CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 18 West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 2,400 Total Lab Results reported – 142,849 Cumulative positive test percentage – 1.68 Total Deaths – 88 After 4,593 more[Read More…]
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WV Press Statewide Classified Ads for June 21-27
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association is posting its statewide classified ads for its network. We hope this makes downloading easier of your newspaper. They are in JPEG, word and PDF format. Contact [email protected] with questions or issues. SWC for the week of June 21-27 Click here for PDF[Read More…]
Alzheimer’s Association preparing for ‘Longest Day’ fundraising; WV Chapter hosting a virtual 5k on Saturday
Release from the Alzheimer’s Association, West Virginia chapter: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s Disease and the number could nearly triple by 2050. In West Virginia alone, over 39,000 people have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and over 105,000 friends and family membersprovide care for them[Read More…]
Natural gas industry in West Virginia, state association working through challenges of Coronavirus
Industry officials say U.S. Supreme Court decision means pipeline work will resume but worker safety is still a priority By Lexi Browning West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Facing the coronavirus pandemic and a historic drop in oil prices in April, workers in the oil and natural gas industry have[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 2,358 positive cases, 88 deaths as of 10 a.m. today; Cumulative positive test percentage, 1.71
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17 West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 2,358 Total Lab Results reported – 138,256 Cumulative positive test percentage – 17.1 Total Deaths – 88 After 5,114 more[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor’s press briefing at 1 p.m.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The office of the Governor has issued the following media advisory: 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, Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at 1 p.m. West Virginians can watch the live stream of this[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Capito joins Scott, McConnell to introduce JUSTICE Act
Justice Act addresses police reform, accountability, transparency From the office of U.S. Senator Capito: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today with Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), and Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), and Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) announced[Read More…]
Online West Virginia Day program to spotlight state’s contribution to Suffrage
From WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University News and Information has issued the following media advisory: WHAT: 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, hosted online by West Virginia University Libraries and the West Virginia and Regional History Center. WHO: Keynote Speaker Anne W. Effland, with her presentation titled “Country Roads and Small Towns: Tracking West[Read More…]
West Virginia Health Care Association issues statement regarding start of long-term care visitation
Release from the West Virginia Health Care Association: CHARLESTON — Today, June 17, marks the start of the phased reopening of visitation to nursing homes and assisted living communities. According to the limited visitation plan released by Governor Justice, visits must be scheduled in advance and residents can receive no[Read More…]
SBA, Treasury announce new PPP EZ forgiveness application
Revised Full Forgiveness Applications Also Available Release from the U.S. Small Business Administration: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, posted a revised, user-friendly Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness application implementing the PPP Flexibility Act of 2020. In addition to[Read More…]
