Officials are asking anyone who knows of someone still missing after flooding in Buckhannon and Upshur County to report it to the Office of Emergency Management. Recovery efforts continue as crews remove debris and coordinate relief supplies and volunteers.
Buckhannon and Upshur County officials seek essential supplies for residents affected by recent flooding. Donations are accepted daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and all aid and volunteer offers must be coordinated at 304-472-4983.
Mon Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital will offer free tetanus and hepatitis A vaccines to flood-affected residents July 24-31, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome at the hospital’s main entrance lobby in Weston.
West Virginia voters will consider Amendment 1 on Nov. 3. The proposed constitutional amendment would limit voting in state elections to U.S. citizens who are also West Virginia citizens.
West Virginia State Police seek help in the fatal hit-and-run of Deborah L. Edwards, 64, on U.S. Route 50 in Romney. Anyone who recognizes the pictured individuals or heard vehicle horns that evening should call 304-822-3561.
West Virginia health officials urge flood-affected residents to avoid contaminated water, use protective gear and follow food, water and wound-safety guidance. Keep tetanus shots current, run generators outdoors and seek care for illness or infection.
Eighty local Scouts and leaders will join thousands at the 2026 National Jamboree in West Virginia, July 22-31. The once-in-a-lifetime adventure offers outdoor challenges, leadership development, service and friendships.
Upshur County officials urge flood victims to use verified updates, report damage and watch for scams. Donations are being accepted at West Virginia Wesleyan College, with all aid coordinated through emergency management.
WVDEP’s REAP program awarded $56,217.64 in FY2027 matching grants to 15 local governments and solid waste authorities. The funds will support cleanups, anti-litter campaigns, equipment, disposal costs and litter control officers statewide.
West Virginia Wesleyan College professor Greg Popovich will take life-size West Virginia cryptids to Gaming Community Expo at Universal Studios, an annual event that attracts about 10,000 gamers.
