Flood cleanup continues in McDowell County amid freezing temperatures and snow
A major cleanup and extensive road repairs are still ahead for McDowell County, which was hit hard by flooding that left three people dead.Bitter cold and snow
McDowell County confirms 3 dead in Southern West Virginia floods
Three people died from floodwater in McDowell County, County Commissioner Michael Brooks confirmed in a livestreamed news conference Tuesday.
McDowell County resident comments on flood damage
Many people in southern West Virginia were affected by flooding that swept through the state in February 2025. Heather Bailey, a resident of the Panther area of McDowell
Flooding recovery efforts ongoing in McDowell County
All McDowell County residents are asking for is help following the floods that devastated their community. While the Jobs for West Virginia’s Graduates program usually helps students achieve their dream career goals,
Woman found dead in McDowell County, murder investigation underway
The release states Senior Trooper R. L. Morgan and Senior Trooper M. R. Miller responded to a death investigation at Oozley Branch Road in Bradshaw, West Virginia. Upon arrival Troopers found the deceased, identified as Marcella Mullins, 62, of Bradshaw, WV.
Authorities recover second missing person in McDowell County flood
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A second individual who died in the weekend flooding in McDowell County has been found. Governor Patrick Morrisey identified the two victims who were recovered on back-to-back days as Donald and Debbie Griffin of Welch.
Officials in McDowell County provide the latest in flood-related news, cleanup, and more
County officials in McDowell County are still analyzing the damage and getting the latest on the impacts. 59News got the chance to catch up with Bobby Bowman, Emergency Manager for McDowell County. Bowman can confirm that so far,
W.Va. State Fire Marshals organize procession returning fallen hero to McDowell County
First responders have organized a procession for a fallen hero going home to McDowell County.FireighterJeffrey Lawson, 54, of ...
Procession from Charleston to Welch honors fallen McDowell County firefighter
On Friday, Family, friends and colleagues honored the life of a McDowell County firefighter who died in the line of duty ...
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Procession held for fallen McDowell County firefighter
State Fire Marshal Chief Deputy Robbie Bailey says Firefighter Jeffrey Lawson was just answering the call and doing his duty ...
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With power and water returning, heat now the focus for McDowell County Commission
Recovery efforts have been progressing slowly but surely throughout McDowell County. Michael Brooks is the president of the ...
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Fallen firefighter welcomed back to McDowell County
WELCH, W.Va. (WVVA) - A procession for a fallen McDowell County firefighter was held on Friday to bring Deputy Chief Jeffrey ...
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Names, information released on West Virginia flood-related deaths
According to the release, Senior Trooper K. M. Saddler conducted a death investigation and identified the deceased as an ...
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McDowell County family screams for help moments before being washed down swollen Tug Fork River
The county is also grieving the death of War VFD Deputy Chief Jeffrey Lawson who suffered a medical episode on the way to a ...
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Summers County Sheriff’s Department hosts donation drive for McDowell County
In an effort to help out their fellow West Virginians, the Summers County Sheriff’s Department is organizing a donation drive for the people of McDowell County.