By Steven Allen Adams, The Intelligencer CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice said Monday that the state received the first half of $1.36 billion from President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan while announcing the state will have more details later in the week on the phase-out of unemployment benefits through[Read More…]
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Census data may be too late for West Virginia
By Charles Boothe, Bluefield Daily Telegraph CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner is concerned the official results of the U.S. 2020 Census tally, which have been delayed, may not arrive in time for the state to be prepared for the 2022 elections. The state has already[Read More…]
Breaking down the mask mandate back-and-forth
By Olivia Murray, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.VA — The past two weeks have been a whirlwind of sometimes-conflicting information regarding mask-wearing policies from federal and state officials, requiring local institutions and agencies to review their policies and plans. On May 7, Gov. Jim Justice stated during a press briefing that[Read More…]
West Virginia environmental groups sue Biden administration over state reclamation bonding concerns
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Two West Virginia-based environmental groups joined the Sierra Club in a federal lawsuit filed against the Biden administration Monday over concerns that West Virginia’s mine reclamation program is dangerously underfunded. The lawsuit from the Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition, the West Virginia Highlands[Read More…]
State Auditor McCuskey, U.S. Senator Manchin talk COVID relief with West Virginia officials
By Brett Dunlap, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — State officials want to help local communities know how they can legally spend federal aid money to help repair and rebuild from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials from around the state gathered Monday at West Virginia University[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: West Virginia totals at 158,643 positive cases, 2,762 deaths, 702,043 people 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 Monday, May 17. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 158,643 Current Active Cases – 6,296 Total Lab Results reported – 2,842,127 Cumulative positive test percentage –[Read More…]
Appalachian Power Park announces Wiz Khalifa Concert July 9
Release from WV Power Baseball: CHARLESTON, W.Va. (May 17, 2021) – Multi-platinum selling, Grammy and Golden Globe nominated recording artist Wiz Khalifa will burst into Appalachian Power Park for a one-night event on Friday, July 9. Bone Thugs N Harmony and Chevy Woods will also be performing for this summer[Read More…]
New River Gorge Regional Development Authority hires two new staff to boost community, economic development
Release from NRGRDA: BECKLEY, W.Va. – Two new staff have joined the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) to help boost expanded opportunities for regional community and economic development initiatives. Jenna Grayson has been named as Manager of Strategic Partnerships, and Hannah Schoolcraft, will be the new Marketing Coordinator.[Read More…]
West Virginia Governor Justice announces end date for federally funded Covid unemployment benefits and lifts mask mandate for fully vaccinated residents
By Charles Boothe Bluefield Daily Telegraph and J. Damon Cain The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It did not take Gov. Jim Justice long to adapt to new pandemic realities – on dropping his own mask mandate and ending unemployment benefits in a move to encourage people to go back to[Read More…]
West Virginia Department of Education prioritizes social-emotional wellness in recovery, summer programs
By Kailee Kroll, WV News CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Summer programs to target learning loss are in the final preparation and registration phases as county school systems begin addressing the effects of the pandemic on education. As a result of the pandemic, student learning loss and social-emotional well-being have been adversely[Read More…]
