CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 8,008 Total Lab Results reported – 335,075 Cumulative positive test percentage – 2.39 Total Deaths – 153 After 4,682 more[Read More…]
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Today is last day for West Virginia Women’s Commission 2020 Legacy of Women Awards nominations
Submit nominations by email CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Women’s Commission (WVWC) is accepting nominations for the 2020 Legacy of Women Awards. These prestigious awards highlight women who have participated in shaping the state or the nation and who are role models for tomorrow’s leaders. Nominations forms may be obtained[Read More…]
Dow Chemical joins with Education Alliance in High School internship effort
By Lexi Browning WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Four students from three West Virginian high schools marked the end of their four-week internship with Dow Inc. this week by presenting capstone projects before The Education Alliance, who hosted the internships, and Dow Inc. leaders. The second annual WV Ready Summer[Read More…]
Friday is deadline for students to enter W.Va. Art & Poetry Showcase
Release from The Education Alliance HARLESTON, W.Va. — What is your Hope for a Better World? Students have until Friday, Aug. 14, to enter the W.Va. Art & Poetry Showcase to share a vision for a better world during COVID-19. The Art & Poetry Showcase is presented by The Education Alliance,[Read More…]
Education Alliance interns’ capstone presentations featured Toyota Motor Manufacturing WV
By Lexi Browning West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Following a four-week stint with Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia Inc., five high school students working through The Educational Alliance presented their capstones virtually on Friday to the TMMWV president, company representatives and educational leaders in the region. Facing challenges brought[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 7,875 positive cases, 147 deaths as of 10 a.m. Tuesday
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 7,875 Total Lab Results reported – 330,447 Cumulative positive test percentage – 2.38 Total Deaths – 147 After 3,561 more[Read More…]
Help304 service launched to help those affected by COVID related stress
Help304 Emotional StrengthLine Available to all West Virginians Release from First Choice Services: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted, you’re not alone. Pandemic related stress is high. Many people are worried they or a family member will become sick. Some have lost jobs and insurance and[Read More…]
WVU provides COVID-19 weekly ‘trends’ report
Release from WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. A week after launching its public dashboard to track and compile COVID-19 information collected during testing across the West Virginia University System, a total of 67 positive results have been recorded out of 11,604 tests resulted between July 21-Aug. 9. Those positive test results include 63 students and 4[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor press briefing Monday, starting at 12 p.m.
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— The office of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has announced a press briefing for today at 12 p.m. COVID-19 BRIEFING WHO: Gov. Justice and other State officials. WHAT: Gov. Justice will provide an update for media on COVID-19 response. WHEN: Today, Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, at 12 p.m. West Virginians can watch[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 7,754 positive cases, 141 deaths as of 10 a.m. Monday
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 10. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 7,754 Total Lab Results reported – 326,886 Cumulative positive test percentage – 2.37 Total Deaths – 141 After 14,365 more[Read More…]