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A few trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds within the community of Alderson, including one tree onto power lines. One of the trees was reported down along Route 12.
Thunderstorm winds blew down multiple power lines on Monroe Street in Alderson.
Trees were blown down onto power lines. Damage values are estimated.
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Alderson to host inaugural Fall Festival on the Bridge Open Navigation Close Navigation
ALDERSON, WV (WVNS) – The town of Alderson and Alderson Main Street will celebrate the first ever Fall Festival on the Bridge this year. The festival will include live music, community vendors, an art car painting demonstration, and a straw bale scarecrow contest open to local businesses, individuals and organizations. The fall fun takes place […]
Inaugural WV Sunflower Festival underway in Alderson | WVNS Open Navigation Close Navigation
ALDERSON, WV (WVNS) – The first-ever West Virginia Sunflower festival is underway at Sunset Berry Farm in Alderson. Make your plans to get to Monroe County, because Sunset Berry Farm’s sunflower fields are packed with over 25,000 sunflowers. The festival kicked off last weekend but continues through this coming Sunday, September 11. Festival Organizer Jennifer […]
Alderson Public Library brings reading to entire community Open Navigation Close Navigation
ALDERSON, WV (WVNS) – Reading is fundamental. But for some folks in rural or low income areas, getting access to books can be a real challenge. One local library director is doing her part to share the joy of a good book with everyone in her community. The Alderson Public Library celebrated the opening of […]
One man dead after Summers County shooting Open Navigation Close Navigation
JUMPING BRANCH, WV (WVNS) — One man in Summers County is dead after an argument reportedly over river access ended in shots fired, according to Sheriff Justin Faris, of the Summers County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Faris stated the shooting happened at the intersection of Route 12 and Route 3 at Eagle Branch Road and around […]
Alderson prepares for biggest 4th of July celebration in WV Open Navigation Close Navigation
ALDERSON, WV (WVNS) – Friday in Alderson, people are setting up tents, unpacking their instruments, and getting ready for the biggest fourth of July bash anywhere in the state of West Virginia. Karen Lobban, a lifelong Alderson resident and 4th of July committee member says the celebration has come a long way since she participated […]
Preparations are underway for 4th of July in Alderson Open Navigation Close Navigation
ALDERSON, WV (WVNS)– Planning for the biggest 4th of July celebration in southern West Virginia are already underway. American flags line the city streets in Alderson as the town prepares for their 61st annual 4th of July celebration. Events for the Independence Day bash start as early as June 11, 2022, when Alderson will crown […]
Outage causes businesses to lose power in Clarksburg | WBOY.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
Equipment damage in Clarksburg has caused several businesses on Emily Drive served by Mon Power to be without power for several hours on Monday.
UPDATE – Copenhaver arraigned, pre-trial date set for Alderson Mayor. | WVNS Open Navigation Close Navigation
UPDATE – APRIL 11, 2022 6:17 p.m. ALDERSON, WV (WVNS) — Alderson mayor Travis Copenhaver appeared for his arraignment hearing after he was indicted on burglary and four other charges stemming from an incident last June. Copenhaver says he’s not guilty. A pre-trial hearing was set for June 13 at 4:15 in the afternoon. Copenhaver […]
Alderson Town Clock is finally ticking Open Navigation Close Navigation
ALDERSON, W.V. (WVNS) – The town of Alderson received an eagerly awaited upgrade to Main Street yesterday, February 9, 2022, with great weather on top of it all. The Alderson Town Clock Project Fundraiser was made possible entirely by donations from people who wanted to see an improvement to the town. The Town clock was […]
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Alderson, West Virginia
| City | Alderson |
| County | Greenbrier |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 24910 |
We have a tree on the power line. 3014 Highland Trail. Same place as last night landslide. We're clearing driveway with heavy equipment.
Power outage at 3014 Highland Trail Most likely related to shoulder giveway/landslide My lower end of driveway and bridge has been covered by the landslide. This has been reported to DOH.