Thousands remain without power today after an ice storm struck several counties in the eastern and south-eastern
section of the state.
Gov. Bob Wise has declared a state of emergency after the winter storm struck the area hit early Friday.
The emergency declaration covers Berkeley, Fayette, Greenbrier, Pendleton, Pocahontas, Raleigh, Summers and
surrounding counties. The storm caused extensive power outages, produced rain, flooding, mudslides, high winds, snow
and ice. |