Buckhannon leans on community in aftermath of devastating floodBoth current and former residents lean on each other. Jul 24 26July 24, 2026Article at WV MetroNews
Summersville man remembers help provided during and following 2016 flood“The unity that was shown, people donating supplies – I’ve never seen anything like that." Jun 26 26June 26, 2026Article at WV MetroNews
Transition continues in Richwood 10 years after the devastating 2016 flood - WV MetroNewsThe past decade has included many challenges for the Nicholas County community. Jun 24 26June 24, 2026Article at WV MetroNews
WVU professor: It’s now or never on climate changeMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The warnings are dire, and the effects are now occurring in real time, according to WVU Geography Professor Brenden McNeil. He’s referring, of course, to the effects of climate change, citing a Trump administration report — one… Dec 11 18December 11, 2018Article at WV MetroNews
Wine and Jazz Festival expected to surpass $500,000 in donations this weekendMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — After 25 years, the West Virginia Wine and Jazz Festival that marks the calendar one Saturday in September every year in Monongalia County will surpass $500,000 in donations back to the local community and the state of West… Sep 15 18September 15, 2018Article at WV MetroNews
Former W.Va. residents set to stick it out for Florence - Dominion PostMORGANTOWN — Tim Terman is riding out Florence, now a tropical storm, south of Raleigh, rather than south of Wilmington — where he retired several years prior. […] Sep 14 18September 14, 2018Article at dominionpost.com
Former WVU employee ponders riding out FlorenceFUQUAY VARINA, N.C. — Tim Terman is riding out the now Category 2 hurricane south of Raleigh, rather than south of Wilmington — where he retired several years prior. The former employee of WVU and long-time Morgantown resident interrupted his quiet… Sep 14 18September 14, 2018Article at WV MetroNews
Law enforcement fighting opioid battle with another fast approachingMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Finding solutions to a drug overdose problem that claimed 64,000 Americans in 2016 isn’t easy. The problems are complex, multi-faceted, and range across multiple agencies that deal in law enforcement, mental health, health care,… Jul 17 18July 17, 2018Article at WV MetroNews
WVU Forensics program celebrating 20 years of growthMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The WVU Forensics Science program wasn’t always viewed as a high-quality program with world-class equipment and learning material. It had to start somewhere — 20 years ago, in fact, in Morgantown. “Adjuncts who would come in from… May 28 18May 28, 2018Article at WV MetroNews
Power crews working to turn lights back on for thousandsFAIRMONT, W.Va. — A number of poles damaged by heavy winds Monday led to about 32,000 power outages in what is expected to be an extremely rainy week in West Virginia. “60 mile an hour plus winds, lots of rain in really a very widespread area,” First… May 15 18May 15, 2018Article at WV MetroNews
Lumberport dam spillway breached; mayor says ‘no immediate danger’LUMBERPORT, W.Va. — A small Harrison County community could see a failure of a nearby dam, but the town’s Mayor said the actual danger of a potential flood would be limited. Lumberport Mayor Rick Scott does not believe a catastrophic failure will… Apr 19 18April 19, 2018Article at WV MetroNews
Preston County officials optimistic, but waiting for river to crest Monday nightKINGWOOD, W.Va. — High water is expected in Preston County, but the threat isn’t reported to be widespread. “What they’re predicting is that the Cheat is going to crest at 17.9 feet, which is just almost two foot above flood stage,” said Preston… Apr 16 18April 16, 2018Article at WV MetroNews
Clarksburg deals with significant flooding; including damage to newly renovated baseball fieldCLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The weather was perfect for baseball all weekend, but there won’t be much baseball played at Frank Loria field for the next few weeks. “100 percent of the field was covered,” Clarksburg City Manager Martin Howe said. Only eight… Apr 16 18April 16, 2018Article at WV MetroNews
Rain to stop temporarily in northern part of state, but flooding and mudslides still a possibility in overnight hoursMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A lull in rain through the evening will end around midnight, leading to an extension of the flash flood watch through 2 a.m. Wednesday. That flash flood watch is in effect in parts of Monongalia, Marion, Wetzel, Marshall, Ohio,… Apr 03 18April 03, 2018Article at WV MetroNews
Flooding leads to downed trees, slides across North Central WVMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — There are at least six instances of downed trees and one rock slide onto an active railroad track in Monongalia County due to heavy rains and localized flooding. “The water’s going to keep rising,” MECCA 911 Director Jim Smith… Feb 16 18February 16, 2018Article at WV MetroNews
Likely not a snow storm, but still dangerous: Accuweather predicts icy mess WednesdayMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Snow, ice, rain, and maybe even a thunderstorm: Accuweather’s Elliot Abrams predicts Wednesday morning’s weather could be one giant mess in North Central West Virginia. “It’s starting to look like this is actually going to be a… Feb 06 18February 06, 2018Article at WV MetroNews
Despite government shutdown and nasty weather, combat medics finish major training at Camp DawsonKINGWOOD, W.Va. — Braving the elements and a government shutdown, a 10-day large-scale combat medic training at Camp Dawson wrapped up late this week — coming “as close to the real thing” as it gets. “They have to reproduce these skills in much worse… Jan 25 18January 25, 2018Article at WV MetroNews
Roads in northern WV could be ‘like driving through cheesecake’ this weekendMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The message is simple: if you don’t need to be out on the roads Friday night, stay home. “If you do not have to leave when it’s dark, when it’s slick, when the bad weather is there, then stay home,” Morgantown Police Chief Ed… Jan 12 18January 12, 2018Article at WV MetroNews
NWS: Extreme cold temps can be as dangerous as major snow eventMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Most West Virginians would be warmer in a restaurant’s walk-in freezer than standing outside in much of West Virginia for 2018’s first Friday. “The current wind chill [at 10 a.m.] is minus 11,” said John Darnley with the National… Jan 05 18January 05, 2018Article at WV MetroNews
FEMA deadline for July flooding individual aid expires TuesdayMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The deadline to apply with FEMA will pass at the end of the business day Tuesday for victims of late July flooding in northern West Virginia. Applicants from Marshall, Marion, Wetzel, and Harrison Counties, can still appeal a FEMA… Oct 16 17October 16, 2017Article at WV MetroNews
