Donations will benefit all West Virginia and provided by Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America, Rx-Abuse Leadership Initiatives Release from Jackson County Anti-Drug Coalition: RIPLEY, W.Va. – The Jackson County Anti-Drug Coalition (JCADC), a county-wide effort to reduce experimenting, drug use, and underage drinking among youth in communities throughout Jackson County and[Read More…]
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Opinion: West Virginia can’t fight the COVID-19 nursing home crisis alone
By Jane Marks COVID-19 is spreading like wildfire through the nation’s nursing homes. Already, more than 56,000 residents and staff of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities —have died from COVID-19. Based on the last data available from the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, nearly half[Read More…]
Opinion: COVID-19 Pandemic — A rallying cry for rural broadband expansion
By Scott Rotruck Despite its tragedies, the COVID Pandemic has been an unexpected catalyst for change. Businesses, schools, healthcare providers, and others have had to adapt at breakneck speed, moving much of what we do online. Now policymakers have to step up and make sure everyone, particularly rural residents, are[Read More…]
WVU extends fall payment deadline, provides more details on ‘phased’ Return to Campus plans
Release from WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University has extended the payment deadline for certain fall charges so students have more time to plan after announcing a phased Return to Campus in Morgantown. The payment deadline for fall charges on July eBills is now September 1 instead of August 1. The[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 6,119 positive cases, 108 deaths as of 10 a.m. today
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Monday, July 27. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 6,119 Total Lab Results reported – 268,039 Cumulative positive test percentage – 2..28 Total Deaths – 108 After 4,370 more[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 5,999 positive cases, 106 deaths as of 10 a.m. today
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Monday, July 27. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 5,999 Total Lab Results reported – 263,669 Cumulative positive test percentage – 2..28 Total Deaths – 106 After 16,171 more[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor’s press briefing at 12:30 p.m.
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor’s press briefing at 12:30 p.m. CHARLESTON, W.Va.— The office of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has announced a press briefing for today at 12:30 p.m. WHO: Gov. Jim Justice, other state officials. WHAT: Gov. Justice will provide an update for media on COVID-19 preparedness and response plans. WHEN: Today, Monday,[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor’s press briefing at 12:30 p.m.
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— The office of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has announced a press briefing for today at 12:30 p.m. WHO: Gov. Jim Justice, other state officials. WHAT: Gov. Justice will provide an update for media on COVID-19 preparedness and response plans. WHEN: Today, Friday, July 24. West Virginians can watch the live stream[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 5,653 positive cases, 103 deaths as of 10 a.m. today
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Friday, July 24. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 5,5653 Total Lab Results reported – 247,498 Cumulative positive test percentage – 2.25 Total Deaths – 103 After 4,067 more[Read More…]
Tom Cover appointed Director of West Virginia Division of Forestry
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Tom Cover has been appointed the new director of the West Virginia Division of Forestry. West Virginia Department of Commerce Secretary Ed Gaunch, after consultation with Gov. Jim Justice, announced the appointed this week. Cover is a graduate of Potomac State College and West Virginia University. He has[Read More…]
