CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 28. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 6,269 Total Lab Results reported – 271,811 Cumulative positive test percentage – 2..31 Total Deaths – 108 After 3,772 more[Read More…]
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Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor holding two press briefing today, starting at 12:30 p.m.
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— Gov. Jim Justice will hold a pair of virtual briefings tomorrow. The first briefing will be the Governor’s regular update on the State’s COVID-19 pandemic response. The second briefing will take place immediately following the COVID-19 update. During this event, the Governor will discuss how the State is strengthening its partnership with the Game Changer program[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Education Alliance to host Virtual Internship Capstone Projects zoom event on Friday
U.S. Sen. Capito to participate in the event CHARLESTON, W.Va.— The Education Alliance has issued the following media advisory for Virtual Internship Capstone Projects zoom events on Friday. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito will participate. WHAT: High School Students Present Virtual Internship Capstone Projects to Senator Capito and company presidents WHEN: Friday, July[Read More…]
Twenty-five high school seniors selected as West Virginia’s first Underwood-Smith Teaching Scholars
Virtual celebration of scholars today at 2 p.m.; video honors students Release from the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Twenty-five high school seniors who graduated this year have been selected as West Virginia’s first Underwood-Smith Teaching Scholars. These students will receive the state’s newest and most[Read More…]
W.VA. State Treasurer unveils new unclaimed property website
New, mobile-friendly features enhance user experience CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia State Treasurer John Perdue has unveiled an enhanced unclaimed property management system and website designed to give West Virginians a simple, safe and more up-to-date search and claim experience. https://wv.findyourunclaimedproperty.com/ “Technology is ever-evolving. I’m proud that West Virginia remains at the forefront when it[Read More…]
Jackson County Anti-Drug Coalition receives donation of Safe Drug Disposal Pouches
Donations will benefit all West Virginia and provided by Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America, Rx-Abuse Leadership Initiatives Release from Jackson County Anti-Drug Coalition: RIPLEY, W.Va. – The Jackson County Anti-Drug Coalition (JCADC), a county-wide effort to reduce experimenting, drug use, and underage drinking among youth in communities throughout Jackson County and[Read More…]
Opinion: West Virginia can’t fight the COVID-19 nursing home crisis alone
By Jane Marks COVID-19 is spreading like wildfire through the nation’s nursing homes. Already, more than 56,000 residents and staff of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities —have died from COVID-19. Based on the last data available from the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, nearly half[Read More…]
Opinion: COVID-19 Pandemic — A rallying cry for rural broadband expansion
By Scott Rotruck Despite its tragedies, the COVID Pandemic has been an unexpected catalyst for change. Businesses, schools, healthcare providers, and others have had to adapt at breakneck speed, moving much of what we do online. Now policymakers have to step up and make sure everyone, particularly rural residents, are[Read More…]
WVU extends fall payment deadline, provides more details on ‘phased’ Return to Campus plans
Release from WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University has extended the payment deadline for certain fall charges so students have more time to plan after announcing a phased Return to Campus in Morgantown. The payment deadline for fall charges on July eBills is now September 1 instead of August 1. The[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 6,119 positive cases, 108 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 Monday, July 27. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 6,119 Total Lab Results reported – 268,039 Cumulative positive test percentage – 2..28 Total Deaths – 108 After 4,370 more[Read More…]