CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) has issued the following information on the state’s vaccination program. COVID-19 VACCINATION BASICS What role does COVID-19 vaccination play in helping to curb the pandemic?COVID-19 vaccination will help protect ourselves and others from the disease and save lives. Vaccines both[Read More…]
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Report: Renewable energy is key to West Virginia’s economic future
Release from West Virginia University: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Investing in renewable energy is a viable solution to diversifying and strengthening West Virginia’s economy. And according to a new report issued by the Center for Energy and Sustainable Development at the West Virginia University College of Law, the switch to renewable energy would be cost-effective and[Read More…]
West Virginia spends big with company while discontinuing its at-home COVID-19 testing program
By Steven Allen Adams, The Weirton Daily Times CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An at-home testing program for COVID-19 that lasted only 10 days before being shuttered by the state was just a small part of a larger purchase according to invoices. West Virginia ended a partnership with New York-based Vault Health[Read More…]
West Virginia Retirement Plus tops $300 million
Release from the State Treasurer’s Office: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Retirement Plus, the state’s officially sanctioned supplemental retirement program for public employees, has surpassed $300 million in total assets, a continuation of long-term growth that began 14 years ago. The program checked in at $306 million in assets Dec. 9,[Read More…]
WVDNR to stock 30,000 additional trout for holidays
Release from the office of the Governor:CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that, at his request, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources will stock 30,000 trout over the next week in streams around the state so anglers and their families can enjoy fishing opportunities during the holiday season. “As[Read More…]
West Virginia students invited to participate in 2021 “Almost Heaven” Governor’s Art Exhibition
Deadline for submissions is Jan. 15 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice, along with the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH), are inviting all West Virginia students in grades K-12 to participate in the 2021 “Almost Heaven” Governor’s Art Exhibition. Designed to showcase student[Read More…]
Heavy snow projected for West Virginia
By Edgar Kelley, The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — Randolph and surrounding counties are bracing for a second winter storm this week, as another surge is expected to make its way through most of the region today. Close to 45 million residents in the eastern United States are under winter storm[Read More…]
WV Hive recognizes Analabs, Inc. of Beckley as 2020 Small Business of the Year
Release from WV Hive: BECKLEY, W.Va. — Judy Moore, director of the West Virginia Hive Network in Beckley, cited Kelli Harrison of Analabs, Inc. as its 2020 Small Business of the Year awardee. Moore said companies, partners, and higher education institutions are recognized by the leadership of the West Virginia Hive[Read More…]
West Virginia House of Delegates Speaker Roger Hanshaw announced key members of leadership team for 85th Legislature
Release from the West Virginia House of Delegates: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, today announced key members of his leadership team for the upcoming 85th Legislature. “We’ve had a great team that’s worked collaboratively during the past few years to advance bold ideas to improve our state,” Speaker[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: West Virginia with 65,708 positive cases, 1,012 deaths as of 10 a.m. today
Thresholds surpassed: more than 65,000 cases, 1,000 dead, 21,000 active cases, 1,300 new cases in 24 hours, 4.00 cumulative percent positivity; 9.0 daily percent positivity 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[Read More…]
