News Staff The Kanawha County Solid Waste Authority announced Sunday night it will be closed, effective immediately. The closure is a result of the growing coronavirus pandemic and was made for the protection of employees, according to a news release. The Solid Waste Authority is the central resource for waste reduction in the county through recycling. The … Read more
Kanawha County Schools announced Sunday evening that it is halting its bagged meal service for students until a new arrangement can be made. The school system said the decision was made under the governor’s direction for everyone to stay home due to the coronavirus.
Charleston and Kanawha County officials asked the state’s governor for a mandatory stay-in-place Sunday night. Multiple Kanawha County commissioners along with Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin sent to West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice Sunday saying sSocial distancing and staying home have proven to be critical in stopping the spread of this virus. They said putting this … Read more
Governor Justice says trout stocking will go on as planned, despite calls to halt the program. Some are concerned that hundreds of anglers will be drawn to a handful of streams. The Governor says DNR’s fish hatcheries would be over capacity if the fish continue to grow and aren’t released. There will be some changes, … Read more
Despite efforts to try to limit the number of people standing in line at the Division of Motor Vehicles, there were just too many people. The DMV has decided to close their 25 regional offices. Transactions can still be done online, or by mail. The DMV commissioner signed an order to extend expiring plates and … Read more
Turnpike workers are taking extra steps to help prevent spreading the coronavirus. Toll collectors are wearing masks and gloves, and cleaning their workstations regularly. Employees are practicing social distancing.
West Virginia officials are working on list of businesses that are considered essential and would need to stay open during a broader shutdown. Several other states have ordered the closure of all non-life sustaining businesses. Governor Justice says he doesn’t think those steps will be necessary in West Virginia.
Governor Jim Justice tested negative for COVID-19. He was tested after learning he came in contact with state’s first patient in mid-February.
People are stock piling hand sanitizer out of fear of the coronavirus, leaving store shelves empty. Kentucky bourbon distillers are pitching in. They are now making hand sanitizer to help combat the shortage.
Walmart is hiring 14-hundred people in West Virginia, in response to high demand from the coronavirus. The jobs are in stores, clubs, distribution centers, and fulfillment centers. Workers will be temporary at first, but many will become permanent jobs.