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 13. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 1,398Total Lab Results reported – 66,680; positive test percentage, 2.10%Total Deaths – 58 The number of new[Read More…]
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May 10-16 proclaimed as National Skilled Nursing Care Week in West Virginia
Release from the West Virginia Health Care Association: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Health Care Association, which represents West Virginia nursing homes, has expressed its appreciate to Governor Jim Justice for proclaiming May 10-16 as National Skilled Nursing Week in West Virginia. Established in 1967, National Skilled Nursing Care[Read More…]
Va. Newspaper executive named director of industry’s national ‘Relevance Project’
Release from the Newspaper Association Managers: RICHMOND, Va. — A veteran industry executive has been named project director of a renewed effort to champion the importance of community newspapers across North America and to celebrate the vital contributions of press associations they represent. Tom Silvestri, most recently president and publisher[Read More…]
Opinion: W.Va. Legislature’s Public Health Caucus co-chairs concerned COVID-19 still ‘deadly threat’ to West Virginia
By W.Va. Sen. John Unger and W.Va. Sen. Ron Stollings, co-chairs West Virginia’s plan to reopen its economy is like a car driving down a darken road. The state is moving so fast that it has overrun its headlights. As co-chairs of the West Virginia Public Health Caucus, we are[Read More…]
Alpha Technologies, WV Small Business Development Center to host ‘Remote Work IT Challenges’ on May 20
HURRICANE, W.Va. – Alpha Technologies, a Hurricane, W.Va., based information technology (IT) firm, in partnership with the West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC), will host a free webinar on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 from 2-3 p.m. to discuss the primary IT challenges small businesses are facing in moving their employees[Read More…]
Alzheimer’s Association offering ‘Virtual’ education series and support groups
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association would like to announce its May Education Series of workshops. All sessions are free and may be accessed virtually, or attendees can call in to participate. This series is designed to allow you to gain information from the comfort of[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 1,371 positive cases, 57 deaths as of 10 a.m. today; After 1,600 more tests, cases up 5 since 10 a.m. on Monday
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 12. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 1,371Total Lab Results reported – 65,069; positive test percentage, 2.11%Total Deaths – 57 The number of new[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, Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at 1 p.m. West Virginians can watch the live stream of this[Read More…]
May 19 is last day to register to vote in West Virginia for June 9 Primary; Early in-person voting begins May 27
CHARLESTON, W. Va. – The Governor’s decision to move the West Virginia Primary Election to June 9 also allowed citizens additional time to register to vote or to update their current voter registration. According to Secretary of State Mac Warner, eligible residents have until Tuesday, May 19, to register to vote. He[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Hardy County, W.Va., Health Department offering its county residents free screening today
From the Moorefield Examiner: MOOREFIELD, W.Va. — The Hardy County Health Department has announced the availability of free COVID-19 screening and testing today, May 12, 2020 for Hardy County residents only. The Health Department will be conducting a free drive-through test for COVID-19 from 10am until 2pm at the West Virginia[Read More…]