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Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Remembering the 2016 flooding nine years later
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) – Nine years ago on June 23rd, parts of Southern West Virginia were affected by major flooding. According to the National Weather Service, several rounds of storms brought heavy rainfall to most of the state. One of the areas most affected was Greenbrier County, where 8 to 10 inches of rain fell in less than a 12-hour period. The Greenbrier River at Alderson reached a peak of 22 feet, it's third highest on record. Sadly, 23 people died during the flooding, including 15 in Greenbrier County alone. Kara Dense is the President of the Greenbrier County Convention and Visitors Bureau. The Hotel Thelma Apartments receive $15,000 in grant funds from AARP's Community Challenge program She personally grew up in the county and was working in Lewisburg on the day of the flooding. She said she didn't realize how bad the situation was until she got home later that evening. I live here in Lewisburg, so I wasn't affected but it was on social media all evening. I was literally watching over the internet the things unfold. It was just devastating.' Kara Dense, President of the Greenbrier County Convention and Visitors Bureau A State of Emergency was declared for 44 out of the 55 counties in West Virginia. According to NOAA, they estimate the total cost of damage was $1.2 billions dollars. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
It's the 100th anniversary of the State Fair of West Virginia, but how old is it?
FAIRLEA, WV (WVNS) – It is officially the 100th anniversary of the State Fair of West Virginia this year. With the event dating back to the 1920's, the history can be confusing for those who don't know about it. 'I have my own history and love for the fair. But as far as the history and all that stuff, I'm going to leave that up to the pro's.' Kara Dense, President & CEO, Experience Greenbrier Valley Thankfully, we here at 59News had a pro available to us! Kelly Collins with the Chief Executive Officer of the State Fair of West Virginia. Raleigh County Sheriff's Office offers voluntary Special Needs Registry She said the fair started as the Greenbrier Valley Fair and was first incorporated on March 19th of 1921. But the road since 1921 was not always an easy one. There were many bumps along the way. 'Unfortunately, after the 41[1941] fair, we had to cancel from 1942 to 1945 because of World War 2. And then of course we had to cancel in 2020 for the Pandemic.' Kelly Collins, Chief Executive Officer, The State Fair of West Virginia The history and business of the State Fair are over 100 years old, but this will mark the 100th iteration of the event itself. Student Loan repayment changes could impact millions Even so, no matter how old it is, this 100th annual State Fair is promised to have many surprises and smiles on people's faces. 'This area has always been a place that has really stuck out, as far as welcoming people and celebrating our rich heritage and tradition.' Kara Dense, President & CEO, Experience Greenbrier Valley Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
