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Trump issues disaster declaration before storm hits

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump has issued a federal disaster for West Virginia prior to a winter storm causing any damage.
Trump posted on Truth Social that he had approved declarations for West Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, Maryland, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi and Indiana.
The approval followed a Friday night request from Gov. Patrick Morrisey which was followed up Saturday with a letter of support from the state’s congressional delegation.
Morrisey’s


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Top-ranked Arizona runs away from Mountaineers, 88-53

Jan 24, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Amir Jenkins (2) dribbles the ball during the first half of the game against the Arizona Wildcats at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn ImagesJan 24, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) makes a three-point basket over West Virginia Mountaineers guard Treysen Eaglestaff (52) during the first half of the game at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna

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Residents evacuated from Nitro assisted living facility after water line break

NITRO, W.Va. — Residents in 30 rooms at Nitro-based Village On Park assisted living facility had to be evacuated Saturday afternoon after a frozen pipe in a sprinkler system burst.
Nitro firefighters got the water off and helped evacuate the residents.
Facility officials said the residents were taken to a Charleston hotel where they will stay until repairs are completed.
Damage is extensive.
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Parkersburg Catholic improves to 13-1 with 85-76 win over Clay-Battelle

NEW MARTINSVILLE, W.Va. — Highlights from Parkersburg Catholic’s 85-76 win over Clay-Battelle in the New Martinsville Rotary Classic.
Parkersburg Catholic (13-1):

Carter Nelson – 25 points
Preston Randolph – 14 points
Luke Anderson – 13 points
Leonardo DeAngelo – 10 points


Clay-Battelle (9-2):

Colt Sandy – 29 points
Trey Huggins – 15 points
Maddox Kisner – 11 points

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Fairmont looks to fill vacant council seat

FAIRMONT, W.Va. –– Officials in the city of Fairmont accepting letters of interest or resumes to fill the 5th District seat following the death Chuck Warner.
Warner died last weekend at the age of 81.
The information can be sent to the City Clerk of the City of Fairmont until noon Wednesday. The term would run through the completion of the canvas process following the November 2026 election.
Hopeful candidates should be qualified, registered voters of the City of Fairmont and must reside in the


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Late run lifts Tyler Consolidated past Oak Glen, 70-66

NEW MARTINSVILLE, W.Va. — Highlights from Tyler Consolidated’s 70-66 win over Oak Glen in the New Martinsville Rotary Classic.
Tyler Consolidated (4-9):

Cole Lemasters – 19 points
Brody Giovinazzo – 13 points
Cam Strode – 11 points

Oak Glen (8-4):

Noah Willey – 24 points
Elijah Knisley – 10 points

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Balanced offensive attack leads Tucker County past Williamstown, 64-51

NEW MARTINSVILLE, W.Va. — Highlights from Tucker County’s 64-51 win over Williamstown in the New Martinsville Rotary Classic.
Tucker County (10-5):

Cayden Arnold – 18 points
Xander Lambert – 12 points
Sam Marks – 12 points
Ethan Cummings – 12 points

Williamstown (5-6):

Caleb Atkinson – 29 points

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Meteorologists say ice becoming more likely with winter storm

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey has all 55 counties under a state of emergency with a powerful winter storm expected to enter the Mountain State late Saturday afternoon.
Gov. Patrick Morrisey
Morrisey has also asked for an emergency disaster declaration from President Donald Trump before the storm arrives.
A news release from Morrisey’s office said, “After consultation with FEMA and Federal Homeland Security, it was determined that a Presidential Emergency Declaration was appropriate


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Federal authorities offer reward for missing fugitive

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The U.S. Marshals Service is offering a $5,000 for help from the public to locate a fugitive wanted on a warrant out of Gilmer County.
Carl Nicholson
The Gilmer County warrant issued Feb. 2, 2023, charged Carl Leon Nicholson Jr., 61, with failure to update sex offender registration, sexual assault, and domestic violence.
Nicholson was last seen Dec. 23, 2022, driving a silver 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo with West Virginia license plate 2RK964. On Dec. 30, 2022, this vehicle


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