News Staff Appalachian Power says 85-percent of customers who lost power between February 11th and February 15th no have electricity. Most of the remaining outages are in Cabell, Mason, and Wayne counties. Around 12-thousand customers still do not have power.
The state Board of Education voted to mandate all elementary and middle school students return to five-day in-person instruction beginning March 3rd. High schools can stay in blended mode if the infection rate in the community is high.
Appalachian Power officials extended the time for the expected restoration of service for customers in Wayne, Cabell, Jackson, Lincoln, Mason and Putnam counties. They now say it may not be until 10 p.m. Friday that power is fully restored. More than 19,000 Appalachian Power customers remained without service as of 8:35 a.m. Tuesday, according to … Read more
West Virginia’s Alcohol Beverage Control Administration commissioner suspended the license of a Charleston pub and ordered it to immediately close after receiving complaints about overcrowding and COVID-19 violations. The Pint Pub at 808 Kanawha Blvd. E. violated Gov. Jim Justice’s executive orders and guidelines. It was investigated after complaints about going over 50 percent capacity. … Read more
West Virginia residents who are entrepreneurial could win help funding their ideas through a program from West Virginia University John Chambers College of Business and Economics. The virtual contest is called Seed WV and is open to innovators, entrepreneurs, businesses and nonprofits. The university said up to $15,000 will be awarded. Applications are being accepted … Read more
The future is uncertain for Charleston Town Center Mall, but many believe the area still has a lot to offer. The Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau promotes the mall, and WCHS TV reported that Tim Brady, president and CEO of the Convention and Visitors Bureau has confidence the area can rebound after store closures. Town … Read more
The man in charge of distributing West Virginia’s COVID-19 vaccine said it may be as late as October before the general public starts getting the shots. The average person with no special age, or medical or professional exemptions have to wait, and getting the shot will depend on federal supplies. Retired Gen. James Hoyer told … Read more
The West Virginia Board of Education met Tuesday and voted in favor of all schools in grades pre-kindergarten through eighth grade to return to in-person classes five days a week. The board also voted to recommend that students in grades nine through 12 move to five-day, in-person learning. Those who chose virtual instruction can continue … Read more
The state Senate passed a bill declaring a work stoppage or strike by public employees is illegal. Senate Republicans say the bill is a reminder after teacher strikes in 2018 and 2019. The House is working on a similar bill.
State health officials are urging caution after three cases of the UK variant of COVID-19 have been identified in West Virginia. Two of the cases are connected to WVU, but the individuals have not been on the main campus. It is important to continue wearing face masks and practicing social distancing. The vaccine is effective … Read more