WV Press Update: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 23. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 967Total Lab Results reported – 27,905Total Deaths – 29 The number of new cases is up 28[Read More…]
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Coronavirus Update: WVU team builds patient registry to harness virus research, predict outcomes
From WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Even before West Virginia reported its first case of the novel coronavirus, Dr. Sally Hodder and her team recognized the need for a COVID-19 patient data registry. It was after attending a January conference at the National Institutes of Health when Hodder, an infectious disease specialist who[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. investment assets fall 7.5 percent – nearly $1.5B – after coronavirus-driven market collapse
By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia investments have dropped about 7.5% in value, year-to-date, following the coronavirus-driven stock market plunge in late February and March, Investment Management Board Executive Director Craig Slaughter said Wednesday. “I’m guardedly optimistic we may have seen the low, but we may[Read More…]
Opinion: PSC in the fight against the coronavirus
By Charlotte R. Lane, chairman Public Service Commission of West Virginia The Public Service Commission of West Virginia takes its role during the COVID-19 pandemic very seriously and has taken many steps to keep our citizens and our employees safe. The Commission acted early, urging all utility companies operating in[Read More…]
Campaign Opinion: W.Va. Gubernatorial Candidate Woody Thrasher – ‘Hero Pay’ bait and switch a typical Justice tactic
By Woody Thrasher Candidate for Governor Gov. Jim Justice needlessly created confusion and a no-win situation for county commissioners when he granted $100,000 to each of our 55 counties to reward public employees who are responding to the coronavirus emergency. He called it “hero pay.” He was wrong. Justice continually[Read More…]
Campaign Update: W.Va. Gubernatorial Candidate Ron Stollings reminds voters of the absentee ballot option
From the Ron Stollings for Governor Campaign: CHARLESTON, W.Va — Less than 50 days until Election Day! “If you are feeling a little uneasy about voting in person this year (and who isn’t), you can request an absentee ballot from the Secretary of State’s Office: WV Secretary of State, said Gubernatorial Candidate[Read More…]
Campaign Update: U.S. Congressman Ron Paul endorses Michael Folk for W.Va. Governor
From the Michael Folk for Governor campaign: MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – Congressman Ron Paul, a staunch defender of liberty and champion of the Constitution, has endorsed Michael Folk for governor in West Virginia’s June 9 primary election. “Mike is a fighter. In the West Virginia Legislature, He led the charge with fellow Liberty[Read More…]
Campaign Update: W.Va. Gubernatorial Candidate Ben Salango launches ad focused on getting things done
From the Ben Salango for Governor campaign: CHARLESTON, WV — Today, Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango released his first video ad of the 2020 election. The ad shares Salango’s record of getting things done and the need for new leadership in West Virginia. The new ad highlights Salango’s leadership on passing 12 weeks of paid[Read More…]
Hey, West Virginia, rainy days and Thursdays are good days to do the Census online
West Virginia residents urged to go online and complete the U.S. Census; Completing Census takes just minutes CHARLESTON W.Va. — The U.S. Census results will affect West Virginia communities for the next decade every day in very real and personal ways. School lunches. Plans for highways. Support for firefighters and families[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor’s press briefing at 1 p.m. today
Media participation deadline 11 a.m. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The office of the Governor has issued the following media advisory: WHO: Gov. Jim Justice, other state officials. WHAT: Gov. Justice will provide an update for media on COVID-19 preparedness and response plans. WHEN: Today, Thursday, April 23, 2020, at 1 p.m. West Virginians can watch[Read More…]
