CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With West Virginia trying to “reopen” its economy from the impact of the coronavirus, State Delegate Randy Swartzmiller, 1st District – Hancock, has issued an open letter to Governor Jim Justice: Dear Governor Justice, I write today out of concern for West Virginia’s working families and to share[Read More…]
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Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 1,206 cases, 50 deaths as of 10 a.m. today; cases up 70 since 10 a.m. on Friday
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, May 4. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 1,206Total Lab Results reported – 53,239; positive test percentage, 2.27%Total Deaths – 50 The number of new[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Week 2 businesses can open today in West Virginia
State guidelines are available By Taylor Stuck, H-D Media HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Some West Virginia businesses will open today, and it will be up to the public to ensure they take the proper precautions. Opening this week are outdoor dining at restaurants, hair salons and barber shops, pet groomers and[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: WVU Extension Service experts respond to pandemic effects on poultry industry
Media advisory from WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — In recent weeks, the United States has seen closures among a number of its poultry processing facilities due to the coronavirus pandemic, leaving producers without a market for their products and raising consumer concerns over an impending shortage. West Virginia University Extension Service experts are[Read More…]
West Virginia State Treasurer Perdue urges 2020 Census response
Severance tax disbursements just one area that will be affected Release from the W.Va. State Treasurer: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia State Treasurer John Perdue is urging all state residents to respond to the United States 2020 Census either online or by mail, as the Census response will help determine how[Read More…]
Is today the day you do the Census online?
West Virginia residents urged to go online and complete the U.S. Census; Completing Census takes just minutes Public Service Announcement: CHARLESTON W.Va. — The U.S. Census results will affect West Virginia communities for the next decade every day in very real and personal ways. School lunches. Plans for highways. Support for[Read More…]
‘Take 5 to Give 5’ statewide giving day is Tuesday; Philanthropy West Virginia announces matches for campaign to help non-profits
Release from Philanthropy West Virginia: CHARLESTON, W.Va — Philanthropy West Virginia has announced its members — on Tuesday, May 5 — are stepping up to meet the urgent needs of nonprofits throughout the state for the short-term and long-term during the COVID-19 pandemic with Take 5 to Give 5 matching fund campaign.[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor’s press briefing at 12:30 p.m. today
Media deadline is 10:30 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, Monday, May 4, 2020, at 12;30 p.m. West Virginians can watch[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: West Virginia University plans to open for fall, holds line on tuition, fees for ’20-’21 year
From WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Envisioning a return of students to its three campuses in the fall, the West Virginia University Board of Governors announced Friday (May 1) that base tuition and fees will remain unchanged for the academic year beginning in August. “We have every hope and expectation of safely resuming in-person[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: A message to the WVU family from President E. Gordon Gee
Dear West Virginia University Community, As we near the end of another week of social distancing measures to keep our community safe, perhaps the novelty of the crisis in which we find ourselves has become a bit frayed. However, we must stay the course and take pride in knowing that[Read More…]


