Exodus of flood victims worsens McDowell setbacks after deadly flood
McDowell County endures a third flash flood in three weeks as victims begin relocating to Mercer and Tazewell counties. Officials warn population loss will hit tax revenue and schools while housing, sewage and FEMA plans lag. Charles Owens reports from the Daily Telegraph.
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National Weather Service
Blacksburg
Atlantic
Mercer
Tazewell
McDowell County
McDowell County Redevelopment Authority
Norman Clark
Indian Ridge
Carl Urps
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Welch
War
Bradshaw
Gary
Northfork Hollow
Sarasota
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Local editorial note and scripture quotation cited
Daily Telegraph staff credits Gary Adkisson and Jody Neal as editors and editors and records a biblical exchange asking what to do to be saved. The excerpt quotes the passage Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved and thy house.
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Lord Jesus Christ
Disaster Recovery Board Formed After West Virginia Floods
Gov. Bob Wise announced a seven member state Disaster Recovery Board in Bluefield to restore housing infrastructure and economic development after floods in southern counties. Damages are estimated at 130 to 150 million dollars with ongoing rebuilding costs and long term needs for homes schools and jobs amid ongoing flood risk.
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Bluefield
Bob Wise
West Virginia
Wise
McDowell
Wyoming
Disaster Recovery Board
Expulsion Debate Echoes From BHS Families In Charlotte
Kristen J. Williams of Charlotte writes in support of Brandon Boyles and Donald Stevens condemning what she calls an unjust expulsion of two BHS students. She criticizes the school board for rigidly applying a policy, decrying the use of “mitigating circumstances” as a cover for punitive action and urges schools to teach service and courage.
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Brandon Boyles
Donald Stevens
Prayerful notes on July 8 flood disaster impacts
A former Kimball resident recalls the July 8 flood disaster and shares prayers for all affected areas. The message honors Rev. Henry C. Gregory III who pastored locally until his death in 1990 and expresses ongoing support for the community.
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Kimball
Henry C. Gregory III
Readers thank National Guard in McDowell County relief
Reader emails from former McDowell County residents and West Virginia-area readers praise South Carolina and Wisconsin National Guard volunteers who helped after the floods. Messages express gratitude prayers and support for ongoing relief efforts and list local aid contacts and missions in Welch Northfork and Gary WV.
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South Carolina
National Guard
Caretta
McDowell Mission PO
Gary
Mission Ministries
Welch
Highland Education Project
HEP
Northfork
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Charlotte, N.C
Wisconsin
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Laurie Polkus
Red Cross
Rosie Haynes
Eckman Learning Center
Floyd Cox
Arlene Nelson
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Engi Bn
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Joseph Padgett
Melinda Johnson-Chisolm
Robert Nowlin
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