Mirror Photos / Mary Laschinger Kirby MINUTES AFTER the hail let up in north Gilmer, the marble-sized hailstones were rapidly melting by this clump of clover. The damaging flurry lasted only five minutes or less in many places. Fog enveloped the streets of Gilmer after the storm passed.
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Hail pounds area
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A severe storm rushed through the area from the southwest in the late afternoon Wednesday, dropping hail throughout Upshur County. In most areas, it lasted only a few minutes, but made its mark. ...
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County Clerk Peggy LaGrone seeks recount
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A recount of votes in the March 2 Republican primary for Upshur County Clerk will open Monday afternoon and may continue through Tuesday, said Republican Party of Upshur County Chairwoman Brenda Pa...
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