‘Generous Idiot’ encourages organ donation registration on hunting, fishing license applications PITTSBURGH, Pa. — In observance of National Hunting and Fishing Month, Donate Life West Virginia is launching a statewide ad campaign to encourage organ and tissue donation registration via hunting and fishing license applications. West Virginia is one of[Read More…]
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West Virginia Hive celebrates opening of new business hub
Officials from USDA, WV Development Office, local leaders attend event Release from West Virginia Hive: BECKLEY, W.Va. – The West Virginia Hive and its parent, the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA), celebrated the opening of its new offices, business hub and coworking space in downtown Beckley with an[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 19,082 positive cases, 393 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 Thursday, Oct. 15. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 19,082 Total Lab Results reported – 648,771 Cumulative positive test percentage – 2.81 Daily Percent Positive – 3.21 Total Deaths[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 18,818 positive cases, 391 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 Wednesday, Oct. 14. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 18,818 Total Lab Results reported – 648,771 Cumulative positive test percentage – 2.81 Daily Percent Positive – 4.21 Total Deaths[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 18,555 positive cases, 387 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 Tuesday, Oct. 13. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 18,555 Total Lab Results reported – 644,019 Cumulative positive test percentage – 2.80 Daily Percent Positive – 4.31 Total Deaths[Read More…]
City of Bluefield, W.Va., seeking input on plans for renovating downtown
By GREG JORDAN Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Bluefield city officials are seeking public input about plans to apply for a grant that will help pay for removing asbestos, lead paint and other contaminants from downtown buildings. The Bluefield WV Economic Development Authority plans to submit a grant application[Read More…]
Media advisory: Beverage distributors, Anheuser Busch to donate hand sanitizer for election sites
Release from the West Virginia Secretary of State: CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner, beverage distributors and representatives from Anheuser Busch will host a press conference in Clarksburg on Tuesday, October 13th, at 10 a.m., to announce a donation from Anheuser Busch to help make polling locations in West Virginia[Read More…]
Encova sponsoring Safe Phone Zones in West Virginia
Release from the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As part of a vital effort to encourage drivers to pull into a safe location to use their smartphones for calling, texting and accessing mobile apps, the WV Turnpike has designated its Welcome Center, Rest Area and Travel Plaza facilities as[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 18,281 positive cases, 385 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, Oct. 12. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 18,281 Total Lab Results reported – 638,821 Cumulative positive test percentage – 2.78 Daily Percent Positive – 2.62 Total Deaths[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 17,707 positive cases, 376 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 Friday, Oct. 9. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 17,707 Total Lab Results reported – 617,045 Cumulative positive test percentage – 2.79 Daily Percent Positive – 3.65 Total Deaths[Read More…]