By Lexi Browning For The WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.VA. — When the coronavirus pandemic began to spread in West Virginia, Shelly Keeney, market director of The Wild Ramp in Huntington, W.Va., wasn’t sure what to expect. For the first time, the farmer’s market had closed its doors to the public,[Read More…]
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Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 1,491 positive cases, 67 deaths as of 10 a.m. today; After 5,099 more tests, cases up 50 since 10 a.m. on Friday
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 Monday, May 18. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 1,491Total Lab Results reported – 76,035; positive test percentage, 1.96%Total Deaths – 67 The number of new[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor’s press briefing at 12:30 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, Monday, May 18, 2020, at 12:30 p.m. West Virginians can watch the live stream of this[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Farmers markets, local independent grocers working to meet West Virginia’s food demand
By Lexi Browning For The WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.VA. — When the coronavirus pandemic began to spread in West Virginia, Shelly Keeney, market director of The Wild Ramp in Huntington, W.Va., wasn’t sure what to expect. For the first time, the farmer’s market had closed its doors to the public,[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 1,441 positive cases, 62 deaths as of 10 a.m. today; After 2,223 more tests, cases up 14 since 10 a.m. on Thursday
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 Friday, May 15. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 1,441Total Lab Results reported – 70,936; positive test percentage, 2.03%Total Deaths – 62 The number of new[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor’s press briefing at 11:30 a.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, Friday, May 15, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. West Virginians can watch the live stream of this[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Logan High School Senior Spring Sports Night set for Friday
LOGAN, W.Va. — Logan High School has issued the following media and community advisory: With the cancellation of springs sports in West Virginia due toCOVID-19, Logan High School will observe proper social distancingand honor eight Logan High School Spring Sports Seniors with a drive-thru senior night parade at the seniors’ respective[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 1,427 positive cases, 60 deaths as of 10 a.m. today; After 2,033 more tests, cases up 29 since 10 a.m. on Wednesday
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 13. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 1,427Total Lab Results reported – 68,713; positive test percentage, 2.08%Total Deaths – 60 The number of new[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: WV Press cancels 2020 Convention
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association has canceled its 2020 convention, which had been set for Aug. 6-8 in Charleston, W.Va. WVPA Executive Director Don Smith has issued to the following statement to the membership: Hello everyone, It is with much regret that I am notifying you of cancellation[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor’s press briefing at 1 p.m.
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, Thursday, May 14, 2020, at 1 p.m.[Read More…]


