By Olivia Murray, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Area faith leaders met on Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church to express their support of the Equality Act and urge state representatives to advocate for the protection of LGBTQ+ individuals from discrimination. The Equality Act is a piece of federal legislation that[Read More…]
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Early intervention, programs needed for children and families to overcome effects of opioid crisis
By Courtney Hessler, The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Early intervention and long-term programs are needed for families affected by opioid use disorder to be successful, a witness said Wednesday at a trial in which Huntington and Cabell County are seeking money from drug distributors accused of fueling the opioid crisis.[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: West Virginia with 90 new cases, 5 deaths since last update; 43.8% of total population fully vaccinated
WV Press Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 16. West Virginia Statistics New cases since last update – 90 Deaths since last update – 5 Total Positive Cases – 163,311 Current Active Cases[Read More…]
Court cases challenging West Virginia lawmaker actions and legislation moves forward
By Steven Allen Adams, The Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Actions by the West Virginia Legislature during the 2021 regular session are facing legal challenges with one law already on hold pending the outcome. Kanawha County Circuit Court Judge Tera Salango granted a temporary restraining order Tuesday on behalf of multiple[Read More…]
Register now to be eligible for first West Virginia vaccine lottery drawing
By Charles Boothe, Bluefield Daily Telegraph CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Any West Virginia resident who wants to have a chance to win prizes in the first drawing of the vaccination lottery must be registered by midnight tonight. Gov. Jim Justice said during his pandemic briefing Tuesday that residents who have had[Read More…]
State prepares for West Virginia Day celebrations
The Inter-Mountain CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Tourism continues the celebration for the state’s birthday on June 20, 2021. This year offers something extra to celebrate, as the state marks the 50th anniversary of John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads.” “There’s never been a better time to[Read More…]
West Virginians hit the streets, making a moral plea to U.S. Senator Manchin
By Joe Severino, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than 300 people gathered Monday in downtown Charleston to call on Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., to support a landmark elections overhaul and voting rights bill and to reverse his position on several policies to help people in poverty. Local and national[Read More…]
West Virginia’s additional unemployment benefits to end Saturday
By Charles Young, WV News CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Effective at 12 a.m. Saturday, West Virginia will stop participating in all federally funded unemployment compensation programs related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Federal pandemic unemployment programs set to end on June 19 include the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program, which has provided[Read More…]
West Virginia Governor Justice, Viatris, give updates on finding Mylan plant buyer, severance talks
By David Beard, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The late Milan Puskar used to live on the top floor of what is now the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place. On Tuesday, people who work at the pharmaceutical plant he built across town were coming and going from the Marriott’s ground[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: West Virginia with 77 new cases, 3 deaths since last update; 43.8% of total population fully vaccinated
WV Press Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 15. West Virginia Statistics New cases since last update – 77 Deaths since last update – 3 Total Positive Cases – 163,221 Current Active Cases[Read More…]
