Release from Contractors Association of West Virginia: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Members of the Contractors Association of West Virginia (CAWV), along with hundreds of construction firms across the country, stopped work Thursday, April 9, to participate in a nationwide safety stand-down focusing on ways to protect construction workers and the public[Read More…]
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Coronavirus Update: Education Alliance supporting students with virtual mentoring
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Coronavirus crisis has left many West Virginia students feeling frightened, worried and overwhelmed. During this time of need, Education Alliance’s AmeriCorps mentors are continuing their service mentoring 900 students in 35 schools across West Virginia. Working with their site supervisors, members are reaching out to students and their families[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. unemployment claims for month of April tops 35,000
Release from WorkForce West Virginia: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Nearly 36,000 West Virginians have filed unemployment insurance claims so far in April, WorkForce West Virginia announced on Thursday. As of April 8, WorkForce had received 35,900 claims for unemployment benefits. Compared to last year, the agency processed 3,905 claims in the entire[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: COVID-19, spring allergies could peak simultaneously in region
By Luke Creasy, HD Media WAYNE, W.Va. — Flowering plants, blooming trees and the smell of a freshly trimmed yard are among the most welcoming signs of spring weather entering the area. But they also signal higher pollen counts. For many Appalachians, specifically in West Virginia, who are already dealing with[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Small Business Development Center hosting PPP trainings
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Small Business Development Center is hosting COVID-19 Relief for Small Business trainings. The trainings cover the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, Economic Injury Disaster Loan Advance, and the Paycheck Protection Program. The U.S. Small Business Administration’s West Virginia District Office provides the access to the trainings. Due[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: WVU provides COVID-19 ‘media resources’ hub for journalists
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Journalists across the state are reminded that West Virginia University offers COVID-19 resources with general information and specific details related to populations such as students, faculty and staff, researchers, healthcare providers or the general public. WVU also has other resources, including a quick reference fact sheet, videos, social[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor’s press briefing at 1 p.m. today
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, April 13, 2020, at 1 p.m. West Virginians can watch the live stream of this[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: U.S. Senator Manchin says W.Va. did not get fair share of healthcare funding
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the first allotment of designated healthcare provider funding through the CARES Act. Of the $30 billion released today, West Virginia received $246.5 million for 1,772 providers – less than 1% of the[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 536 cases, 5 deaths as of 1 p.m., today
WV Press Update: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 1 p.m. on Friday, April 10. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 536Total Lab Results reported – 14,537Total Deaths – 5 See the graphic below. The West Virginia Department[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor virtual press briefing today at 4 p.m.
Media participation deadline is 2 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, April 10, at 4 p.m. All West Virginians can[Read More…]
