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UPDATE: Hospitalized first responders cleared, person of interest still at large Open Navigation Close Navigation
UPDATE (SEPTEMBER 28, 10:13 A.M.) OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) — Fayette County Sheriff Mike Fridley released the following update about the incident that hospitalized two Oak Hill Police Officers last night. Around 6 P.M. on September 27, 2022, an officer with the Oak Hill Police Department stopped a car near C. Adam Toney Tires. When […]
Power outage hits downtown Beckley area | State & Region | register-herald.com
Much of downtown Beckley was in the dark Monday afternoon following a widespread power outage.
Starlight Drive-In opens Thursday Open Navigation Close Navigation
LOCHGELLY, WV — (WVNS) — A new drive-in theater in Fayette County will offer movie nights under the stars, and it will be open later today! Starlight Drive-In on Lochgelly Road is the vision of Chuck Miller, who grew up in Fayetteville and wanted to offer the drive-in experience in his home county. “It’s been […]
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Power Outage FAQs
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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Lochgelly, West Virginia
| City | Lochgelly |
| County | Fayette |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 25866 |