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Health officials are reporting over one-thousand new COVID-19 cases, and more than thirty additional deaths. Over 130-thousand people have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Governor Justice says he is frustrated by the lack of COVID-19 vaccine, and is acknowledging the frustration of West Virginia senior citizens. Anyone sixty-five and older is eligible for the vaccine, and state is creating a centralized system to register for vaccine appointments online.

D1 Baseball released their preseason poll this week, and the Mountaineers are ranked 14th in the country. The 2021 baseball season starts in a month.

Two 18-year-olds are confessing to the vandalism at Spring Valley High School’s baseball field. They left tire marks all over the field and damaged a sprinkler system. Both teenagers are facing criminal charges.

A West Virginia woman, who is facing federal charges in connection to the January 6th riot at the U.S. Capitol, is out on bond. Gracyn Courtright was captured on surveillance video carrying a “Members Only” sign.

A gas line fire forced the evacuation of Hardees at Bigley and Pennsylvania avenues. A homeless man trying to stay warm started a fire in a culvert that spread to the gas line. He suffered minor injuries.

Charleston City Council is considering a new bill requiring harm reduction groups that distribute needles to obtain state certification, and it takes away the Police Chief’s power to authorize a group. Mayor Amy Goodwin sent the resolution to the Public Safety Committee for review.

High school artists can compete to have their pieces displayed at the U.S. Capitol for a year in the 2021 Youth Congressional Art contest. The competition is open to high school students but exceptions are made for schools that have seventh through 12th grades on one campus. The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and … Read more

A maple syrup festival has been canceled for the second straight year due to the pandemic. Organizers of the West Virginia Maple Syrup Festival in Pickens announced the cancellation this week and it was scheduled to be held in late March. The festival said on its Facebook page that vendors and crafters who had secured … Read more

Tri-State Addiction Recovery Resources has moved into new space in Huntington. The agency has been operating for a year and a half, and recently expanded into a new building in Huntington on 6th Avenue — where a YMCA used to be. The new space has more room for recreation, clinical attention, education, and support groups. … Read more