By Erin Beck, Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Dr. Clay Marsh, West Virginia’s coronavirus czar, said Tuesday that even if the state has reached its highest number of COVID-19 cases confirmed in one day, that doesn’t mean life goes back to normal.  “We thank you,” he said. “We don’t want you to let[Read More…]

Release from WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, more patients are using their computers or smartphones to visit their doctors virtually instead of in person. But not everyone who needs to see a nurse or doctor while maintaining social distance can embrace telemedicine easily. One population may[Read More…]

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 Tuesday, April 14. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 640Total Lab Results reported – 17,038Total Deaths – 9 See the graphics below for more information. The[Read More…]

Release from WVU Today: The novel coronavirus does not discriminate when it comes to disrupting lives, including those of the men and women charged with serving and protecting society. James Nolan, professor of sociology at West Virginia University and former police officer, believes the COVID-19 pandemic will generate change at the local and national[Read More…]

WV Press Update: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 11 a.m. on Monday, April 13. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 626Total Lab Results reported – 16,655Total Deaths – 9 See the graphics below for more information. The[Read More…]

Release from Contractors Association of West Virginia: CHARLESTON, W.Va. —  Members of the Contractors Association of West Virginia (CAWV), along with hundreds of construction firms across the country, stopped work Thursday, April 9, to participate in a nationwide safety stand-down focusing on ways to protect construction workers and the public[Read More…]

By Luke Creasy, HD Media WAYNE, W.Va. — Flowering plants, blooming trees and the smell of a freshly trimmed yard are among the most welcoming signs of spring weather entering the area. But they also signal higher pollen counts. For many Appalachians, specifically in West Virginia, who are already dealing with[Read More…]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Small Business Development Center is hosting COVID-19 Relief for Small Business trainings. The trainings cover the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, Economic Injury Disaster Loan Advance, and the Paycheck Protection Program.  The U.S. Small Business Administration’s West Virginia District Office provides the access to the trainings. Due[Read More…]

WV Press Update: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 1 p.m. on Friday, April 10. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 536Total Lab Results reported – 14,537Total Deaths – 5 See the graphic below. The West Virginia Department[Read More…]

WV Press Update CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 9. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 485Total Lab Results reported – 12,934Total Deaths – 5 See the graphic below. The West Virginia Department[Read More…]