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Allegheny woodrats found in Harpers Ferry National Historical Park for first time in 20 years | WBOY Open Navigation Close Navigation
The National Park Service said both adult and young Allegheny woodrats, believed to be locally extinct, were discovered in Harpers Ferry National Historical Park for the first time in 20 years over the summer during the Allegheny woodrat survey. They are a vulnerable species.
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Early Saturday, President Biden approved a state of emergency in North Carolina and "ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Ian."
Where to enjoy peak West Virginia fall foliage in late September Open Navigation Close Navigation
Friday, Sept. 23 marked the first full day of fall, and in higher-elevation areas of West Virginia, fall foliage is expected to reach its peak in late September, according to the West Virginia Department of Tourism and fall foliage reports from the West Virginia Division of Forestry.
Ten places to glamping in West Virginia, Part Two | WOWK Open Navigation Close Navigation
An overnight stay in a traditional tent in the woods might seem like a perfect getaway for some people, but to others, it’s not so ideal. That’s why there is a whole industry that thrives on glamping, where campers stay the night in deluxe tents, luxury cabins, camping domes and more. In August, WOWK 13 News brought to you 10 places to go glamping in West Virginia. Now, here are 10 more places to go glamping in wild, wonderful West Virginia!
Human remains found in Coopers Rock State Forest, Mon Sheriff’s Office confirms | WVNS Open Navigation Close Navigation
Monongalia County Sheriff’s Deputies found human remains in Coopers Rock State Forest on Saturday, the Sheriff's Office announced in a press release Tuesday.
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If you are an astronomy lover or you are just looking for a nighttime adventure, here are some places where you can go stargazing in West Virginia!
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Electric service to one of downtown Binghamton's tallest buildings was knocked out following a reported transformer explosion.
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See how much land in West Virginia is owned by the federal government Open Navigation Close Navigation
The federal government owns 27.1% of all land in the United States, or 615.3 million of 2.27 billion acres. Federal lands are managed mostly for preservation, recreation, and the development of natural resources. The Bureau of Land Management, a governmental division that manages public lands, controls 39.7% of federally owned lands. The Forest Service, in […]
More than 3,000 customers without power in Richmond during afternoon storms | WRIC ABC 8News Open Navigation Close Navigation
As stormed raged across the region on Friday afternoon residents throughout the area lost power. In Richmond, 3,348 Dominion Energy customers were without power.
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What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
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Forest Hill, West Virginia
| City | Forest Hill |
| County | Summers |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 24935 |
We just lost power in Forest Hill. We rarely lose power unless somebody hits a pole or there's a blizzard (no snow in Sept... yet... it IS still 2020) !. Anybody know what happened ?