Gov Morrisey gives state employees an extra day off this week

State employees will have a full day off on Friday, Jan. 2 following a proclamation from West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey. State rules also provide a half-day off on Wednesday, Dec. 31 and a full day off on Thursday, Jan. 1.The time off is granted without charging the accrued annual leave of employees. State officials noted the order only affects state employees