By Steven Allen Adams, The Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Attorneys for Gov. Jim Justice gave multiple reasons for a federal judge to grant their motion to dismiss a case challenging the governor’s indoor face mask mandate and COVID-19 regulations for businesses. Ben Bailey of Bailey and Glasser filed a reply[Read More…]
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West Virginia Secretary of State recognizes businesses that have operated for 100 years
WV News CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner has announced the 2020 members of the West Virginia Centurion Chamber of Commerce, recognizing active business entities that have been in continuous operation for 100 years or more. Warner announced the West Virginia Centurion Chamber of[Read More…]
WVDOH keeps snow plows running
The Inter-Mountain CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As many West Virginians were caught in the path of Winter Storm Gail last week, the West Virginia Division of Highways snowplow drivers were working around an extra set of difficulties. With community spread of COVID-19 across the state, transportation workers are among the quarantined.[Read More…]
The Health Plan of West Virginia will cover COVID-19 vaccine costs
WHEELING, W.Va. —– As the COVID-19 vaccine becomes available in West Virginia, Ohio and across the nation, The Health Plan (THP) has announced that it will cover the administration cost of COVID-19 vaccines that receive emergency use authorization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at no cost to[Read More…]
West Virginia Hive offering Co.Starters Core Business Training Courses
Release from the WV Hive: BECKLEY, W.Va. — Residents located in the West Virginia Hive service area who are interested in launching a new business idea or refining their current operations have the opportunity to register at a substantial discount for 10 three-hour online sessions, as part of the nationally acclaimed[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: West Virginia with 82,773 positive cases, 1,284 deaths, 34,474 vaccines administered as of 10 a.m. today
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, Dec. 29. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 82,773 Current Active Cases – 24,264 Vaccines[Read More…]
Goodbye, Gramma: West Virginia loses more than a century of character
Elder sister of ‘Gramma & Ginga’ fame dies at 106 By Jim Bissett, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The interview with The Dominion Post was going just great, it really was. Until Ginga squeaked her chair across Gramma’s floor. The following is an abbreviated exchange of what happened next, with a then 103-year-old[Read More…]
West Virginia seeking guidance on extension, expansion of unemployment benefits
By FRED PACE The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Extended and additional unemployment benefits are part of a $900 billion COVID-19 relief package signed by President Donald Trump on Sunday, but West Virginia officials are asking those who may qualify not to file any new claims until they can get more[Read More…]
West Virginia man honored for lifetime of conservation efforts with Carroll Greene Award
By Breanna Francis, The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Recognized for his lifetime of conservation efforts in the Eastern Panhandle, Morgan County Conservationist James Michael received the Carroll Greene Award for doing “outstanding job promoting wise conservation practices” in his district. Presented by the West Virginia Association of Conservation Districts, Michael[Read More…]
The Health Plan of West Virginia donates to food banks in the “Spirit of Giving”
WHEELING, W.Va. —– The impact of COVID-19 continues to negatively affect the economy and the thousands of families struggling with lost wages and loss of employment throughout West Virginia. The Health Plan (THP) recognizes the need within the communities it serves and has once again taken action to help the[Read More…]
