CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Longtime West Virginia Press Association supporter George Wallace, 85, died Tuesday in McCandless, Pa. Wallace was the former owner and publisher of the The Brooke County Review in Wellsburg. He was past-president and board member of the WVPA, winner of the Adam R. Kelley Award, and an honorary[Read More…]
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Coronavirus Update: Census data collection continues
From the office of the W.Va. Secretary of State: Charleston, W. Va. – Are you looking for something positive to do while the state is under a “Stay at Home” order during the Coronavirus pandemic? West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner suggests citizens use this time to fulfill their civic duty[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. DMV reminds customers of transaction extensions
90-day extension on many transactions; online and mail-in services still available CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A 90-day extension on many driver and vehicle transactions has been granted through the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles due to the closure of all Regional Offices, in keeping with the most recent guidelines and best[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Gov. Justice to hold virtual press briefing on COVID-19 today 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, March 26, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. Time change due to White House call with Governors at[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. ‘Day of Prayer’ service at noon today
Learn how to see the service from home CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice and religious leaders from across West Virginia will conduct a live, statewide Day of Prayer service at noon today, March 25, 2020, to provide West Virginians an opportunity to come together in prayer during the ongoing “Stay At Home” order, put[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Gov. Justice’s virtual press briefing today at 3 p.m.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The office of the Governor of West Virginia has issued the following media advisory: WHO: Gov. Jim Justice, other state officials. WHAT: Update for media on COVID-19 preparedness and response plans. WHEN: 3 p.m. Today – Wednesday, March 25, 2020. West Virginians can watch the live stream of this briefing at[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: What family caregivers need to know about Coronavirus and Alzheimer’s
Release from the Alzheimer’s Association: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Providing care for a loved one with dementia can leave people feeling isolated in the best of times. The new “Stay at Home” order issued by the governor may have increased this feeling of isolation. The Alzheimer’s Association wants everyone to know,[Read More…]
WV Navigator can help W.Va. residents who lose insurance due to impact of COVID-19
Navigators can provide telephone assistance to enroll in private health insurance or Medicaid Release from WV Navigator: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia residents who lose insurance due to the COVID-19 crisis are eligible for free assistance from a local non-profit agency, WV Navigator. The agency receives federal funding to assist consumers[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Health Care Association statement shared with all media outlets
WV Press has emailed this release from the West Virginia Health Care Association to all media outlets: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Health Care Association’s CEO, Marty Wright, issued the following statement: “We were saddened to learn that multiple residents and staff in a West Virginia nursing home have[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Gov. Justice sets press briefing for 3 p.m today
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The office of the Governor has issued the following media advisory: VIRTUAL PRESS BRIEFING INFO FOR MEDIA ONLY: Gov. Justice will provide an update for media on COVID-19 preparedness and response plans today at 3 p.m. In accordance with the most recent guidelines and best practices recommended by[Read More…]
