Release from Feed the Fight CWV: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Charleston Restaurant Week organizers Buzz Food Service and volunteers are launching Feed the Fight CWV. Feed the Fight CWV bridges local restaurants and healthcare workers to support two industries. As part of the national Feed the Fight campaign which began in Washington[Read More…]
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Coronavirus Update: 14 WVU students testing positive for COVID-19
Release from WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Health Department and West Virginia University were notified Wednesday that more than a dozen WVU students have tested positive for novel coronavirus COVID-19. Although investigations and contact tracing are ongoing, it is believed 14 students returned to private, off-campus residences upon returning to Morgantown.[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Alzheimer’s Association offers advice on staying connected with loved one
West Virginia Chapter’s Facebook Live Q&A with event set for Friday, from 2:30 – 3 p.m. Release from Alzheimer’s Association: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Alzheimer’s Association West Virginia Chapter offers three pieces of advice to help you stay in touch with a friend or family member in an care home during[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Association of Counties shared contact information for officials in all 55 counties
Release from the W.Va. Association of Counties: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s fifty-five county governments continue to offer their services during this ongoing pandemic as it affects the state. “In doing our part in promoting safe and healthy communities, most if not all courthouses have now closed their doors to the[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: AARP Tele-Town Hall with U.S. Sen. Manchin at 1 p.m. today
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — AARP West Virginia will host a a Tele-Town Hall with U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., to discuss the #CARES Act Stimulus package and a host of #COVID19 topics at 1 p.m., today, Tuesday., April 7. Register online today at https://vekeo.com/aarpwestvirginia/ to be added to the call list. You[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Morgantown, W.Va., Chinese community donates $10K for protective equipment
Release from WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — As health care providers nationwide struggle to secure ample personal protective equipment to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, Morgantown’s Chinese community donated $10,000 to help supply masks, face shields, gloves and more for WVU Medicine personnel on the front lines. More than 130 people contributed, including several West Virginia[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: SBA and WV SBDC schedule additional webinars on federal relief for small business
Online training scheduled twice daily this week Release from the West Virginia Small Business Development Center: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) West Virginia District Office and the West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WV SBDC) have announce’d that they have scheduled additional webinars to inform West Virginia’s[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 345 cases, four deaths as of 1 p.m. on Monday
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website – updated at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 6 to reflect Governor’s announcement of fourth death: West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 345Total Lab Results reported – 9,940Total Deaths – 4 See graphs below.[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Poll shows Americans are optimistic despite uncertainty
Forty percent believe the world will be better than before coronavirus Release from Research America, Inc.: CINCINNATI, Ohio – While Americans have a high level of anxiety during the coronavirus pandemic, most are willing to make significant sacrifices and many are optimistic about the future. They also believe that government[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: U.S. Sen. Manchin hears concerns of W.Va. newspapers, WV Press
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin: CHARLESTON, W.VA. – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) participated in a call with the West Virginia Press Association to hear their concerns about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “The West Virginia Press Association and its member newspapers are critical to keeping West[Read More…]



