CHARLESTON, W.Va.— The office of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has announced a press briefing for today at 11:30 a.m. 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, Friday, July 17. West Virginians can watch the live stream[Read More…]
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WVSSAC sets fall high school, middle school sports schedules
By TIM STEPHENS, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Most original West Virginia high school schedules for fall sports are worthless, thanks to COVID-19. The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission has issued new dates for preseason, in-season and postseason events. All dates, of course, are subject to change. The uniform[Read More…]
W.Va. Symphony Orchestra announces vital NEA grant awarded through CARES Act
Release from The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra: CHARLESTON, W.VA. – The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra (WVSO) is humbled to receive a vitally needed National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Grant totaling $50,000.00. The grant, made available through the NEA, was created through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Safety (CARES) Act. Recipients[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor’s press briefing at 1:30 p.m.
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— The office of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has announced a press briefing for today at 1:30 p.m. 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, July 15. West Virginians can watch the live stream[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 4,463 positive cases, 97 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, July 15. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 4,463 Total Lab Results reported – 215,450 Cumulative positive test percentage – 2.07 Total Deaths – 97 After 3,535 more[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Capito issues statement on charges against former Clarksburg VA employee
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released the below statement following the news that U.S. Attorney Bill Powell has charged former Clarksburg VA Hospital employee Reta Mays with seven counts of murder and one count of assault with intent to murder: “Our veterans should always feel safe[Read More…]
W.Va. Sen. Manchin issues statement on the charges in Clarksburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center investigation
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-WV, released the following statement on the charges announce today in the Clarksburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) investigation. “My heart goes out to the families and loved ones who tragically lost a Veteran and have had to endure this injustice. While overdue,[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 4,316 positive cases, 97 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, July 14. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 4,316 Total Lab Results reported – 211,915 Cumulative positive test percentage – 2.04 Total Deaths – 96 After 3,807 more[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: West Virginia Governor reduces social gathering limit; closes fairs, festivals, and concerts statewide; closes bars in Monongalia County
Free community COVID-19 testing this week in Barbour, Berkeley, Harrison, Jefferson, and Mercer counties Release from the office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – With the daily number of new COVID-19 cases continuing to climb across West Virginia, Gov. Justice announced Monday that he has issued an executive order reducing the statewide social gathering limit[Read More…]
West Virginia CARES Act grants to be available for small businesses; unemployment benefits extended
Release from the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced Mopnday that applications will soon be available online for small businesses seeking to receive funding through the Governor’s West Virginia CARES Act Small Business Grant Program. The Governor also announced, per WorkForce West Virginia, any[Read More…]
