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Coronavirus Active Case Trends: north central West Virginia recap for October 14 | WBOY.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – 12 News is producing a weekly look at the trends in active coronavirus cases in north central West Virginia. This recap is released on Fridays, and it shows how the number of active cases has changed from the previous Friday. For the purposes of this report, these recaps will focus on Barbour, […]
West Virginia senior citizens react to inflation and increased benefits | WBOY.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — Among the people being hit hardest by continuing high inflation are senior citizens. Every day, Kanawha Valley Senior Services provides more than 650 meals to those in need at nine locations across the county. They also deliver hot meals. Many seniors say they are struggling like everyone else with the high […]
I-79 lane closures for construction this week in Marion County | WBOY Open Navigation Close Navigation
The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) Wednesday announced more lane closures this week due to construction on Interstate 79.
Rainbow fentanyl that looks like candy in West Virginia | WBOY Open Navigation Close Navigation
Authorities say candy-colored "rainbow fentanyl" is in West Virginia and can mostly be traced back to two cartels in Mexico that get their raw ingredients from China.
8 West Virginia laws you may have broken without realizing | WVNS Open Navigation Close Navigation
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — Many states have odd laws on the books. Though they’re not usually enforced, they are often left in legal codes for years. Here are some weirder West Virginia laws you may have broken without realizing: §61-2-26 — Any time you abandon a refrigerator or food freezer appliance or other airtight appliance […]
99-bedroom Odd Fellows orphanage for sale in Elkins Open Navigation Close Navigation
ELKINS, W.Va. (WBOY) — The former lodge for the Elkins Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF), which is 99 bedrooms and 19 bathrooms, is up for auction. Built in the middle of the Elkins Railroad boom, the 1910 mansion was used as a charitable home for orphans, widows and the elderly who were suffering from […]
Some DMV services restored following outage | WBOY.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Everett Frazier announced Thursday morning that some DMV services are up and running following a several-day, state-wide system outage that affected DMV services. “I am happy to report that customers may now take advantage of our online services portal at dmv.wv.gov to do two of our most […]
West Virginia’s weirdest town names | WBOY.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
The Mountain State has some unique place names, including international ones, ones that are just impossible to pronounce and some that are just plain weird.
UPDATE (4): Thousands without power in Arlington after strong storms roll through | ARLnow.com
Update at 10 a.m. -- More than 2,000 Dominion customers are still without power in Arlington. Update at 11 p.m. -- The number of Dominion customers still in the dark is down modestly, to 7,378. A company spokeswoman said "the storms left a lot damage" and "crews will work thru the night as
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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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Odd, West Virginia
| City | Odd |
| County | Raleigh |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 25902 |