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9 Years Ago: The Dreaded Derecho of 2012 1 million people were left without power after the storm complex brought 50 to 80 mph winds to the area Author: Topper Shutt, Melissa Nord Published: 8:31 PM EDT June 29, 2019 Updated: 6:55 AM EDT June 29, 2021 WASHINGTON — A line of thunderstorms, 100 miles from tip to toe rolled through the Metro DC area on June 29, 2012 packing straight line winds of 50 to 80 mph.  This same ‘clump’ of storms hit Indiana, southeastern Ohio and West Virginia with hurricane force winds earlier in the day. The tech...

USA TODAY Attention, digital nomads: Love the outdoors? How does free access to world-class rafting, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, skiing and other activities sound? Could you use $12,000 for a down payment on a house or to put a dent in your student loans? Have a soft spot for the John Denver song, "Take Me Home, Country Roads?" West Virginia is encouraging you to consider packing up and heading to the Mountain State. While work permit offers from places like Barbados and Croatia may sound more exotic and romantic, in terms of tangible benefits, the Ascend West Virginia program o...