Completing the Census takes just minutes 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 firefighters and families in need. The list goes: programs to support rural areas, to[Read More…]
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Coronavirus Update: With funds running out, SBA no longer accepting applications for programs, cancels trainings
Secretary Mnuchin and Administrator Carranza issue statement on the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program Release from the U.S. Small Business Administration: CHARLESTON ,W.Va. — U.S. Small Business Administration announced today it is unable to accept new applications at this time for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)-COVID-19[Read More…]
West Virginia asking residents to complete the U.S. Census
CHARLESTON W.Va. — West Virginia officials are encouraging all residents to go online and complete the U.S. Census survey: Link
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 702 cases, 10 deaths as of 10 a.m. today
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 Wednesday, April 15. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 702Total Lab Results reported – 17,656Total Deaths – 10 See the graphics below for more information. The[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Coronavirus Czar predicts ‘a new normal’
By Erin Beck, Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Dr. Clay Marsh, West Virginia’s coronavirus czar, said Tuesday that even if the state has reached its highest number of COVID-19 cases confirmed in one day, that doesn’t mean life goes back to normal. “We thank you,” he said. “We don’t want you to let[Read More…]
Coronavirus Updates: Unclaimed property may offer financial relief to struggling W.Va. residents
Residents can look in their “Discover” newspaper insert Release from the West Virginia Treasurer’s Office: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Treasurer John Perdue urges state residents, especially those financially affected by the coronavirus pandemic, to take special note of his office’s online unclaimed property search and the recent publication of “Discover,” a[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: AHF Products wood flooring facility in Beverly, W.Va., temporary furloughs and layoffs affecting 215 employees
Release from AHF Products Workforce: BEVERLY, W.Va. – AHF Products wood flooring production facility in Beverly, West Virginia, today, Wednesday, April 15, announced temporary furloughs and layoffs affecting 215 employees. Supervisors, salaried operators, and maintenance and support staff are being fully or partially furloughed. Unionized employees are being laid off[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Some older patients may struggle with telemedicine, says WVU nurse practitioner
Release from WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, more patients are using their computers or smartphones to visit their doctors virtually instead of in person. But not everyone who needs to see a nurse or doctor while maintaining social distance can embrace telemedicine easily. One population may[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: West Virginia shows positive trends in fight against virus
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON — On Tuesday, for the first time in over a month, Gov. Jim Justice issued no new executive orders or further restrictions measures related to COVID-19. The governor, joined by state officials and healthcare experts for his daily press briefing, said current data[Read More…]
Election Update: One month left to apply to be a delegate to the Democratic National Convention
Release from the West Virginia Democratic Party: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — There is one month left to apply to be a delegate to the Democrat National Convention. “We know these are unforeseen times and we hope you and your loved ones are safe and well. A lot is changing for everyone and[Read More…]
