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Data shows hurricanes and earthquakes grab headlines but inland counties top disaster list
Floyd County keeps flooding and the federal government keeps coming to the rescue. In July 2022, at least 40 people died and 300 homes were damaged when the eastern Kentucky county flooded. It was the 13th time in 12 years that the rural county was declared a federal disaster. These are disasters so costly that local governments feel they can’t pay for it all, so the governor asks the president to declare a disaster freeing up federal funds. “After that flood I had 500 homeless people looking at me, ‘Judge what are we going to do’?” recalled Judge Robbie Williams, administrator for the county of a bit more than 35,000 people. “It’s overwhelming and it’s just a matter of time before it happens again.” It did. In 2023, Floyd County was declared a disaster again for 14th time, starting in 2011. And Floyd County isn’t even the nation’s most disaster-prone county. Neighboring Johnson County has 15 disasters declared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency since 2011.
Pike and Johnson County men arrested in Floyd drug case
Floyd County Sheriff’s deputies and officers with the Martin Police Department arrested a Pike County and a Johnson County man on Thursday, July 11, following tips they received about drug trafficking in the Allen and Middle Creek communities. According the Floyd County Sheriff’s Department, Michael Ousely, 41, of Pikeville,...
U.S. 21 Road Market planned for July 26-28
Old quilts, vintage toys, and antique glassware are just a few of the treasures shoppers can find during the annual Take-a-Break from the Interstate 3-day Road Market. This year’s event is planned for Friday through Sunday, July 26-28. The 100-mile long yard sale begins in Harmony, and extends up Hwy 21, including Business Hwy 21 in Jonesville and Elkin, all the way to Wytheville, Virginia. In Elkin, Bridge St. is Business Hwy 21 so residents can set up along Bridge St. as long as they...
Accused murderer, escapee Billy Fletcher appears in court
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Accused murderer and escapee Billy Fletcher appeared in Carter County court Monday morning. Fletcher appeared in court for a hearing on his escape charge. While in court, Fletcher waived his right to a preliminary hearing. The Carter County Grand Jury will take up the case on Oct. 4. Fletcher allegedly […]
Elite Pennsylvania prospect added to Penn State’s Lasch Bash visitor list
Penn State has added another elite up-and-coming prospect to its list of expected visitors this upcoming Friday, July 26, as Coatesville offensive lineman Maxwell Hiller confirmed via social media Sunday evening that he plans to return to Happy Valley for the Lasch Bash. Already checking in at 6-foot-5, 290 pounds, Hiller is just now entering […] The post Elite Pennsylvania prospect added to Penn State’s Lasch Bash visitor list appeared first on On3.
Educators, parents weigh in on Virginia’s proposed cell-phone free classrooms
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The issue of cell phones in the classroom was front and center in Virginia Beach Monday. Dozens of people gathered at Tallwood High School to talk about Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s latest plan to keep cellular devices away from the education process. It’s the Governor’s Executive Order 33.
Va. law enforcement leaders ‘confident’ in public safety coverage plans for future campaign rallies
Former President Donald Trump rallied in Chesapeake, Virginia about two weeks before a nationally-televised assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally left him and two others wounded, and one person dead. While it’s unclear whether there will be more presidential rallies here before the November election, amid heightened public safety concerns, local and state police agencies […] The post Va. law enforcement leaders ‘confident’ in public safety coverage plans for future campaign rallies appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Data shows hurricanes and earthquakes grab headlines but inland counties top disaster list
Floyd County keeps flooding and the federal government keeps coming to the rescue. In July 2022, at least 40 people died and 300 homes were damaged when the eastern Kentucky county flooded. It was the 13th time in 12 years that the rural county was declared a federal disaster. These are disasters so costly that local governments feel they can’t pay for it all, so the governor asks the president to declare a disaster freeing up federal funds.
Hala Tree Coffee Branches Out from Kona to Oahu with First Cafe
Kona, Hawaii-based coffee producer and roasting company Hala Tree Coffee recently opened its first retail cafe on the island of Oahu. Offering panoramic ocean views, the spacious Hala Tree Cafe boasts a soothing white interior illuminated by woven basket pendant lights and abundant daylight through front windows. Natural wooden shelves, benches and tabletops are echoed by the panels and handles of a white Sanremo Cafe Racer espresso machine atop the tile-fronted bar.
New Telford Meat Processing Center to Open in January: A Game-Changer for Local Farmers
A state-of-the-art meat processing center is set to open in January in Telford, Tennessee, bringing a much-needed boost to the local livestock industry. This facility aims to provide local farmers with advanced processing services, ensuring high-quality meat products. With an emphasis on efficiency and sustainability, the center will support the region’s agricultural sector by reducing the need for long-distance transportation of livestock, lowering costs, and enhancing freshness. Additionally, the new center is expected to create numerous job opportunities, bolstering the local economy.
Kirk family purchases Mingo County drag strip
LENORE, W.Va. — The transfer of the ownership of the Twin Branch Drag Strip property from the Mingo County Redevelopment Authority (MCRA) to a longtime drag racer and businessman Doug Kirk and a couple of close family members is now complete. Kirk’s son Justin Kirk and Justin’s uncle Ronnie...
Week-Long Rainfall Forecast for Tennessee: Prepare for Wet Days
Nashville, TN – A rainy week lies ahead for Tennessee, with showers and thunderstorms expected throughout the next seven days. Residents should prepare for wet conditions as the forecast predicts significant rainfall across the region. According to the US National Weather Service in Nashville, rain chances are high, with...
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