McDowell water crisis meeting leaves questions unanswered

Local residents react during a meeting discussing the future of Gary's water system

WELCH, WV (WVNS) - Locals across the southern coalfields packed The Armory in Welch in McDowell County Thursday afternoon, March 19th, 2026, to discuss a major issue surrounding the town of Gary. The meeting was held by the Public Service Commission of West Virginia about the city's water system. During the meeting, people were allowed [...]

McDowell water crisis meeting leaves questions unanswered

MCDOWELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) - Reports of 60-year-old, unsalvageable water tanks in Gary, West Virginia, have launched a formal intervention by McDowell County. Parties representing McDowell County, the Public Service Commission of West Virginia, and the Gary community gathered in Welch on Thursday for a public hearing on the matter. The hearing opened with comments [...]