Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Webster County
A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Webster County to provide recovery assistance to survivors of the June 22 severe storms, floods, mudslides and landslides. The latest center to open is located in the City Council Room of the Webster Springs Municipal Building, 143 McGraw Ave., Webster Springs, WV 26288. Representatives from the Federal Emergency […]
What West Virginians Should Expect After FEMA Registration
After disaster survivors have registered for federal disaster assistance, FEMA will ask them to provide information on disaster damage, proof of identity and residence, insurance and other documentation, to determine eligibility. A FEMA contracted housing inspector may contact you to make an appointment to view disaster damage. It is important to provide good contact information […]
Disaster Assistance Tops $10.4 Million for West Virginia Survivors
One week after President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for West Virginia, more than $10.4 million has been approved for homeowners and renters affected by the severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides that began June 22, 2016. That total includes more than $8.6 million in housing assistance and nearly $1.8 million in other needs […]
Marshall University Hosting Health Care Pipeline Experience
More than two dozen high school students from West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio began a four-week immersion experience this week at Marshall University that will showcase a variety of research, technology, health and engineering career opportunities. Students participating in Marshall’s Health Care Pipeline Initiative participate in interactive hands-on activities that highlight the skills, equipment, technology […]
SBA Opening Recovery Centers in West Virginia to Help Businesses
The Small Business Administration is opening two Business Recovery Centers in West Virginia to assist businesses impacted by the severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides that recently swept through our state. The Charleston Area Alliance’s business incubator will be home to the SBA’s Kanawha County Business Recovery Center. The Greenbrier County Recovery Center will be […]
West Virginia Broadcasting Hall of Fame Announces 2016 Inductees
The selection committee of the West Virginia Broadcasting Hall of Fame announced today that eight broadcasting professionals will join the 195 current members of the West Virginia Broadcasting Hall of Fame on Sept 17, 2016, at the Museum of Radio and Technology in Huntington. Tom Resler, Hall of Fame committee chairman stated that the eight […]