Many people in southern West Virginia were affected by flooding that swept through the state in February 2025. Heather Bailey, a resident of the Panther area of McDowell County, spoke out about how the flooding affected her family,

You have probably heard of tons of stories of West Virginians helping out in McDowell County. What about people who came from out of state to help? One of those people is William Causey from Hesperas,

Across McDowell County, fire stations acted as distribution centers to help those in need. One of those was the Northfork Volunteer Community Fire Department. Volunteer firefighters braved the elements,