Release from AHF Products Workforce: BEVERLY, W.Va. – AHF Products wood flooring production facility in Beverly, West Virginia, today, Wednesday, April 15, announced temporary furloughs and layoffs affecting 215 employees. Supervisors, salaried operators, and maintenance and support staff are being fully or partially furloughed. Unionized employees are being laid off[Read More…]
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Coronavirus Update: Some older patients may struggle with telemedicine, says WVU nurse practitioner
Release from WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, more patients are using their computers or smartphones to visit their doctors virtually instead of in person. But not everyone who needs to see a nurse or doctor while maintaining social distance can embrace telemedicine easily. One population may[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: West Virginia shows positive trends in fight against virus
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON — On Tuesday, for the first time in over a month, Gov. Jim Justice issued no new executive orders or further restrictions measures related to COVID-19. The governor, joined by state officials and healthcare experts for his daily press briefing, said current data[Read More…]
Election Update: One month left to apply to be a delegate to the Democratic National Convention
Release from the West Virginia Democratic Party: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — There is one month left to apply to be a delegate to the Democrat National Convention. “We know these are unforeseen times and we hope you and your loved ones are safe and well. A lot is changing for everyone and[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Secretary of State has Continuity of Operations Plan for W.Va. Election
Release from the W.Va. Secretary of State: Charleston, W.Va. – The Secretary of State’s Office and West Virginia’s 55 county clerks are working together to prepare for what will likely be the most unique election since the state’s founding in 1863. Governor Jim Justice moved the state’s Primary Election to June[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor’s press briefing at 1 p.m. today
Media participation deadline is 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, Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at 1 p.m. West Virginians can[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 640 cases, 9 deaths as of 10 a.m. today
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 Tuesday, April 14. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 640Total Lab Results reported – 17,038Total Deaths – 9 See the graphics below for more information. The[Read More…]
WVDOH announces 41 projects by remote bid letting today
WVDOH announces 41 projects by remote bid letting today West Virginia Division of Highways: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Highways announced today that a remote bid letting will be held on April 14th for 41 projects across the state. This will be the second bid letting held remotely in[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Police looking at new strategies, effectiveness, possible changes of methods
Release from WVU Today: The novel coronavirus does not discriminate when it comes to disrupting lives, including those of the men and women charged with serving and protecting society. James Nolan, professor of sociology at West Virginia University and former police officer, believes the COVID-19 pandemic will generate change at the local and national[Read More…]
W.Va. Delegate Higginbotham seeking to incentivize manufacturing relocation to W.Va.
POCA, W.Va. – Delegate Joshua Higginbotham, R-Putnam, Monday announced he is working to draft a bill to be introduced in the next legislative session that would provide incentives to manufacturers to relocate operations to West Virginia from Communist China due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Delegate Higginbotham’s proposal would build upon the historic Opportunity Zone law he sponsored and the Legislature passed[Read More…]
