The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations has dropped to below four-hundred for the first time since November. There are over 570 new cases of the virus, and the number of active cases is under 19-thousand. Nine counties are in the red on the COVID-19 alert map.
Governor Justice is revising a memo ordering all state employees back to work. He’s now asking all cabinet secretaries and executive branch agency heads to reevaluate all non-essential employees to determine if they should return to work or continue working remotely.
DHHR says there are over thirty doctors certified to prescribe medical marijuana in West Virginia. Online registration for medical cannabis opened up this week, but before you can register you must first be seen by a physician. Each doctor must complete a four hour training course to become certified.
The family of a man who was shot and killed by a Roan County Sheriff’s Deputy in October 2020, is filing a complaint against the Roane County Commission and Sheriff Todd Cole. The lawsuit claims the officer did not receive proper training or supervision.
Kanawha County students will return to in-person class five-days a week beginning Monday. Students who opted for virtual or e-learning will stay remote. Earlier this week the CDC said schools can safely reopen during the pandemic.
The Charleston Public Safety Committee is hoping to get feedback on needle exchange programs from first responders and city workers. The committee wants input from public workers before the full city council takes action on pending changes to the city ordinance on needle distribution.
A federal mask mandate went into effect this week for public transportation and local airports are adjusting. TSA checkpoints have to make sure each passenger is wearing a mask. Before the order, it was up to individual airlines to set their own policies and enforce them and non compliance can get a passenger kicked off … Read more
A Charleston man who was wanted in a deadly shooting last August has been arrested. 24-year old Clarence Haley Jr. was arrested Wednesday at a hotel in the Charleston area, according to the Charleston Police Department. He was wanted on first-degree murder charges that stem from the Aug. 26, 2020, murder of Ronell Huff of … Read more
Marshall University is awarding some students with grants from COVID-19 aid package funds. The university said it is awarding $4.5 million in emergency relief money to students who are eligible, based on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Students were notified of the grants on Monday, in the amount of $1,000 each for students … Read more
The nonprofit West Virginia Drug Intervention Institute is asking for input on harm reduction plans in Charleston through a new survey. They are also hosting a community town hall on Monday, February 8th at 5 pm, for people to ask questions, voice concerns, and learn more about the harm reduction programs including needle exchange. Pre-registration … Read more