SUMMARY: Severe flash flooding in Ohio County, West Virginia, caused by torrential rains of 2.5 to 4 inches within 45 minutes, has resulted in six confirmed deaths and two people still missing. Emergency response teams, including Wheeling Fire Department’s Swiftwater Rescue teams, conducted numerous river rescues overnight. Volunteers answered 77 rescue calls. Governor Patrick Morrisey declared a state of emergency. Local residents describe the flooding as their worst tragedy, losing all possessions and feeling hopeless. Recovery and cleanup efforts are ongoing as agencies mobilize to assist the disaster-stricken area. Authorities continue search operations and monitoring for further updates.

At least six people have died and others are unaccounted for following severe flash flooding in parts of Ohio County, West Virginia, over the weekend.

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SUMMARY: Katie Frazier’s June 15th forecast warns of ongoing rain and flash flood potential across southern West Virginia, especially for the northern counties under a flash flood watch. Rain has already impacted areas like Bluefield, Richlands, and War. The region faces a Level 2 of 4 flash flood threat, with risks continuing through Tuesday and possibly into Thursday. Rainfall may total 2–5 inches in some areas. Temperatures will stay seasonally warm, with highs in the 70s for places like Fayetteville, Oak Hill, Beckley, and Bluefield. Daily storm chances persist, with severe weather possible by Tuesday and Thursday. Caution is urged.

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SUMMARY: Conflicts over transparency, politics, and influence were on full display during a recent West Virginia University Board of Governors meeting. Outgoing President Gordon Gee acknowledged deep divisions as members debated leadership and past decisions, including the presidential search process. Tensions rose after new legislation stripped voting rights from student, faculty, and staff representatives. Criticism centered on board member Harry Carey, a political appointee, accused of pushing partisan interests. The board narrowly elected Rusty Hudson as chair over longtime member Rick Pill. Gee called for unity amid mounting concerns about governance and political interference, as three more board appointments loom under Governor Morrissey.

Outgoing West Virginia University President Gordon Gee said during the WVU Board of Governors meeting on Friday that this is the first time, while at WVU, that there have been divisions among the board. From transparency issues to conflicts of interest to political interference, the fragments within the board were a theme throughout.

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