Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...

State officials stopped by the Drakes Branch Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department over the weekend to see damage from the Valentine’s weekend ice storm, hear citizens’ concerns and help hand out much-needed supplies for those who have been left in the dark following days of power outages. Pictured are, from left, Senator Frank Ruff, Drakes Branch Town council member Noah Davis, Delegate Kirk Cox and Delegate James Edmunds.