PAX, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Municipal, county, state, and federal officials gathered Friday morning at the West Virginia Southern Conservation District Office in Beckley to address ongoing flooding concerns in the town of Pax.

Flooding from Paint Creek has been a persistent problem in the community for years, causing significant damage, disruption, and even loss of life.

The meeting marked the initial stage of discussions aimed at developing a plan to reduce the impact of flooding in the area.

Those in attendance included State Senators Brian Helton and Rolland Roberts, along with Fayette County Commissioners John Brenemen and Greg Fernett.

Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, West Virginia Conservation Agency, West Virginia Depa

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