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 Monday, June 1 West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 2,017 Total Lab Results reported – 98,095 Cumulative positive test percentage, 2.06 Daily positive test percentage, 1.84[Read More…]
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Rally in Wheeling, W.Va., stands in solidarity for justice on death of George Floyd
By Alan Olson, The Intelligencer of Wheeling WHEELING, W.Va. — Several hundred local residents came out Sunday evening to peacefully protest in solidarity with others across the nation following the death of George Floyd. Floyd’s death last week while being handcuffed by Minneapolis police sparked a wave of outrage, leading to[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Manchin issues statement on termination of relationship with the World Health Organization
CHARLESTON, W.Va.– Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on President Trump’s decision to terminate the United States’ relationship with the World Health Organization (WHO) during the global COVID-19 pandemic. “The entire world is battling COVID-19 right now and in West Virginia, we continue to see additional[Read More…]
Media Alert on availability of WVU Experts: President’s Executive Order more political than legal, but may spur Congress to change the law
From WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University experts can provide commentary, insights and opinions on various news topics. President Trump’s Executive Order to regulate social media after Twitter flagged one of his tweets won’t change current law, but may fall on favorable ears in Congress to change the law to[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor’s press briefing at 12:30 p.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, Monday, June 1, 2020, at 12:30 p.m. West Virginians can watch the live stream of this[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 1,951 positive cases, 74 deaths as of 10 a.m. today; Cumulative positive test percentage, 2.09; daily positive test percentage, .95
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 Friday, May 29. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 1,951 Total Lab Results reported – 93,377 Cumulative positive test percentage, 2.09 Daily positive test percentage, .95[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor’s press briefing at 1 p.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, Friday, May 29, 2020, at 1 p.m. West Virginians can watch the live stream of this[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 1,906 positive cases, 74 deaths as of 10 a.m. today; Cumulative positive test percentage, 2.11; daily positive test percentage, 3.40
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, May 28. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 1,906 Total Lab Results reported – 90,315 Cumulative positive test percentage, 2.11 Daily positive test percentage, 3.40[Read More…]
Opinion: Now more than ever, every vote counts in the primary election
By Jane Marks AARP WV State President The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyday life for all of us, but there is one staple of American life that won’t be affected in this most unusual time in our lives. It is one of the most important rights that we as[Read More…]
Dry Fork man charged with tampering with West Virginia absentee ballot applications
By Steven Allen Adams For The Inter-Mountain CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A plot to change the primary party ballot preferences of people filing requests for absentee ballots was uncovered by state and federal investigators with a mail carrier facing charges. According to Bill Powell, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of[Read More…]
