Release from HELP4WV addiction hotline: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for addiction treatment in West Virginia has not slowed down. Brittany Shawver, Director of the HELP4WV addiction hotline says that she has seen little difference in the need for help, as measured by call volume. The line[Read More…]
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Coronavirus Update: Gov Justice to out-of-state travelers: You will self-quarantine in W.Va.
By Steven Allen Adams, Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice announced additional measures Monday aimed at limiting out-of-state travelers from coronavirus hotspots — especially from places like New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut — from spreading the virus further in West Virginia. Justice announced an executive[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Gov. Justice announces new restrictions for W.Va. in attempt to keep WV COVID-19 infection rates low
By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In the first coronavirus briefing since West Virginia recorded its first COVID-19 fatality, Gov. Jim Justice announced additional steps intended to limit the spread of the virus, including issuing an executive order requiring visitors to the state from COVID-19 hot spots to self-quarantine[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Mercer County, W.Va., Health Department decision to post a ‘Closed’ sign reviewed
By CHARLES BOOTHE, Bluefield Daily Telegraph GREEN VALLEY — Fallout from the posting of a sign last week on the doors of the Mercer County Health Department stating the facility was closed continues as the department’s administrator has been given extra directives to follow related to policy. Members of the[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. 74th annual Victory Awards Dinner canceled
Release from the West Virginia Sports Writers Association: WHEELING, W.Va. — The West Virginia Sports Writers Association has announced that the 74th annual Victory Awards Dinner has been called off. The nation’s oldest statewide sports fete was scheduled for May 3 at the Embassy Suites in Charleston. “Because of the coronavirus[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Gov. Justice press briefing today 2 p.m.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The office of Gov. Jim Justice has issued the following media advisory: Gov. Jim Justice will hold a virtual press briefing on COVID-19 response today at 2 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.[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: U.S. Postal Service takes precautions while still delivering mail
SCOTT McCLOSKEY, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — The U.S. Postal Service is taking precautions while working to process and deliver mail for its customers during the coronavirus outbreak, according to federal and local officials. Wheeling Postmaster Ron Burns said they are taking every precaution they can in the mail service[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Another effect of the pandemic – more people buying guns, ammo
By Jackie Whetzel, For The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. Toilet paper isn’t the only thing people are running out to purchase as West Virginians brace for COVID-19 to spread locally. Southern West Virginia’s gun and ammunition dealers say they’ve also seen a surge in purchases in the past few weeks. “In[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Governor Justice issues statement on death of first West Virginian
Release from the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice issued the following statement today after learning of the first West Virginian to pass away from COVID-19. “I ask all West Virginians to join Cathy and I in praying for the family, friends, and[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: U.S. Senator Manchin statement on first death of a West Virginian
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Sunday released the following statement after West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) confirmed the first coronavirus related death in West Virginia. “Today is a sad day for every West Virginian as we lost one of our own to the[Read More…]
