By Charles Young, WV News CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — The first doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine arrived in West Virginia on Monday morning, according to Gov. Jim Justice and members of his coronavirus task force. Initial shipments were sent to facilities in Monongalia and Kanawha counties and will be[Read More…]
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Plan to entice population growth in Huntington, West Virginia, moving forward
By Josephine E. Moore, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — As vaccines for coronavirus make their way to cities throughout the United States, officials with the city of Huntington are looking for ways to ensure that the city will end up better off than when COVID-19 started. One of the ways[Read More…]
West Virginia fire department officials want to ensure a fire-free decorating season
By Eddie Trizzino, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The Fairmont Fire Department responds to at least one fire caused by a Christmas tree or Christmas decorations almost every year. Fire Capt. Dave Perkins said he is constantly on a mission to teach residents about fire prevention techniques they can adopt[Read More…]
West Virginia electors cast all five votes for Trump-Pence ticket
By Lacie Pierson, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The 2020 general election ended in West Virginia Monday afternoon when the state’s five electors cast their votes for President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence. West Virginia’s electors, including Gov. Jim Justice, cast their votes during a brief ceremony in[Read More…]
WV Hive recognizes Appalachian Furnishings of Rock View as Social Enterprise of 2020 Award Winner
Release from West Virginia Hive Network: BECKLEY, W.Va. — Judy Moore, director of the West Virginia Hive Network in Beckley, cited Chris Adams of Appalachian Furnishings as its 2020 Social Enterprise of the Year awardee. Moore said companies, partners and higher education institutions are recognized by the leadership of the West[Read More…]
Opinion: Health leaders in West Virginia issue letter in support of COVID-19 vaccination
In Open Letter to Mountaineers WV Health Leaders State Support for COVID-19 Vaccination CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Top health experts in West Virginia examined COVID-19 vaccine evidence and are reaching out in an open letter to West Virginians to share their perspectives and implore action. Health care providers and public health[Read More…]
Opinion: Utility budget billing makes life easier for many West Virginians
By Charlotte Lane, chairman West Virginia Public Service Commission Few things are more unsettling than opening a utility bill and discovering that it is much higher than you anticipated. Unfortunately, such surprises often occur right after heating season begins. There is a cold snap, so you turn the thermostat up. [Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: West Virginia with 64,394 positive cases, 978 deaths 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 Monday, Dec. 14. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 64,394 Current Active Cases – 21,076 Total[Read More…]
Official vote of West Virginia’s 2020 Presidential Electors is today at 2 p.m.
West Virginians can watch a live stream of the ceremony From the Office of the West Virginia Secretary of State: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Secretary of State Mac Warner and Governor Jim Justice will host the official meeting of West Virginia’s Presidential Electors today at 2 p.m. to formally vote for the[Read More…]
West Virginia Delegate Gary Howell to serve as Speaker Pro Tempore for the House of Delegates
From the office of the Speaker of the West Virginia House of Delegates: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, today announced he was promoting current Committee on Government Organization Chairman Gary Howell, R-Mineral, to be Speaker Pro Tempore for the House of Delegates for the upcoming 85th Legislature. “Since he[Read More…]
