By Jennifer Compston-Strough, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — A good-natured bet between neighbors is demonstrating that Americans who disagree about politics can still be friends. Bob Mills, a registered Democrat but also an ardent supporter of former President Donald J. Trump, is now flying a “Biden President 2020” flag on the front[Read More…]
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Biden environmental moves quickly show tension between WV environmental, energy transition advocates and GOP congressional leaders
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — President Joe Biden has wasted no time in changing the nation’s environmental agenda after taking office Wednesday, triggering blowback from the state’s congressional leaders and giving conservationists hope for greater environmental protection in years to come. Biden recommitted the United States to[Read More…]
Governor Justice, state leaders take oath of office at West Virginia State Capitol
Video link, photos from West Virginia Public Television broadcast included West Virginia Press Association Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On a windy Friday afternoon — with participants masked against COVID-19 and the attendance limited by pandemic social gathering limitations — Gov. Jim Justice and other state officials took the oath of office at[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: West Virginia has 113,615 positive cases, 1,856 deaths, 35,991 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 Friday, Jan. 22. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 113,615 Current Active Cases – 25,342 Total[Read More…]
West Virginia Capitol to host second Justice inauguration this afternoon
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Inaugural ceremonies will be held this afternoon at the Capitol in Charleston where the governor and other constitutional officers will take the oath of office. Ceremonies begin at 1 p.m. on the North Side of the Capitol and will include the swearing[Read More…]
In West Virginia and beyond, pet adoptions have soared during pandemic
By Scott Hamilton, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Something good came out of 2020 after all. Sarah Tolley, the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association’s community engagement coordinator, said the shelter experienced a 40% increase in adoptions last year. That was powered by a 60% jolt at the end of June that left[Read More…]
West Virginia to roll out vaccination registration website
By Jessica Farrish, The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice’s Thursday announcement of a new website that will allow West Virginians ages 65 and older to register for Covid vaccines will likely reduce wait times for seniors who are calling to set up their appointments. State residents were reporting[Read More…]
West Virginia officials urge residents to celebrate national ‘Plan for Vacation Day’
The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — It is that time of year — the time to begin planning all of your 2021 vacations, officials said. National Plan for Vacation Day takes place during the last Tuesday in January as a day to encourage Americans to plan their vacation days for the[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: West Virginia has 112,617 positive cases, 1,849 deaths, 32,122 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 Thursday, Jan. 21. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 112,617 Current Active Cases – 25,737 Total[Read More…]
West Virginia counties defying classroom reopening order dwindle; unions suing over mandate
By Ryan Quinn, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Board of Education didn’t take action at its emergency meeting Wednesday against the dwindling number of counties that are still defying its order to reopen classrooms. State schools Superintendent Clayton Burch said only three counties — Gilmer, Marion and[Read More…]
