By LACIE PIERSON, HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Senate Finance Chairman Craig Blair said Friday he is the likely next president of the state Senate. Blair told MetroNews’ Hoppy Kercheval Friday he had unanimous support from both the Republican and Democratic caucuses to take the orderly helm of the state Senate[Read More…]
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Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 32,792 positive cases, 574 deaths as of 10 a.m. today
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 32,792 Current Active Cases – 9,141 Total Lab Results reported – 911,868 Cumulative positive test percentage – 3.20 Daily Percent[Read More…]
W.Va. Gov. Justice broadens statewide indoor face covering requirement; announces adjustments to school and athletics calendars
Release from the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice joined West Virginia health leaders and other officials Friday for his latest daily press briefing regarding the State’s COVID-19 response. STATEWIDE INDOOR FACE COVERING REQUIREMENT UPDATEDWith COVID-19 case numbers continuing to set record highs in West Virginia, Gov. Jim[Read More…]
W.Va. Gov. Justice issues statement on updated Statewide Indoor Face Covering Requirement
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — During Friday’s COVID-19 briefing, Gov. Jim Justice announced that he had broadened his Statewide Indoor Face Covering Requirement in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and save the lives of West Virginians. Following his briefing, Gov. Justice issued the following statement: “I know, eight months into this pandemic,[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 30,897 positive cases, 555 deaths as of 10 a.m. today
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 30,897 Current Active Cases – 8,187 Total Lab Results reported – 884,889 Cumulative positive test percentage – 3.13 Daily Percent[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 30,201 positive cases, 553 deaths as of 10 a.m. today
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 30,201 Current Active Cases – 7,771 Total Lab Results reported – 871,867 Cumulative positive test percentage – 3.11 Daily Percent[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 29,316 positive cases, 546 deaths as of 10 a.m. today
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 29,316 Current Active Cases – 7,271 Total Lab Results reported – 854,290 Cumulative positive test percentage – 3.07 Daily Percent[Read More…]
Opinion: WV PSC warns residents not to fall for utility scams
By Charlotte Lane, chairperson West Virginia Public Service Commission Nov. 16-20 is National Utility Scam Awareness Week and the Public Service Commission of West Virginia wants to help you recognize and avoid utility scams. Many scammers see the current pandemic as a perfect opportunity to take advantage of people. Unfortunately,[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 26,547 positive cases, 480 deaths as of 10 a.m. today
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 26,547 Current Active Cases – 5,892 Total Lab Results reported – 814,774 Cumulative positive test percentage – 2.99 Daily Percent[Read More…]
Opinion: There is help for utility customers struggling in West Virginia due to COVID
By Charlotte Lane, chairman West Virginia Public Service Commission We are now seven months into the difficulties, challenges and uncertainty brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of our fellow West Virginians have lost jobs, continue to be unable to work and earn incomes equal to pre-COVID levels and have[Read More…]
