By Jordan Hatfield, The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — The threat of COVID-19 bringing a potential outbreak throughout West Virginia has caused worry, leaving items on grocery store shelves slim, including toilet paper. Those who venture out to get essential supplies will now see several grocery stores in the Beckley area limiting[Read More…]
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Coronavirus Update: Caution urged while preparing for Coronavirus local shoppers snagging up cleaning, paper supplies
By Scott McCloskey, The Intelligencer of Wheeling WHEELING, W.Va. — As government officials across the country call for drastic measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus, locals said people should heed to using a voice of reason when it comes to preparation and shopping for various supplies in response[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: WVHCA issues statement regarding W.Va. Governor Justice’s nursing home visitation restriction
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Health Care Association’s CEO, Marty Wright, issued the following statement: “We are very appreciative of Governor Justice and Secretary Crouch’s continued leadership during the COVID-19 outbreak. The announcement this afternoon that skilled nursing facilities should restrict visitation is a strong, proactive measure to try to[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: WVU to temporarily suspend in-person classes after spring break, move to online model
From WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W. Va.— West Virginia University will temporarily suspend in-person classes the week following spring break then offer online class instruction or other alternative learning options beginning March 30 as it continues to monitor the threat of novel coronavirus. All other online-only classes will continue as originally scheduled. “An[Read More…]
Harpers Ferry Town Council debates taking legal action against state over Hill Top House legislative action
By Colin McGuire, The Journal of Martinsburg HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — Despite voting last month to procure legal action against a bill that passed at the state level recently, members of the Harpers Ferry Town Council were at odds Monday night with what happens next. The bill at hand, Senate[Read More…]
Alzheimer’s Association of WV offering free workshop on the difference between normal aging and dementia
Release from the Alzheimer’s Association, West Virginia Chapter: CHARLESTON, W.Va.. – The Alzheimer’s Association, West Virginia Chapter is offering Know the 10 Signs of Alzheimer’s: What’s Normal, What’s Not, a free community workshop in Charleston on Tuesday, March 31 at 6 p.m. at Brookdale Charleston Gardens located at 800 Association Drive,[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Health Care Association evaluating visitation restrictions amid COVID-19 outbreak
Data shows Coronavirus most threatening to elderly, especially those with existing chronic illnesses Release from the West Virginia Health Care Association: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With the emergence of data reflecting a disproportionate impact on our elderly, especially those with existing chronic illnesses, nursing homes and assisted living facilities are evaluating[Read More…]
West Virginia lawmakers, Justice look back at accomplishments of 2020 session
By Steven Allen Adams, Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The 60-day legislative session for 2020 wrapped up Saturday night at midnight with leaders in the state Senate and House of Delegates taking stock of the bills that made it, while Gov. Jim Justice was pleased that most of[Read More…]
W.Va. legislative session included more tax breaks for industry, funding foster care
By Erin Beck, Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The 2020 legislative session concluded Saturday, following a year of work on a bill to address to the state’s foster care crisis and arguments over $16.9 million in funding for it, and another round of overwhelming support for at least $28 million in tax breaks for fossil fuel[Read More…]
W.Va. legislators passed bail and parole reforms this session, but work on the state’s jail system remains
By Lacie Pierson, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va — Even as they wrapped up work on criminal justice reform legislation Saturday, West Virginia lawmakers acknowledged there likely still was more work to do to balance the scales of justice in the Mountain State. The Legislature this session passed a series of bills[Read More…]