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The staff of the West Virginia Public Service Commission has recommended the agency compel Frontier Communications to come up with an action plan to address sta
FCI McDowell inmate found with weapon Open Navigation Close Navigation
WELCH, WV (WVNS) – An inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) McDowell was found with a weapon in his possession today, September 12, 2022. Alex Barrera, 26, an inmate at FCI McDowell, pleaded guilty today to possession of a weapon while being an inmate of a federal prison. According to court information, on April […]
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $75 Million to Provide Clean Drinking Water and Safe Wastewater Infrastructure in Rural West Virginia | USDA Lock
LEWISBURG, W.Va., Aug. 31, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack joined Sen. Joe Manchin today to announce a $75 million investment by USDA in critical infrastructure improvements that will ensure thousands of rural people in Greenbrier County have clean drinking water and sanitary wastewater systems for years to come.
WVSP schedules DUI checkpoint in McDowell County Open Navigation Close Navigation
WELCH, WV (WVNS) — A DUI checkpoint will be set up by the West Virginia State Police in McDowell County on Friday, August 26, 2022. The checkpoint will operate from 6 PM to Midnight in front of the WVSP Welch Detachment along US Route 52 in Welch. Alternate traffic routes will be accessible through Route […]
McDowell County woman arrested for 2nd-degree murder Open Navigation Close Navigation
PANTHER, WV (WVNS) – A woman from McDowell County was arrested for second degree murder after another woman was shot at a home in the Panther area of McDowell County. According to the criminal complaint, on Monday, August 8, 2022, Angelia Dotson, of Panther, was sitting in a car in the driveway of the home. […]
Federal lawsuit filed against two McDowell County Deputies Open Navigation Close Navigation
BERWIND, WV (WVNS)–A civil lawsuit is filed in federal court against the McDowell County sheriff’s deputies. In the suit, two deputies are accused of multiple civil rights violations, racial profiling, and harassment among other claims. The claims stem from an incident that reportedly happened on Friday, August 7th, 2020 in the Berwind area of McDowell […]
Fatal shooting in McDowell County leaves one minor dead | WVNS Open Navigation Close Navigation
MCDOWELL COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A shooting in the Northfork area of McDowell County ended with one minor dying according to law enforcement. According to McDowell County Sheriff James Muncy, calls about the shooting came in at 11:51 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Sheriff Muncy said the situation involves minors, and as such, no […]
FLOOD RESPONSE: Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for six counties; WV National Guard deployed to respond to major flooding in Kentucky *|MC:SUBJECT|*
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State of emergency issued in parts of Virginia as flooding rain tracks east
Flooding and multiple water rescues took place in southwestern Virginia as a slow-moving system that has dumped heavy rain and created deadly flooding in Kentucky and Missouri this week continues to move east.
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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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Mc Dowell, Virginia
| City | Mc Dowell |
| County | Highland |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 24458 |