The mural in Rainelle of the 4 men who died in June 23, 2016 flood including Gary Shumaker, Edward Thompson, Charles Omechinksi and Denver Barker. (Photo/MetroNews)U.S. Route 60 in Rainelle 10 years after the June 23, 2016 flood. (Photo/MetroNews)The Meadow River and Sewell Creek in Rainelle are well within their banks these days. (Photo/MetroNews)The Rainelle Trailhead on the Meadow River Rail Jail opened earlier this month. (Photo/MetroNews)Rainelle has new Pickleball courts.

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh issued a tornado warning Monday evening for parts of southeastern Marion County and southeastern Monongalia County.
The warning was issued at 6:03 p.m.
The NWS noted the strong circulation that indicated on radar a tornado was developing. “A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Fairmont, moving east at 25 mph.”
Several reports from HAM radio operators indicated damage in and around Fairmont.
“AE8K reports

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The mother of West Virginia Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe called for forgiveness and consequences when discussing a potential death penalty for the man accused of the D.C. attack.
Last week, the Afghan national accused of killing West Virginia Army National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and critically injuring Wolfe in November pleaded not guilty to newly filed federal charges.
The new charges mean Rahmanullah Lakanwal could face the death penalty.
Staff Sgt.

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A group of 225 students and adults carried the message of the Gospel to the Mountain State — and are helping with home repairs for those who need it.
The faith-based World Changers organization chose Huntington as one of its 19 summer projects this year. World Changers was founded in 1990 to give youth an opportunity to learn about Jesus and serve communities all around the country with mission trips. World Changers has sent mission trips to Huntington since 1998.
The

Gov. Patrick Morrisey  announced the legendary country band Alabama will headline West Virginia’s America250 Capital City Celebration on the Friday evening heading into Fourth of July weekend.
This is part of West Virginia’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States that the governor first announced May 19. Such United States Semiquincentennial celebrations are taking place all across the country.
“When America turns 250, we want a celebration that families can enjoy together

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — National Weather Service Meteorologist Tom Mazza worked the overnight shift at the Charleston Weather Bureau on the night of June 23,2016. He recalled rain in the forecast and some strong showers before he clocked out, but never expected to see what happened as the day moved along.
“It was definitely an over-performer. It was a smaller scale event where everything just came together,” he said.
When it all came together it was doom for a wide swath of West Virginia. The storms

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than 26,000 West Virginia students submitted applications for full Hope Scholarship funding for the next school year.
State Treasurer Larry Pack and his office announced the latest application numbers in a release Monday. Pack’s office said 26,617 students applied during the first application period from March 2 to June 15. The estimated cost for Hope Scholarship funding, as it currently stands, is $155 million.
The first window for students to apply for 100-percent