Agenda Washington County: Leaders will detail the latest on flood damage and recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene during Tuesday meeting.
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Appalachian Power restores power throughout Southwest Virginia
Meanwhile, the two bridges into the Taylors Valley community in Washington County have been reopened.
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List of localities declared under a major disaster grows to nine in Southwest Virginia
FEMA adds Montgomery and Pulaski counties to the list.
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Long-term recovery from Helene comes into focus, one week after the storm
Hundreds of homes were damaged or destroyed, and that number is expected to rise.
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Blue Ridge Parkway closed indefinitely due to storm damage
In some places, the National Park Service said the damage is “catastrophic.”
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In visit to Damascus, Vance says he supports call for Congress to reconvene to approve funding for hurricane relief
The Republican vice presidential nominee on Thursday surveyed the flood damage sustained by the Washington County town.
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Benefits of riverfront development still outweigh flood risks, Danville officials say
Though Danville did not see severe flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Helene, riverfront projects are being “built with flooding in mind.”
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Hikers warned to stay off Appalachian Trail as damage from Hurricane Helene is assessed
The U.S. Forest Service closed down more than 90 miles of the trail in Southwest Virginia. Trail managers urge hikers to avoid much of the trail in Virginia.
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Martinsville sends post-Helene love south of the border
Water, food and other supplies are being delivered to hard-hit areas of North Carolina.
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Forest Service closes Mount Rogers, portion of Creeper Trail to address flood damage
The Clinch Ranger District and the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area could remain closed through Oct. 1, 2025.
