BUCKHANNON – The mayor of Buckhannon is asking for prayers for the area hit hard by Tuesday night's severe storm. At about 9:45 a.m., Mayor Robbie Skinner posted the following to social media: “First and foremost, the City of Buckhannon, North-Central Upshur County, and everyone here… ...
BUCKHANNON — Resources for those in Upshur and Lewis counties who were impacted by Tuesday night's severe storm and flooding are being announced across the region. At about 11 a.m. Wednesday morning, the Upshur County 911 Center posted to social media that all 911 lines in the county are currently down. Officials urge anyone who needs assistance to call one of the following numbers: 304-997-9373, 681-837-2445, 304-516-2502 and 304-439-0263. The Buckhannon Church of the Nazarene has opened the church building to those who need shelter after the devastating storm Tuesday night. ...
BUCKHANNON - Governor Patrick Morrisey has declared a State of Emergency for all 55 counties as severe storms continue to move across West Virginia, resulting in flash flooding, landslides, road closures, and other dangerous conditions. Also today, the Uphsur County Commission has proclaimed a local state of emergency due to widespread flooding. The Upshur County Commission's proclamation notes that “Upshur County has experienced widespread flooding resulting from significant rainfall, causing damage to public infrastructure, private property, roadways, bridges, culverts, ...
Due to flooding in our delivery area, The Inter-Mountain will deliver newspapers as conditions safely allow. Any papers that cannot be delivered will be delivered with the next possible delivery. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through these weather- related challenges.
The Inter-Mountain photo by Anthony Gaynor Tuesday evening's severe storm caused damage in Elkins, including bringing down this tree on Gorman Avenue. Officials say power was out in some areas as heavy flooding was reported in Upshur and Lewis counties.
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Department of Human Services is getting its second leader under Gov. Patrick Morrisey, as the state agency continues to wrestle with child welfare concerns and comes under a microscope over issues with federal funding for social services. In a press release Monday morning, Morrisey announced that Carl E. Ayers began work Monday as the new cabinet secretary of the Department of Human Services. Ayers brings nearly 30 years of social services experience from neighboring Virginia, from field work to becoming the principal deputy commissioner of the Virginia ...
