By David Hulme For 100 Days of Appalachia If there was a seminary class on being a pastor during a pandemic, I missed it. That’s OK, because I have a substantial digital library of biblical commentaries, theological works, and assorted other Christian books. When I realized COVID-19 was a serious[Read More…]
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Coronavirus Update: U.S. Senator Manchin advocates for support of local journalism
Release from the office of U.S. Senator Manchin: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) led a group of nineteen senators calling for funding to support local journalism and media in any future COVID-19 relief package. In a letter to Senate leadership, the Senators warn that the widespread impact[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Media groups call on Congress to support local news, local media
Release from News Media Alliance: CHARELSTON, W.Va. — Four national media organizations representing thousands of local newspapers and local broadcast media outlets including the West Virginia newspaper industry jointly called on Congress to provide critical support to local news media in its next stimulus bill designed to provide relief to businesses[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Feed the Fight CWV to help restaurants, healthcare workers
Release from Feed the Fight CWV: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Charleston Restaurant Week organizers Buzz Food Service and volunteers are launching Feed the Fight CWV. Feed the Fight CWV bridges local restaurants and healthcare workers to support two industries. As part of the national Feed the Fight campaign which began in Washington[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: No in-person classes through summer at WVU
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University President Gordon Gee sent a letter Wednesday, April 8, to the Mountaineer family announcing no in-person classes through the summer while praising the WVU community’s COVID-19 response. The letter also noted measures will continue through June 30 to ensure safety and well-being of students, faculty,[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: 14 WVU students testing positive for COVID-19
Release from WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Health Department and West Virginia University were notified Wednesday that more than a dozen WVU students have tested positive for novel coronavirus COVID-19. Although investigations and contact tracing are ongoing, it is believed 14 students returned to private, off-campus residences upon returning to Morgantown.[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 462 cases, 4 deaths as of noon, Wednesday
WV Press Update CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of noon on Wednesday, April 8. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 462Total Lab Results reported – 12,545Total Deaths – 4 See the graphic below. The West Virginia Department of[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor press briefing today at 1 p.m.
* Media participation now on ZOOM * CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The office of the Governor has issued the following media advisory: Gov. Jim Justice to hold virtual press briefing on COVID-19 response today at 1 p.m. WHO: Gov. Jim Justice, other state officials. WHAT: Gov. Justice will provide an update for media on[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Governor, WV-DOT to hold virtual press briefing to award Roads to Prosperity project in Marshall County today at 11:30 a.m.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The office of the Governor has issued the following media advisory for a virtual press briefing to award Roads to Prosperity project in Marshall County today at 11:30 a.m. WHO: Gov. Jim Justice, Department of Transportation Secretary Byrd White, Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary Jimmy Wriston. WHAT: Gov. Justice and[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Alzheimer’s Association offers advice on staying connected with loved one
West Virginia Chapter’s Facebook Live Q&A with event set for Friday, from 2:30 – 3 p.m. Release from Alzheimer’s Association: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Alzheimer’s Association West Virginia Chapter offers three pieces of advice to help you stay in touch with a friend or family member in an care home during[Read More…]
