brought in out-of-state company personnel who have volunteered to help restore services in West Virginia, which experienced a severe storm
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. (July 6, 2012) – Frontier Communications has brought in out-of-state company personnel who have volunteered to help restore services in West Virginia, which experienced a severe storm

  • ROANOKE, VA. (AP) -- An 82-person out-of-state contract crew working to restore power in Virginia has been sent home for what Appalachian Power calls "inappropriate behavior." Appalachian Power spokeswoman
    ROANOKE, VA. (AP) -- An 82-person out-of-state contract crew working to restore power in Virginia has been sent home for what Appalachian Power calls "inappropriate behavior." Appalachian Power spokeswoman

  • CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- Thousands still without electricity a week after violent storms in Virginia and West Virginia face more hot weather and possibly more storms. Heat advisories are in effect Friday
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- Thousands still without electricity a week after violent storms in Virginia and West Virginia face more hot weather and possibly more storms. Heat advisories are in effect Friday

  • KIMBALL (WVVA) - On Wednesday alone, the Five Loaves and Two Fishes food bank in McDowell County, just outside Kimball, was able to provide help for 680 individuals in need since last Friday's damaging
    KIMBALL (WVVA) - On Wednesday alone, the Five Loaves and Two Fishes food bank in McDowell County, just outside Kimball, was able to provide help for 680 individuals in need since last Friday's damaging

  • HINTON (WVVA) - Emergency officials say food donations, serving trays and disposable utensils are needed in Summers County. Donations can be made at the Summers County Volunteer Fire Department Station
    HINTON (WVVA) - Emergency officials say food donations, serving trays and disposable utensils are needed in Summers County. Donations can be made at the Summers County Volunteer Fire Department Station

  • BECKLEY (WVVA) - A driver was trapped inside a truck in Beckley after live power lines fell on the vehicle during the latest round of summer storms Thursday afternoon. A tree fell across power lines on
    BECKLEY (WVVA) - A driver was trapped inside a truck in Beckley after live power lines fell on the vehicle during the latest round of summer storms Thursday afternoon. A tree fell across power lines on

  • BECKLEY (WVVA) - A driver is trapped in Beckley after power lines fell on a vehicle during the region's latest round of severe storms. A tree fell across power lines on Northwestern Drive, off Harper
    BECKLEY (WVVA) - Another round of summer storms brought wind and rain to residents across the Two Virginias Thursday. Fresh power outages were reported from WVVA viewers in Bluefield in Mercer County

  • CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- The West Virginia National Guard will have 600 soldiers on the ground by the end of Thursday, doing welfare checks, installing generators, and delivering food and water. Adjutant
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- The West Virginia National Guard will have 600 soldiers on the ground by the end of Thursday, doing welfare checks, installing generators, and delivering food and water. Adjutant

  • NEWS RELEASE FROM: Joan C. Browning Special Assistant to the Hon. Andrea J. Pendleton Mayor, Town of Rainelle Mayor Andy Pendleton is asking everyone whose electricity is off to turn throw their
    NEWS RELEASE FROM: Joan C. Browning Special Assistant to the Hon. Andrea J. Pendleton Mayor, Town of Rainelle Mayor Andy Pendleton is asking everyone whose electricity is off to turn throw their

  • (ATHENS)WVVA--- Concord University will remained closed on Friday, July 6th due to the power outages affecting the region. All classes for Friday have also been closed. Essential personnel are to report
    (ATHENS)WVVA--- Concord University will remained closed on Friday, July 6th due to the power outages affecting the region.

  • NEWS RELEASE: CHARLESTON, W.Va. (July 5, 2012) In response to the statewide crisis following Friday's storm that left close to 700,000 West Virginians without power, the shareholders of West Virginia
    NEWS RELEASE: CHARLESTON, W.Va. (July 5, 2012) In response to the statewide crisis following Friday's storm that left close to 700,000 West Virginians without power, the shareholders of West Virginia

  • CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - Thousands of West Virginians face another day of 90-degree heat and no air conditioning. Nearly 230,000 utility customers across the state remain without electricity as of Thursday
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - Thousands of West Virginians face another day of 90-degree heat and no air conditioning. Nearly 230,000 utility customers across the state remain without electricity as of Thursday

  • BLUEFIELD (WVVA) - A band of storms carrying extreme winds have caused damage across much of the WVVA viewing area. The Second Chance Rocks the Two Virginias concert at Mitchell Stadium was evacuated
    BLUEFIELD (WVVA) - Power remains out to much of the region Tuesday, though outage numbers are slowly declining. Appalachian Power reported 215,060 without power in West Virginia and 140,597 without power

  • BECKLEY -- The recent statewide boil water advisory does not effect any of Beckley Water customers who never lost pressure. The primary locations in the Beckley Water Company service area that have experienced
    BECKLEY -- The recent statewide boil water advisory does not effect any of Beckley Water customers who never lost pressure. The primary locations in the Beckley Water Company service area that have experienced

  • FAYETTE COUNTY - The New River Water Treatment Plant is now operating at close to regular production levels after work was conducted on backup generators on Monday, which nearly doubled plant pumpage.
    FAYETTE COUNTY - The New River Water Treatment Plant is now operating at close to regular production levels after work was conducted on backup generators on Monday, which nearly doubled plant pumpage.

