News Staff Governor Jim Justice is declaring a state of emergency for all 55 counties in the state due to the coronavirus outbreak. The executive order allows the governor to suspend certain laws and rules that are in place. The state of emergency also allows state secretaries, directors and commissioners to change personnel or purchasing rules if … Read more
Valley Carpets in St. Albans was destroyed in a fire. The blaze broke out early Monday morning. No one was hurt. A cat that stayed in the building died in the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
American Electric Power is on high alert after a credible threat was made against the company. The same group that staged a protest at Trans Canada Energy last week, made a threat to the Kanawha Valley’s energy infrastructure.
Kroger and Walmart are adjusting their hours. Kroger will close at 10 p.m. and Walmart will close at 11 p.m. to allow employees time to clean and restock shelves.
School nutrition programs will continue throughout the state. Kanawha County high schools will serve as food prep sites, and bag lunches will be available from 10:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m. each day. Meals will also be available at some elementary and middles schools. Several local business and restaurants are offering free meals to school age … Read more
All West Virginia public schools are closed, and classes are canceled through at least March 27th. The closure includes all extracurricular activities. The state Department of Education is advising districts to deliver instruction through alternative methods beginning Thursday.
There are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in West Virginia. Almost 40 tests have come back negative and three tests are pending. West Virginia is the only state in the nation without a confirmed case of the virus
The City of Charleston has declared a state of emergency in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The proclamation allows authorities to issue emergency policies and direct city personnel to perform necessary acts.
West Virginia education officials have ordered a review of the Lincoln County school system, which puts the district in jeopardy of being put back under state control. A review of Guyan Valley Middle School found 31 non-compliance issues. The Gazette-Mail reported the review could lead to the state taking control of the district, which spent … Read more
The West Virginia Directors of Senior and Community Services said providers will be monitoring the coronavirus and working with state and federal agencies in order to continue services, but services will continue regardless. Many county meal providers throughout the state have or are in the process of purchasing additional meals for seniors should senior centers … Read more