Governor Tomblin Adds Counties to Request for FEMA Assistance
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today expanded his request for a federal Major Disaster Declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide assistance for Clay, Fayette, Monroe, Pocahontas, Roane, Summers and Webster counties. “As cleanup continues in so many communities across West Virginia, we are seeing the overwhelming damage that has been left behind,” […]
Governor Tomblin Pledges Assistance to Communities Affected by Flooding
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today visited Greenbrier and Kanawha counties, two of the areas hit hardest by the devastating floods on Thursday and Friday. “As a lifelong resident of Southern West Virginia, I am all too familiar with flooding and know how it can devastate a community,” Gov. Tomblin said. “But of all the floods […]
Federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available to West Virginia Residents
WorkForce West Virginia today announced Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits are available to qualifying persons residing or working in Kanawha, Greenbrier or Nicholas County. These counties were part of the June 25, 2016, Major Disaster Declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). “This federal support will provide much-needed assistance to people in these severely […]
Historic Flooding Sweeps Across WV, Relief Efforts Underway
Historic and tragic flooding swept across large parts of West Virginia yesterday. As of Friday morning, there were at least three (3) flood-related deaths in West Virginia, with rescue efforts continuing in several counties. Significant flooding was reported in Richwood, White Sulphur Springs, Summersville, and throughout Nicholas and Greenbrier Counties. Parts of downtown Richwood were […]
Inneraction Media Wins Five National Hospital Marketing Advertising Awards
InnerAction Media (IAM) won five national Hospital Marketing Advertising Awards for three different hospitals Tuesday, June 14. The 2016 Hospital Marketing Awards showcase exemplary work spanning multiple media disciplines and categories across the country. Entries are judged by the Direct to Consumer (DTC) Perspectives’ editorial and executive teams. DTC is a publishing conference/training and consulting […]
Cass Scenic Railroad Earns Spot on USA Today’s 10 Best Train Rides List
The Cass Scenic Railroad is being recognized nationally this summer in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards segment. The tourist railroad known best for its mountain scenery and vintage steam locomotives is competing with 19 other railroad attractions under the category of “Your Favorite American Train Ride!” The contest recognizes the top 20 […]
