By Rick Steelhammer, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The fact that no West Virginians were among the nearly 3,500 people confirmed to have coronavirus in the U.S. as of Monday afternoon does not mean state residents can let down their guard in taking measures to prevent the spread of the virus,[Read More…]
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Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Secretary of State Warner looking at options for safe, fair election
By Caity Coyne and Lacie Pierson, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Public health concerns paired with ensuring a fair and clean election are pushing West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner and 55 county clerks to consider measures that election laws don’t consider in great detail. Three days before Gov. Jim[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Delegate Kump cancels Town Hall meeting
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — W.Va. Delegate Larry Kump, R-Berkeley, has issued the following media advisory: Due to President Trump’s recent coronavirus directive, instructing that all meetings of 10 or more people be cancelled, my post legislative town hall meeting, from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2020, has been[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Tourism’s media event today at Timberline is canceled
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The WV Tourism Office has canceled today’s media event on Timberline Mountain Infrastructure plans. The event was set for 1 p.m today at Timberline. It could rescheduled at a later date. The owners of Perfect North Slopes in Indiana purchased Timberline late 2019 and have been making plans to[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Compassion meditation may ease anxieties related to coronavirus
From WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Practicing social distancing is one way to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, but practicing emotional closeness may help alleviate the anxiety that the coronavirus can provoke. Julie Brefczynski-Lewis, a research assistant professor in the West Virginia University Department of Neuroscience—part of the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute—said that[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Free webinar assists non-profits on ‘What you need to know about postponing and cancelling events’ during Coronavirus crisis
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — CharityHowTo has scheduled a free webinar: Coronavirus and What You Need to Know About Postponing and Cancelling Events To register, visit https://www.charityhowto.com/nonprofit-webinar/covid-19-and-what-you-need-to-know-about-postponing-and-cancelling-events?list=Free+Courses&inf_contact_key=aaecb4d062c62a35c8ca8dab2e6bd9c2b7af0999dac2af6212784c39e05d2aef Organizers say: Any organization who has a fundraising event on the calendar needs to make a responsible decision about hosting a nonprofit fundraising event in the[Read More…]
Campaign Update: U.S. Sen. Manchin endorses Salango for Governor
Release from the Salango for Governor Campaign: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin threw his support behind Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango in the 2020 gubernatorial election. Manchin praised Salango’s record of getting things done as county commissioner and his ability to defeat Jim Justice. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin[Read More…]
Campaign Update: West Virginia AFL-CIO endorse Salango for Governor
From the Salango for Governor Campaign: CHARLESTON W.Va. – The West Virginia AFL-CIO has voted unanimously to endorse Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango in his campaign for governor. “West Virginia’s next governor must have a true commitment and dedication to protecting West Virginia’s working families, and that’s why we are proud[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. grocery, retail industries say no need for state residents to hoard food, supplies
Release from the West Virginia grocery industry: CHARLESTON, W.Va. (March 16, 2020) — West Virginia grocery industry leaders say the state, regional and national food supply chain is holding up well despite strain amid worries over the coronavirus outbreak and encouraged residents to buy what they need while not going overboard.[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Message from Canaan Valley Resort and Conference Center
By Tom BieglerPresident & CEO, Regency Hotel Management For more than 50 years, Regency Hotel Management has practiced with passion for our core value, and that is to take care of our guests and associates. This lasting value guides us as we face the difficult challenge of responding to the coronavirus (COVID-19),[Read More…]