  • RAINELLE -- Rainelle Mayor Andrea J. Pendleton announced this afternoon that the Town had acquired a roll off dumpster. It is located in the lot across from the 811 Ordnance National Guard Armory in Park
    RAINELLE -- Rainelle Mayor Andrea J. Pendleton announced this afternoon that the Town had acquired a roll off dumpster. It is located in the lot across from the 811 Ordnance National Guard Armory in Park

  • PRINCETON (WVVA)-- Families in need have taken shelter at cooling stations across the Two Virginias. One family took shelter at the Princeton Rescue Squad Sunday and it has been their home ever since.
    PRINCETON (WVVA)-- Families in need have taken shelter at cooling stations across the Two Virginias. One family took shelter at the Princeton Rescue Squad Sunday and it has been their home ever since.

  • BECKLEY, W.Va. – Working with the West Virginia National Guard, U.S. Rep. Nick J. Rahall (D-W.Va.) toured southern West Virginia communities on Monday and met with officials in County Emergency Operations
    BECKLEY, W.Va. – Working with the West Virginia National Guard, U.S. Rep. Nick J. Rahall (D-W.Va.) toured southern West Virginia communities on Monday and met with officials in County Emergency Operations

  • CHARLESTON, W.Va. -Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced he will lead a food drive along with the National Guard and in cooperation with the state Office of Emergency Services, state employees and their
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. -Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced he will lead a food drive along with the National Guard and in cooperation with the state Office of Emergency Services, state employees and their

  • SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia's state parks were not spared from nature's forces on June 29 and July 1. "The storms were swift and created extensive damage to some areas and other areas were
    SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia's state parks were not spared from nature's forces on June 29 and July 1. "The storms were swift and created extensive damage to some areas and other areas were

  • WELCH (WVVA) - Copper thieves have taken advantage of downed lines in McDowell County. Officials with the county's 911 center said Tuesday that 450 feet of copper wire was stolen from the Panther area. Downed
    WELCH (WVVA) - Copper thieves have taken advantage of downed lines in McDowell County. Officials with the county's 911 center said Tuesday that 450 feet of copper wire was stolen from the Panther area. Downed

  • HINTON (WVVA) - The Summers County Office of Emergency Management released the following information on storm recovery efforts in the county Tuesday. Bottled water is available at the Sandstone, Talcott,
    HINTON (WVVA) - The Summers County Office of Emergency Management released the following information on storm recovery efforts in the county Tuesday. Bottled water is available at the Sandstone, Talcott,

  • CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- State employees are heading back to work as utilities reduce the number of power outages across West Virginia. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin says state employees should report to work
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- State employees are heading back to work as utilities reduce the number of power outages across West Virginia. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin says state employees should report to work

  • WASHINGTON (AP) - Hundreds of thousands of people remain in the dark more than three days after summer storms clobbered the mid-Atlantic region. At about 8 a.m. Tuesday, Pepco was reporting about 118,120
    WASHINGTON (AP) - Hundreds of thousands of people remain in the dark more than three days after summer storms clobbered the mid-Atlantic region. At about 8 a.m. Tuesday, Pepco was reporting about 118,120

  • BLUEFIELD (WVVA) - Organizers of the 'Second Chance Rocks the Two Virginias' concert that was forced to be evacuated Friday due to the storm will meet Monday to discuss what action will be taken. Eric
    BLUEFIELD (WVVA) - Organizers of the 'Second Chance Rocks the Two Virginias' concert that was forced to be evacuated Friday due to the storm will meet Monday to discuss what action will be taken. Eric

  • BLUEFIELD (WVVA) - In a live interview on WVVA News at Noon, Appalachian Power President Charles Patton said the number of outages experienced after Friday's storm is twice as large as any other storm
    BLUEFIELD (WVVA) - In a live interview on WVVA News at Noon, Appalachian Power President Charles Patton said the number of outages experienced after Friday's storm is twice as large as any other storm

  • UNION -- Monroe County officials and representatives from several county entities met on Sunday in Union for the purpose of holding a briefing on the recent storm that passed through the county and to
    UNION -- Monroe County officials and representatives from several county entities met on Sunday in Union for the purpose of holding a briefing on the recent storm that passed through the county and to

  • WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS (WVVA) - The Greenbrier is seeking volunteers to help clean up the resort's Old White golf course ahead of this week's PGA Tour event. Friday evening's high winds downed trees and
    WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS (WVVA) - The Greenbrier is seeking volunteers to help clean up the resort's Old White golf course ahead of this week's PGA Tour event. Friday evening's high winds downed trees and

  • CHARLESTON, WV – Members of the West Virginia National Guard have been deployed across the state since Friday night to aid recovery efforts following a line of severe storms that swept through the area.
    CHARLESTON, WV – Members of the West Virginia National Guard have been deployed across the state since Friday night to aid recovery efforts following a line of severe storms that swept through the area.

