McDowell County athletes anxiously await the return of sports as they volunteer to help flood clean up
With the flooding taking place in McDowell County, uncertainty is arising about when school will get back in session. School is not the only thing that is postponed until further notice, but certain sports also have the possibility of being postponed for just as long,
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,
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 County, spoke out about how the flooding affected her family,
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.
Three confirmed dead in McDowell County flood
Three flood-related deaths were confirmed Tuesday during emergency briefings conducted by Gov. Patrick Morrisey and the McDowell County Commission. Morrisey conducted a media briefing Tuesday morning about ongoing recovery efforts.
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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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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 ...
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Procession held for fallen McDowell County firefighter
WELCH, W.Va. — State Fire Marshal Chief Deputy Robbie Bailey says Firefighter Jeffrey Lawson was just answering the call and ...
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McDowell County courts closed on Friday
All McDowell County courts will be closed Friday because of continuing recovery efforts from last weekend’s historic flooding ...
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One suspect arrested, another wanted after bomb threat at McDowell County Courthouse, deputies say
The McDowell County Sheriff's Office said one person was arrested and another is wanted in connection with a bomb threat at ...
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Troopers: Three killed in McDowell County flooding were in same vehicle; two survived
MCDOWELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Three people who were killed in McDowell County flooding were in a vehicle that washed away in high water, state police said. Donald Griffin, 69, of Welch was ...
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McDowell County Crooked Creek fire chief remembered by friends as dedicated, community servant
Lytle, 49, spent 17 years at the helm of Crooked Creek, in McDowell County, before stepping down to assistant chief last year ...
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McDowell County Courthouse reopens after second bomb threat cleared; investigation continues
I-240 TO ASHEVILLE HIGHWAY SHOULD TAKE YOU 11 MINUTES. AI Another bomb threat has been made at the courthouse in McDowell County, North Carolina.UPDATE at 11:48 a.m.: The McDowell County ...