By CHARLES BOOTHE, Bluefield Daily Telegraph GREEN VALLEY — Fallout from the posting of a sign last week on the doors of the Mercer County Health Department stating the facility was closed continues as the department’s administrator has been given extra directives to follow related to policy. Members of the[Read More…]
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Coronavirus Update: W.Va. 74th annual Victory Awards Dinner canceled
Release from the West Virginia Sports Writers Association: WHEELING, W.Va. — The West Virginia Sports Writers Association has announced that the 74th annual Victory Awards Dinner has been called off. The nation’s oldest statewide sports fete was scheduled for May 3 at the Embassy Suites in Charleston. “Because of the coronavirus[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Gov. Justice press briefing today 2 p.m.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The office of Gov. Jim Justice has issued the following media advisory: Gov. Jim Justice will hold a virtual press briefing on COVID-19 response today at 2 p.m.: WHO: Gov. Jim Justice, other state officials. WHAT: Gov. Justice will provide an update for media on COVID-19 preparedness and response plans.[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Ogden Newspapers establishes $1 million fund to help local businesses recover
WHEELING, W.Va. — “A community newspaper is only as strong as the community it serves.” That message — from Robert Nutting, CEO of Ogden Newspapers — came as Ogden Newspapers announced it has established a $1 million fund to help local businesses get back to full strength by subsidizing local marketing efforts[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: U.S. Postal Service takes precautions while still delivering mail
SCOTT McCLOSKEY, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — The U.S. Postal Service is taking precautions while working to process and deliver mail for its customers during the coronavirus outbreak, according to federal and local officials. Wheeling Postmaster Ron Burns said they are taking every precaution they can in the mail service[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Another effect of the pandemic – more people buying guns, ammo
By Jackie Whetzel, For The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. Toilet paper isn’t the only thing people are running out to purchase as West Virginians brace for COVID-19 to spread locally. Southern West Virginia’s gun and ammunition dealers say they’ve also seen a surge in purchases in the past few weeks. “In[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Governor Justice issues statement on death of first West Virginian
Release from the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice issued the following statement today after learning of the first West Virginian to pass away from COVID-19. “I ask all West Virginians to join Cathy and I in praying for the family, friends, and[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: U.S. Senator Manchin statement on first death of a West Virginian
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Sunday released the following statement after West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) confirmed the first coronavirus related death in West Virginia. “Today is a sad day for every West Virginian as we lost one of our own to the[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: WVDA aiding impacted farm operations
Release from the West Virginia Department of Agriculture: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is working with local producers and farmers impacted by COVID-19 mitigation efforts by facilitating communication between producers and potential buyers. Business development and marketing staff have received calls from multiple producers are who[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Online Learning Instructional Design Center helping Marshall professors
By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Just as the weather turns the perfect temperature to bring students out of the library and onto the fountain plaza or blankets on Buskirk Field in small groups hunkering down for the final push of the year, students are instead figuring out[Read More…]
