Free testing sites listed; Harvard Global Health COVID Map included WV Press Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 35,324 Current Active Cases – 10,707 Total[Read More…]
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Poynter: How journalists can ward off burnout
Start by understanding trauma and practicing digital wellness By: Samantha Ragland This is a hard time for all journalists. It’s a time when we are more journalist than any other role we hold. It’s a time when our attempts at escaping this work, this role, are halted by even the slightest[Read More…]
W.Va. firefighter ‘Captain Cindy’ Murphy battling impact of COVID in the community and classroom
Fire prevention, public safety education initiatives continuing during pandemic By Lexi Browning, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In her 30-year career as a firefighter, Clarksburg Fire Department Captain Cindy Murphy has never encountered a public health challenge as far-reaching as the Coronavirus pandemic. Coronavirus’ attack on the public’s health[Read More…]
Opinion: Rethinking how W.Va. emerges from COVID
By Mike Myer The Intelligencer of Wheeling, W.Va. Gov. Jim Justice already has earned a starring role in the history books for the way in which he has led West Virginians through what for many is the toughest time of their lives. Though, as Justice points out, every one of[Read More…]
Manchin against expanding U.S. Supreme Court
By Jess Mancini The Inter-Mountain PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The moderate Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia won’t vote for expanding the size of the U.S. Supreme Court or ending the filibuster. “No way, shape or form,” Manchin said. Republicans, fearing losing control of the upper chamber, are using the prospect[Read More…]
New industry in town: Pallet selling, liquidation on the rise in North Central West Virginia
By Steven Baublitz WVNews CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — Pallet selling and liquidation, a popular business practice in surrounding states, is gaining popularity in the Mountain State, with a handful of businesses operating in North Central West Virginia. Haddix Liquidations, located in Nutter Fort, has been operating for the past[Read More…]
Annual Warm Hearts, Warm Hands event in W.Va. meets needs of thousands
By Jessica Wilt The Journal INWOOD, W.Va. — The South Berkeley Social Club began years ago, eventually taking things to the social media platform as Facebook became more popular. Whether in pre-social media days or now, the group has remained with the same focus: “A page with a purpose.” One[Read More…]
Media Alert: West Virginia Health Care Association issue statement regarding bi-weekly testing of nursing home staff
Release from West Virginia Health Care Association: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Health Care Association CEO Martin J. Wright has issued the following statement regarding bi-weekly testing of nursing home staff: For the last nine months, our heroic nursing home caregivers have worked tirelessly to combat the COVID-19 virus. However,[Read More…]
United Food and Commercial Workers Local 400 announces tentative agreement with Kroger
Release from UFCW Local 400: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After members voted to approve a strike last week, and intense negotiations this week, representatives of United Food and Commercial Workers Local 400 have announced a tentative agreement that the bargaining advisory committee is unanimously recommending for ratification. From UFCW Local 400: We[Read More…]
National Newspaper Association requests help in making PPP expenses tax deductible for newspapers
EDITOR’S NOTE: This message is from the National Newspaper Association and requests your assistance in adjusting the tax impact of PPP loans. Dear NNA member, If you received a Paycheck Protection Program loan, you may not be aware that you will not be able to deduct the salary and other[Read More…]