The Herald-Dispatch INSTITUTE, W.Va. — The spring season of the West Virginia State University Economic Development Center’s (WVSU EDC) Creators Program includes a pair of talks targeting writers, storytellers and photographers. “We are pleased to continue offering our Creators Program workshops for media and the arts, now in a fully[Read More…]
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Coronavirus Update: West Virginia has 116,978 positive cases, 1,926 deaths, 43,648 people fully vaccinated
Free testing sites listed; Harvard Global Health COVID Map included WV Press Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 116,978 Current Active Cases – 24,175 Total[Read More…]
West Virginia officials pressuring federal authorities to increase vaccine delivery
By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia officials say they are making a full-court press to convince federal authorities to increase deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines to the state. That included a scheduled call Monday afternoon from Gov. Jim Justice to the White House COVID-19 czar, Jeffery Zients. “I’m[Read More…]
New COVID-19 vaccine registration system in West Virginia goes live
By Steven Allen Adams, The Weirton Daily Times CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Monday’s rollout of a new pre-registration system to notify West Virginians when vaccines are available is working, state officials said. “This morning we became the first state in the nation to launch a COVID vaccine pre-registration system,” said Gov. Jim[Read More…]
West Virginia business leaders encouraged to participate in 2021 business survey
The Herald Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Input is sought from small business owners and operators across West Virginia in a statewide survey at https://bit.ly/aedswvsurvey before Friday, Jan. 29, according to a news release. “This is the second year for this survey and we just keep growing our outreach,” said Sara Payne Scarbro,[Read More…]
West Virginia hunters harvest record 3,541 black bears in 2020
WV News SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — West Virginia hunters harvested a record 3,541 black bears during the 2020 archery and firearms seasons, according to preliminary numbers gathered by the state Division of Natural Resources. According to a press release, the 2020 harvest is more than the previous record[Read More…]
WVU Report: Using wearable tech will keep babies, pregnant women healthy
From WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — If a weightlifter is pregnant, she may get conflicting medical advice about how much she can safely lift at the gym. One doctor might say she shouldn’t exceed 90 pounds. Another might draw the line at 25. Still another might suggest that she suspend[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Personal prayers and pleas for the nation
By Larry Kump My recent Facebook post, wherein I confessed that my personal prayers include a plea that President Biden will be persuaded to do the right thing for us and our nation, caused some to howl. Nevertheless, both my personal and public prayers always have been and always will[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: West Virginia has 115,839 positive cases, 1,899 deaths, 40,258 people fully vaccinated
Free testing sites listed; Harvard Global Health COVID Map included. WV Press Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 25. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 115,839 Current Active Cases – 24,365 Total[Read More…]
West Virginia therapists share mental health advice
By Olivia Murray, The Dominion Post Tips on signs to look for and how to support loved ones MORGANTOWN — The past year has been a hard one. Many people have found themselves struggling to maintain mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, and those who might not face mental health issues[Read More…]
