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ThursdayJune 23, 2016

Video: Burning house floats down Howard’s Creek in White Sulphur Springs

Greenbrier County town sustains significant damage.

Floodwaters claim 2 lives, another boy missing

Water rescues continued into the early hours Friday morning.

Tomblin issues State of Emergency for 44 counties

State resources called in to assist in response efforts following major flooding across West Virginia Thursday.

Floodwaters claim life in Kanawha County

Elderly man could not make it out of high water.

PEIA finance board approves premium increase for state retirees

The increase for retirees was approved Thursday from 12 percent to 6 percent.

Boy swept away by high water in Jackson County

Rescue effort continues into Thursday night.

Storms leave behind major flooding at Greenbrier Resort, White Sulphur Springs

Greenbrier Resort Owner Jim Justice says sporting facilities and casino are under water.

Substantial flooding in Richwood and at The Greenbrier; flooding in Summersville as well

Nicholas County is now one of several West Virginia counties under a tornado watch from the National Weather Service.

Suspected car thief shot by police hospitalized under guarded observation, officer on paid leave

Man accused of driving toward police during investigation was in serious condition after being shot. He is expected to be charged upon his release.

State Police: Driver shot by Fairmont cop attempted to hit officer

Fairmont police we investigating a stolen vehicle report along Route 250 outside a popular eatery when the shooting took place.

Second tornado of year Tuesday ties Mountain State’s yearly average

The National Weather Service in Charleston and the NWS in Blacksburg, VA worked together in surveying the damage.

Storms damage state highway system

Crews worked to clear downed trees; damage assessment still a few days away.

Thief makes off with tree company utility vehicle

The side-by-side was stolen from a Walmart parking lot before daylight.

NWS: Derecho brought high winds, heavy rain to West Virginia Thursday morning

More storms, possibly packing tornadoes, were in forecast for later in the day Thursday.

Deputies investigate Raleigh murder case

Man found Wednesday at Lake Stephens.

Sills transferring from WVU in pursuit of playing quarterback

Sophomore seeking another program after at playing freshman season at receiver.

Preliminary hearing set in Morgan County triple homicide case

Eric Shute will appear in Jefferson County Magistrate Court in late-July.

Storms cover West Virginia; widespread power outages reported

Trees down, standing water on highways across the state.

Congratulations to the 2016 West Virginia Scholar winner

Madison Robinson’s future changed yesterday. The 17-year-old Dunbar resident reached a seminal moment in her young life. It was a surprise to her… a big surprise. The South Charleston High School senior joked that she thought by coming to the West Virginia Scholar luncheon in Buckhannon yesterday she would at least get a free meal.