CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With West Virginia trying to “reopen” its economy from the impact of the coronavirus, State Delegate Randy Swartzmiller, 1st District – Hancock, has issued an open letter to Governor Jim Justice: Dear Governor Justice, I write today out of concern for West Virginia’s working families and to share[Read More…]

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 4. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 1,206Total Lab Results reported – 53,239; positive test percentage, 2.27%Total Deaths – 50 The number of new[Read More…]

State guidelines are available By Taylor Stuck, H-D Media HUNTINGTON, W.Va.  — Some West Virginia businesses will open today, and it will be up to the public to ensure they take the proper precautions. Opening this week are outdoor dining at restaurants, hair salons and barber shops, pet groomers and[Read More…]

Media advisory from WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — In recent weeks, the United States has seen closures among a number of its poultry processing facilities due to the coronavirus pandemic, leaving producers without a market for their products and raising consumer concerns over an impending shortage. West Virginia University Extension Service experts are[Read More…]

Severance tax disbursements just one area that will be affected Release from the W.Va. State Treasurer: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia State Treasurer John Perdue is urging all state residents to respond to the United States 2020 Census either online or by mail, as the Census response will help determine how[Read More…]

Release from Philanthropy West Virginia: CHARLESTON, W.Va —  Philanthropy West Virginia has announced its members — on Tuesday, May 5 — are stepping up to meet the urgent needs of nonprofits throughout the state for the short-term and long-term during the COVID-19 pandemic with Take 5 to Give 5 matching fund campaign.[Read More…]

Media deadline is 10:30 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, Monday, May 4, 2020, at 12;30 p.m. West Virginians can watch[Read More…]

Dear West Virginia University Community, As we near the end of another week of social distancing measures to keep our community safe, perhaps the novelty of the crisis in which we find ourselves has become a bit frayed. However, we must stay the course and take pride in knowing that[Read More…]