News Staff The state’s primary election is still scheduled for May 12, but election officials are concerned people will be afraid to get out and vote. The number of registered voters in West Virginia is about 1.2 million. West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner says he’s looking at a no-excuse-needed absentee ballot as a way around … Read more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources said the state’s public health lab has processed 39 tests, one of those tests is pending and the rest were negative. Charleston Area Medical Center is instituting restrictions on visitations at all of its hospitals, as well as closing all entrances except the main entrance and/or … Read more
The AARP announced in a news release Saturday that its free tax preparation and assistance service would be suspended at sites nationwide due to coronavirus precautions. Many of its clients are over 60. AARP will continue to monitor the situation and assess whether some or all sites can reopen during the tax season. Local locations … Read more
Flash flooding is causing problems in some parts of the state. High water was reported in parts of Mingo, Logan, Wyoming, and McDowell counties. Some roads were under water, and mudslides closed in some areas. More rains is expected this weekend.
Union employees walked off the job at AHF Products in Beverly. The Teamsters Union blames the work stoppage on a safety issue which hasn’t been addressed in months. Workers have complained that an industrial sweeper, that eliminates dust in the plant, and has been in disrepair for months. The union and the company are at … Read more
Kanawha Valley Senior Services are implementing new policies to keep seniors safe from the coronavirus. Meal recipients will be given a meal to take home. There will be no sit down lunches. Home delivery will not be affected.
The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston is suspending Mass beginning Saturday afternoon because of the coronavirus. Non-essential meetings and parish events are also canceled or postponed, and the diocese is working to provide services online. Several other churches and synagogues plan to move services online, as well.
State officials are exploring voting options for the state’s primary election that is scheduled for May 12th. One option is expanding the use of the absentee ballot process, or voting early to avoid the crowds. Early voting begins April 29th.
There is growing concern over testing for the coronavirus. West Virginia Public Health Commissioner Dr. Cathy Slemp says there are not enough testing kits available. To be tested you must meet certain criteria provided by the Centers for Disease Control, and have a reason for exposure, like traveling to an area with an outbreak.
There are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in West Virginia. More than thirty people have been tested for the virus, 26 were negative, and test results are pending for five more. Charleston May Amy Goodwin says the city, county and Kanawha-Charleston Health Department have formed a joint command center at the KCHD building for quick … Read more