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National Weather Service · GhentPRINCETON, WV (WVNS) -- The National Weather Service saying goes, "Turn around, don't drown." When flash flooding and high water occur it's a very good saying to follow. With areas of Mercer County and Summers County experiencing high waters Saturday evening, the saying became a way to keep citizens safe in real time. Eric Six, a firefighter with the Princeton Fire Department, said there are several things to do in these situations.
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“Turn around, don’t drown” rings true for areas of southern West Virginia
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Ghent · GhentSunday evening will see the chance for a few isolated showers and storms, mainly across our eastern mountain counties in West Virginia. Once the sun sets, shower chances will diminish, and dry weather will take over before midnight with high pressure building in. Overnight temps will be mild as they drop into the 50s.
Monday morning has the chance to see some fog, mainly along the eastern mountain counties and river valleys in WV. Beyond that b…See the Story
Next week starts sunny and warm; showers return by Thursday
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Power Outages · GhentPOCAHONTAS COUNTY, WV (WVNS) -- A power outage is planned for parts of Pocahontas County for facility upgrades. The power outage will be from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Around 860 customers in the Marlinton, Hillsboro, Minnehaha Springs, Dunmore, and Huntersville areas of Pocahontas County will be affected by the outage.
Concord University and Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College partner together to …See the Story
Power outage planned for parts of Pocahontas County
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Ghent · GhentBLUEWELL, WV (WVNS) - Flooding has impacted a portion of South West Virginia and South East West Virginia.
Flood tips for 2024 Flood Resiliency Week in West Virginia 59News received photos of high flood waters in Bluewell. In one photo, Bluewell Volunteer Fire Department is also impacted by flood waters. Stick with StormTracker 59News for more weather updates.See the Story
Flooding in Southern West Virginia affects Bluewell Volunteer Fire Department
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Ghent · GhentSaturday evening will start off a bit soggy though this will depend on the location. If you're near the border between West Virginia and Virginia, you'll see the best shot for scattered showers/thunderstorms, some of which can produce some heavy downpours, with more hit or miss chances the further north you travel. As the sun sets, rain and storm chances will decrease with the loss of daytime heating. Mostly cloudy skies are left as we get close…See the Story
Chance for showers/storms on Sunday; short dry spell is on the way
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Grandview, West Virginia · GrandviewWork crews for Theatre West Virginia are preparing for the 2024 season at Cliffside Amphitheater at Grandview in New River Gorge National Park and will have the stage ready to go when the actors arrive in early June.See the Story
Theatre West Virginia preparing for new season
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Ghent · GhentOAK HILL, WV (WVNS) - Thrill seekers and elite racers from West Virginia and around the nation gathered in Fayette County the weekend of May 17th through May 19th for The New River Rush Adventure Race. The New River Rush Adventure Race is a challenge spanning throughout the epic New River Gorge. The Rev3endurance 50 hour challenge race is for experienced and beginner outdoor enthusiasts alike. On Friday, May 17th, teams of one to four competit…See the Story
Racers flock to The New River Rush Adventure Race
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Ghent · GhentBECKLEY, WV (WVNS) -- On Tuesday, two members of Beckley Common Council lost bids for their Council seats, with voters replacing incumbent Tom Sopher in Ward One and Bob Canter in Ward Two. Two members of Beckley Common Council who cast opposing votes last year on whether or not to change the city's form of government said on Friday, May 17, 2024 that they believe recent controversy over the city manager issue swayed election results. At-Large C…See the Story
Beckley Common Council members say city manager controversy influenced recent election
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