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DHHR confirms there are nineteen new cases of COVID-19 in West Virginia. There are six cases in Kanawha County and a total of 39 positive cases statewide.

The medical director at a Morgantown nursing home said Tuesday that multiple residents and staff members have been diagnosed with coronavirus. Four residents and three staff members at Sundale Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center have tested positive for COVID-19. The National Guard went to the nursing home to test dozens of residents and workers and … Read more

West Virginia will open the men’s basketball season next fall with four consecutive homes games. The Mountaineers will start the season at home Nov. 10 against Fairleigh Dickinson, followed by home games Nov. 13 against rival Pittsburgh, Nov. 17 against Stony Brook and Nov. 20 against Bowling Green. WVU will also play Purdue in the … Read more

Kanawha County Circuit Court Chief Judge Charles King issued an administrative order this week that will postpone preliminary hearings for defendants who are not incarcerated. King said that they will be continued generally until after April 10. The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals also issued an order that restricts hearings to very limited emergency … Read more

The Huntington Mall announced it will shut down temporarily to slow the spread of the coronavirus, but essential businesses will remain open. Best Buy and National Tire & Battery will remain open because they are considered essential. Some restaurants are open too for pickup or delivery. All mall activities through April 24 have been cancelled.

The Nicholas County Sheriff’s Office said it is ramping up its police presence due to school being out and court proceedings being canceled. Nighttime patrols are being ramped up with additional deputies throughout the county, according to a post on the sheriff’s office Facebook page. Sheriff William Nunley said this is just a little peace … Read more

MedExpress Urgent Care is providing COVID-19 testing for those who meet CDC criteria. If you meet the screening criterian you can call designated MedExpress locations in or around Charleston and they’ll direct you to the next steps. MedExpress centers are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

Kanawha County Parks and Recreation Commission is closing playground structures and skate parks. Coonskin Park in Charleston, Meadowood Park in Tornado and Pioneer Park in East Bank are closed.

A second employee at the Kanawha County Judicial Annex has tested positive for coronavirus. The employee is self-quarantined, and other employees who may have come in contact with the patient are being notified.

Starting Tuesday night at eight, all non-essential businesses will be closed. Grocery stores, gas stations, and pharmacies will be open. Drive through and takeout will still be available at restaurants. You can go outside for a walk, but you should practice social distancing and stay six-feet from your neighbor.