By Lexi Browning WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Throughout the Mountain State, many crafters — both newcomers and experts at sewing — have stepped up to help fill gaps in the state and national supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) by making reusable fabric masks for healthcare personnel and other[Read More…]
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U.S. Senator Manchin issues statement on termination of relationship with the World Health Organization
CHARLESTON, W.Va.– Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on President Trump’s decision to terminate the United States’ relationship with the World Health Organization (WHO) during the global COVID-19 pandemic. “The entire world is battling COVID-19 right now and in West Virginia, we continue to see additional[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 1,951 positive cases, 74 deaths as of 10 a.m. today; Cumulative positive test percentage, 2.09; daily positive test percentage, .95
WV Press Update: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Friday, May 29. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 1,951 Total Lab Results reported – 93,377 Cumulative positive test percentage, 2.09 Daily positive test percentage, .95[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 1,906 positive cases, 74 deaths as of 10 a.m. today; Cumulative positive test percentage, 2.11; daily positive test percentage, 3.40
WV Press Update: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 28. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 1,906 Total Lab Results reported – 90,315 Cumulative positive test percentage, 2.11 Daily positive test percentage, 3.40[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 1,867 positive cases, 74 deaths as of 10 a.m. today; Cumulative positive test percentage, 2.11; daily positive test percentage, 1.73
WV Press Update: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 1,867Total Lab Results reported – 88,461; cumulative positive test percentage, 2.11; daily positive test percentage, 1.73Total Deaths[Read More…]
U.S. Census: Less than half of West Virginians have completed the Census survey
Release from U.S. Census: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Counting everyone in the 2020 Census can help communities in West Virginia receive funding for health care, education, emergency services, and more. Over the next decade, lawmakers, business owners, and many others will use 2020 Census data to make critical decisions for communities nationwide. [Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 1,616 positive cases, 71 deaths as of 10 a.m. today; After 1,648 more tests, cases up 23 since 10 a.m. on Thursday
WV Press Update: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Friday, May 22. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 1,616Total Lab Results reported – 84,829; positive test percentage, 1.91%Total Deaths – 71 The number of new[Read More…]
W.Va. Natural Resources Commission seeks public comments for May 31 virtual meeting
Release from the West Virginia Natural Resources Commission SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Natural Resources Commission is reminding hunters and anglers that the deadline to submit comments on proposed regulations is Friday, May 22 at 5 p.m. The commission will conduct its next quarterly meeting in a virtual format on May 31 at[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: WVU provides COVID-19 ‘media resources’ hub for journalists
Release from WVUToday: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WVU Today has issued the following media advisory: WVU is providing a COVID-19 ‘media resources’ hub for journalists. Journalists can find COVID-19 resources with general information and specific details related to populations such as students, faculty and staff, researchers, healthcare providers or the general public.[Read More…]
Opinion: New laws impact utilities in West Virginia
By Charlotte Lane Chairman, West Virginia Public Service Commission The West Virginia Legislature recently passed several laws that will impact utilities and their customers. These new laws that will become effective in the coming weeks will aid the Public Service Commission in its legislative mandate to appraise and balance the[Read More…]


