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Lights Restored After Storms | Charleston News
After a brutal series of storms left 50,000 customers in West Virginia and parts of Virginia without power for days, Appalachian Power has finally restored electricity — but not without a major fight. Flooding blocked access to damaged areas, forcing crews to wait until waters receded before they could begin repairs. With over 140 miles of downed wire, broken poles, and transformers, the restoration effort was slowed by repeated storm hits that kept crews working nonstop. Southern West Virginia, especially Kanawha and Wayne counties, bore the brunt. While power is now back on, the utility’s…
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