Welch Flood Strikes McDowell County. National Guard Responds
National Guard units moved through Welch as McDowell County reels from a catastrophic flood that devastated downtown, killed at least two and left many missing. County officials report widespread damage with phone lines down, roads flooded, bridges washed away, and isolation across the area.
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Israel peace struggle continues in new West Virginia sweep
World news summary notes ongoing Israeli peace efforts as WVVA reports from Welch about flood aftermath with recovery plans. Red Cross and National Guard coordinate aid while local sports mention Woodrow Wilson Invitational Tournament and upcoming basketball action.
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Bluefield State Jazz Ensemble to Present Spring Jazz Concert
Bluefield State College Jazz Ensemble will hold its annual Spring Jazz Concert at 7 30 p m Monday in the Basic Science Auditorium on the BSC campus admission is free.
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One Dead and Five Missing in Buchanan County Floods
RUNDY VA A Hurley man is confirmed dead in Buchanan County floods. Ground search efforts involve VDEM National Guard State Police and local deputies for at least five residents reported missing in the area with authorities notifying next of kin.
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Mercer Flood Delays Continue Across County
In Mercer County, daylight reveals less damage than feared yet heavy flooding persists in Rock area. Rescue crews struggle to reach some districts while boats evacuate residents. Matoaka officials report one to two extra feet of standing water compared with last July, with Montcalm also affected.
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Local Virginia Schools and Organizations Listed in Brief
A compact list names J M Bevins Elementary School in Dwight Appalachian School of Law in Grundy Salvation Army locations in Princeton and Bluefield Bluefield Union Mission Brushfork National Guard Armory no shelters opened Highland Education Project in Keystone Qiaegar Methodist Church Panther Missionary Church Welch Baptist Church and Huff Consolidated School in Wyoming County
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