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Woman admits 'she sells meth because she can not obtain a job' Open Navigation Close Navigation
A woman has been charged after admitting to troopers that "she sells methamphetamine because she can not obtain a job" while in Preston County.
Apr 12, 2022
Clarksburg West Virginia gets 4 inches of snow; Morgantown & Fairmont 3; West Union 5; Elkins 6 | WV News | wvnews.com
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — The winter storm that hit West Virginia on Sunday evening and continued into Monday slowed traffic on the interstates and elsewhere.
Jan 17, 2022
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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.
Terra Alta, West Virginia
| City | Terra Alta |
| County | Preston |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 26764 |