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FridayJuly 15, 2016

Jennifer Garner to visit Herbert Hoover High on Saturday

Actress and West Virginia native to make several appearances in flooded areas. She'll hold a fundraiser Tuesday night at University of Charleston.

37 Division of Forestry workers now unemployed after effort to prevent layoffs fails

State Commerce Secretary Keith Burdette said Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin worked up until the deadline to work out a deal with Forestry Association to accept a higher timber tax.

Men show no fear in dramatic water rescue

Nylon rope used to help several people to safety.

Capito says Nice attack cause for more concern

Senator says problem with terrorism needs to be attacked at the root.

Buckhannon mayor believes “town can weather” 147 Weatherford layoffs

"A lot of the people rent or have homes here, mortgages to pay, rent to pay," McCauley said.

Natural gas company cuts jobs in West Virginia

Energy Corporation of America eliminates 28 jobs.

Mobile FEMA teams face long, complicated task in West Virginia rebuilding process

They are also dealing with a more immediate, widespread concern.

High turnover has John Marshall working to rebuild in 2016

John Marshall returns quarterback Dereck Hess, but must replace a majority of starters from 2015.

Culture Center turning 40 with special events Saturday

West Virginia's "premier welcome center" first opened at the State Capitol Complex in 1976.

Flood cleanup underway in Huntington after Thursday storms

Huntington Mayor Steve Williams estimated water made it up into the living spaces in 50 homes.

Morgantown City Manager Jeff Mikorski resigns

Morgantown City Manager Jeff Mikorski has accepted a city administrator position in Wisconsin.

Boone County school board needs to step up, make tough decisions

The budget battle between the state Board of Education and the Boone County School Board has come to a head. The state board voted Thursday to take over operation of Boone County schools beginning Monday unless the locals come up with a balanced budget for the new fiscal year. State education officials say Boone County’s