WV Press Update: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 28. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 1,906 Total Lab Results reported – 90,315 Cumulative positive test percentage, 2.11 Daily positive test percentage, 3.40[Read More…]
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Opinion: Now more than ever, every vote counts in the primary election
By Jane Marks AARP WV State President The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyday life for all of us, but there is one staple of American life that won’t be affected in this most unusual time in our lives. It is one of the most important rights that we as[Read More…]
Dry Fork man charged with tampering with West Virginia absentee ballot applications
By Steven Allen Adams For The Inter-Mountain CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A plot to change the primary party ballot preferences of people filing requests for absentee ballots was uncovered by state and federal investigators with a mail carrier facing charges. According to Bill Powell, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of[Read More…]
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Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor’s press briefing at noon
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, Thursday, May 28, 2020, at 12 p.m. West Virginians can watch the live stream of this[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 1,867 positive cases, 74 deaths as of 10 a.m. today; Cumulative positive test percentage, 2.11; daily positive test percentage, 1.73
WV Press Update: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 1,867Total Lab Results reported – 88,461; cumulative positive test percentage, 2.11; daily positive test percentage, 1.73Total Deaths[Read More…]
U.S. Census: Less than half of West Virginians have completed the Census survey
Release from U.S. Census: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Counting everyone in the 2020 Census can help communities in West Virginia receive funding for health care, education, emergency services, and more. Over the next decade, lawmakers, business owners, and many others will use 2020 Census data to make critical decisions for communities nationwide. [Read More…]
WVU, through partnerships, producing thousands of swabs for COVID-19 testing
Release from WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W. Va.—With significantly increased testing a key component in the battle against COVID-19, the Innovation Hub at West Virginia University is working with WVU Medicine to churn out up to 10,000 swabs weekly to meet demands for tests. The swabs have been in production at WVU in recent weeks following a[Read More…]
SMART529 to announce “When I Grow Up” regional contest winners live on Facebook
Annual contest sees record-breaking participation numbers CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office has issued the following media advisory: During a Facebook Live event at 10 a.m. Friday, May 29 on the WV Treasury Facebook page, West Virginia State Treasurer John Perdue will announce the 15 regional winners and statewide teacher winner of the 2020 SMART529[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 1,797 positive cases, 73 deaths as of 10 a.m. today; Cumulative positive test percentage, 2.05; daily positive test percentage, 2.29
WV Press Update: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 23. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 1,797Total Lab Results reported – 87,483; cumulative positive test percentage, 2.05; daily positive test percentage, 2.29Total Deaths[Read More…]
