By Senator Bill Hamilton, chairman West Virginia Senate Natural Resources Committee On Monday, Aug. 5, 2019 Trooper First Class Josh Tallman was shot by a high-caliber rifle while he was responding to a shots fired call from the Pocahontas Sheriff. Approximately 1 month later, Trooper Tallman and his father, Ralph[Read More…]
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Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor’s press briefing Friday scheduled for 12:30 p.m
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— The office of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has announced a press briefing for today at 12:30 p.m. COVID-19 BRIEFING WHO: Gov. Justice and other State officials. WHAT: Gov. Justice will provide an update for media on COVID-19 response. WHEN: Today, Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, at 12:30 p.m. West Virginians can watch[Read More…]
Media advisory: Gov. Justice to hold virtual press briefing on revenue, broadband at 12:30 p.m. today
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The office of the Governor has issued the following media advisory for a press briefing today 12:30 p.m.; WHO: Gov. Jim Justice, other state officials. WHAT: Gov. Justice and state officials will announce August 2020 revenue numbers and make a major announcement regarding the future of broadband in West Virginia.[Read More…]
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Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor’s press briefing Friday scheduled for 1:30 p.m
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— The office of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has announced a press briefing for today at 1:30 p.m. COVID-19 BRIEFING WHO: Gov. Justice and other State officials. WHAT: Gov. Justice will provide an update for media on COVID-19 response. WHEN: Today, Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. West Virginians can watch[Read More…]
W.Va. COVID-19 Czar says more info needed from CDC on call for less COVID-19 testing
By Phil Kabler, The Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Dr. Clay Marsh, state COVID-19 czar and vice president for health sciences at West Virginia University, said Wednesday he wants more explanation on a change in COVID-19 testing guidelines issued by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “We need to[Read More…]
30 West Virginia businesses honored for exporting to new countries
Release from the West Virginia Development Office: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Thirty West Virginia companies that grew their business by exporting a good or service to a new country last year were recognized by state officials in a virtual ceremony on Aug. 26. During the event, each business received the Governor’s Commendation for[Read More…]
West Virginia Secretary of State announces partnership with WV United Way for poll worker recruitment for General Election
Release from the Secretary of State: CHARLESTON, W. Va. – Secretary of State Mac Warner announced this week that the United Way of West Virginia will join his office in participating in the first-ever National Poll Worker Recruitment Day set for Tuesday, Sept. 1, to help recruit potential poll workers for[Read More…]
West Virginia High school cheerleaders, marching band auxiliary groups will also be allowed to perform this fall
From the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — During Gov. Jim Justice’s press briefing on the West Virginia COVID-19 response on Wednesday, the Governor discussed high school marching bands and their auxiliary groups, as well as cheerleaders, announcing that all of these students will be permitted to perform at[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 9,312 positive cases, 179 deaths as of 10 a.m. Monday
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 24. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 9,312 Total Lab Results reported – 398,479 Cumulative positive test percentage – 2.34 Total Deaths – 179 After 14,336 more[Read More…]
