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FEMA is Reaching Out to West Virginians by Phone
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is calling West Virginians who applied for FEMA assistance for the winter flooding on February 15 – 18, 2025. FEMA may be calling to schedule an inspection or make sure that you...
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Chairman Capito Asks EPA, FWS Nominees about Regulatory Certainty, West Virginia Priorities
To watch Chairman Capito’s questions, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing on the nominations of...
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Range Impact Announces Major Land Acquisition in West Virginia
CLEVELAND, OHIO, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Range Impact, Inc. (OTCQB: RNGE) (“Range Impact” or the “Company”), a public company dedicated to acquiring, reclaiming and repurposing distressed coal mines throughout Appalachia, today...
West Virginia Department of Health Distributes Nearly 2,000 Radon Kits During Record-setting Month
The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) has distributed nearly 2,000 radon testing kits in the first half of National Radon Action Month, marking a record level of demand as West Virginians take steps to protect their homes and workplaces from...
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FEMA Public Assistance Now Available to Restore West Virginians’ Permanent Infrastructure
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — FEMA Public Assistance is now available to support Greenbrier, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Monroe, Summers, Wayne, and Wyoming counties to help with infrastructure costs from the Feb. 15 – 18, 2025 winter flooding....
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FEMA urges West Virginians to protect their identity and stay informed
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After a natural disaster, it is important to protect your identity against fraud and identity theft. In some cases, criminals may try to get information by pretending to be disaster workers. Scam artists may try to apply for...
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Environmental Crimes Bulletin - April 2025
View All Environmental Crimes Bulletins In This Issue: Cases by District/Circuit Recently Charged United States v. Ryan Spencer No. 1:25-CR-00100 (Middle District of Pennsylvania) ECS Senior Trial Attorneys RJ Powers and Ron Sarachan AUSA David...
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FEMA Assistance Now Available for More West Virginians
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Residents of Logan and Wayne counties are now eligible to apply for assistance from FEMA to help with costs from the Feb. 15, 2025, winter flooding. Residents in McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, and Wyoming counties remain eligible for...
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West Virginia Department of Health Announces Release of 2025 Sport Fishing Advisory
The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) has updated the West Virginia Sport Fish Consumption Advisory for 2025. The department partners with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection and the West Virginia Division of Natural...
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President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for West Virginia
WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of West Virginia to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides beginning on...
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ICYMI: Capito Op-Ed: West Virginia on my mind as EPW Committee Chairman
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an op-ed published in the Charleston Gazette-Mail and the Wheeling Intelligencer, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, wrote about her priorities as...
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West Virginia Department of Health Supplies Free Radon Test Kits Alongside National Radon Action Month
The West Virginia Department of Health is supplying residents with free radon test kits to ensure their homes or apartments are safe. Governor Jim Justice has proclaimed January as National Radon Action Month, leading to more awareness and action...
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West Virginia Department of Health Urges Residents to Prioritize Snow Shoveling Safety
The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is urging residents to take extra precautions and prioritize safety when shoveling snow and performing other outside activities following an inclement weather event. “It’s so important to dress warm to...
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West Virginia Department of Health Shares Winter Storm Safety Tips for Those Awaiting Power Restoration
As a severe winter storm continues to impact the region, thousands of residents are without power in freezing temperatures. The West Virginia Department of Health is urging residents to take immediate steps to stay warm, healthy, and safe while...
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Strategic Radiology Enters West Virginia with 24-Radiologist Practice - Radiology, Inc.
Radiology, Inc. Joins Strategic Radiology - Strengthening Independent Radiology in West Virginia FORT WORTH, TX, UNITED STATES, February 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Radiology Inc, a 24-radiologist practice based in Huntington, WV, the state’s...
PHOTOS: Capito Attends EPA Signing Event Approving West Virginia’s Class VI Well Authority
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today joined U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and Congressman Riley Moore (R-W.Va.), as U.S....
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McDowell County, W.Va., Disaster Recovery Center closing early because of inclement weather
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Because of weather, the FEMA-West Virginia Disaster Recovery Center in McDowell County is closing at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Center information: McDowell County Disaster Recovery Center Bradshaw Town Hall 10002...
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Op-Ed: Building a Stronger Future for West Virginia Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship is the backbone of West Virginia’s economy, fueling innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of our communities. As we celebrate National Entrepreneurship Week from February 15-22, we recognize the hard-working...
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Coalfield Solar Fund Completes Construction of First Round of Solar Schools in Virginia and West Virginia
Staunton, VA, Feb. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Coalfield Solar Fund, established to help K-12 schools in historic coal-producing regions of Virginia and West Virginia adopt on-site clean energy and workforce development programs, has...
Morehead State University's SpaceTrek Program Partners with West Virginia University's Small Satellite Center
Morehead State University announces the expansion of its renowned SpaceTrek program to the West Virginia Small Satellite Center at West Virginia University. MOREHEAD, KY, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Morehead State...