Day: July 5, 2016 Archives
TuesdayJuly 5, 2016
Life-changing decisions next for flood victims
Those staying in shelters ready to have a roof over their heads.
NWS confirms Fourth of July tornado, microburst
Tornado confirmed near Yawkey in Lincoln County.
Kanawha County man arrested in connection with Monday shooting in Charleston
Clarence Murray, 40, was charged with the murder of 19-year-old Sheena Graves.
Wendy’s stores across the Mountain State to participate in flood relief pledge
Over the next week, 67 Wendy's stores in West Virginia will donate 5 percent of their sales in effort to raise $100,000 toward relief.
Greenbrier sheriff says search for final flood victim will continue
Mykala Phillips, 14, was last seen June 23.
Jury finds Harrison County magistrate not guilty of sexual abuse charges
The jury began deliberations Tuesday and delivered a verdict in the Mark Gorby trial the same day.
A second Disaster Recovery Center opens Wednesday morning in Summersville at Nicholas County High School.
YMCA offers free summer camp at Kanawha’s Coonskin Park for flood victims
The Summer Day Camp runs through Aug. 5.
Kanawha County couple plans to spend part of $1M lottery winnings on flood relief efforts
Sam and Barb Ratliff, of Elkview, accepted their $1 million check Tuesday.
State clarifies school flood report; no final decisions yet on fall openings
Kanawha County says it's working hard to get schools ready.
Highways chief says more than 100 road repair projects will come as a result of the flood
Bids for jobs will begin going out this week.
Agriculture losses calculated from flood damage
USDA recommends destruction of any crops which were exposed to flood water, even if they appear to have survived.
Great Cacapon firehouse heavily damaged in fire
Fire crews from 3 states on the scene.
Auto claims mount amid flood aftermath in W.Va.
Victims are learning most homeowner policies don't cover flood damage, but auto insurance is a different story.
Small Business Administration to open flood recovery centers in Kanawha, Greenbrier counties
SBA centers will open Wednesday to help people apply for low interest disaster loans following the June 23 flood.
Autopsy ordered on body found near Morgantown rail trail
Police don't initially expect foul play in the woman's death. Her body was discovered July 4.
NWS survey crews checking out possible tornado damage
Separate teams sent out Tuesday following Monday storms.
Charleston shooting leaves 1 dead, 2 wounded
Police say Sheena Graves, 19, died following the shooting outside the Littlepage Terrace Apartments on the city's West Side Monday night.
Investigation underway following deadly Wood County fire
Blaze occurred Monday night.
The Flood of 2016 has produced an overwhelming outpouring of help and support. Thousands of individuals and organizations immediately pitched in to gather and distribute supplies, raise money, provide services, prayers and other support. We’ve heard the story over and over of how West Virginians caught up in the historic flooding have been deeply moved