  • CHARLESTON, W.Va. (July 1, 2012) – In response to rumors running rampant across every part of the state about water being turned off to various communities at various times, West Virginia American Water
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. (July 1, 2012) – In response to rumors running rampant across every part of the state about water being turned off to various communities at various times, West Virginia American Water

  • CHARLESTON, W. Va. -- Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin continues to work with emergency management personnel around the state to assist in recovery and cleanup efforts following Friday evening's severe storms. He
    CHARLESTON, W. Va. -- Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin continues to work with emergency management personnel around the state to assist in recovery and cleanup efforts following Friday evening's severe storms. He

  • CHARLESTON, W.Va. (July 1, 2012) – Thieves have stolen generators from several Frontier Communications facilities in the aftermath of a powerful storm Friday that caused widespread property damage and
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. (July 1, 2012) – Thieves have stolen generators from several Frontier Communications facilities in the aftermath of a powerful storm Friday that caused widespread property damage and

  • BLUEFIELD (WVVA) - Interstate traffic was reported to be slow moving on both sides of Mercer County as motorists searched for service stations with electricity and the ability to supply gasoline. Reports
    BLUEFIELD (WVVA) - Interstate traffic was reported to be slow moving on both sides of Mercer County as motorists searched for service stations with electricity and the ability to supply gasoline. Reports

  • CHARLESTON (WVVA) - West Virginia American Water issued a statement late Saturday evening to dispel rumors circulating that a mandatory shutoff of the state's water was scheduled to take place. You can
    CHARLESTON (WVVA) - West Virginia American Water issued a statement late Saturday evening to dispel rumors circulating that a mandatory shutoff of the state's water was scheduled to take place. You can

  • PRINCE (WVVA) - An Amtrak train carrying 232 passengers on a trip from New York to Chicago was stalled in Fayette County due to Friday's devastating storms. Amtrak spokesman Steve Kulm says the train
    PRINCE (WVVA) - An Amtrak train carrying 232 passengers on a trip from New York to Chicago was stalled in Fayette County due to Friday's devastating storms. Amtrak spokesman Steve Kulm says the train

  • CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- A West Virginia state senator is among the injured after summer storms thrashed much of the state. Senate President Jeff Kessler says Sen. Mark Wills suffered a closed head and
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- A West Virginia state senator is among the injured after summer storms thrashed much of the state. Senate President Jeff Kessler says Sen. Mark Wills suffered a closed head and

  • NEW YORK (AP) -- Netflix, Instagram and Pinterest are using Twitter and Facebook to update subscribers after a Virginia storm caused server outages for hours. Netflix and Pinterest restored service by
    NEW YORK (AP) -- Netflix, Instagram and Pinterest are using Twitter and Facebook to update subscribers after a Virginia storm caused server outages for hours. Netflix and Pinterest restored service by

  • RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell has declared a state of emergency in response to severe weather that affected the Commonwealth last night. This action authorizes state agencies to assist local governments
    RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell has declared a state of emergency in response to severe weather that affected the Commonwealth last night. This action authorizes state agencies to assist local governments

  • WASHINGTON - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and its federal partners continue to work closely with states affected by yesterday's damaging winds, hail and severe thunderstorms, including
    WASHINGTON - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and its federal partners continue to work closely with states affected by yesterday's damaging winds, hail and severe thunderstorms, including

  • (Christiansburg, Va.) -- In the case of an electrical outage, it is important to take careful precautions to ensure food safety. The risk of food poisoning is heightened when refrigerators and ovens are
    (Christiansburg, Va.) -- In the case of an electrical outage, it is important to take careful precautions to ensure food safety. The risk of food poisoning is heightened when refrigerators and ovens are

  • Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today issued the following statement about the declared State of Emergency in West Virginia: "Last night's storms caused severe damage and left hundreds
    Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today issued the following statement about the declared State of Emergency in West Virginia: "Last night's storms caused severe damage and left hundreds

  • CHARLESTON, W.Va. (June 30, 2012) – Frontier Communications is assessing its networks and deploying crews to restore service in the aftermath of a violent storm that knocked out electric power to hundreds
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. (June 30, 2012) – Frontier Communications is assessing its networks and deploying crews to restore service in the aftermath of a violent storm that knocked out electric power to hundreds

  • CHARLESTON, W. Va. -- Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has worked through the night and this morning with state and federal emergency responders to ensure that all West Virginians are getting the assistance they
    CHARLESTON, W. Va. -- Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has worked through the night and this morning with state and federal emergency responders to ensure that all West Virginians are getting the assistance they
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