Marshall University is transitioning to online classes for the rest of the spring semester. Students living on campus are being asked to return home, and the May commencent ceremony is being postponed.
Charleston police are investigating a shooting on Timothy Way. The victim was shot in the leg, and is expected to be okay. Investigators found several bullet holes in windows and cars. No arrests have been made.
The Governor is adding to the list of closures, he’s shutting down barbershops, hair salons, and nail salons, and he’s asking West Virginias to practice social distancing. Justice issued an executive order expediting unemployment benefits to workers affected by the coronavirus.
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice was tested for the coronavirus after learning he had contact with state’s first patient in mid-February. The test came back negative.
There are now five confirmed cases of COVID-19 in West Virginia. DHHR confirmed three new cases. Two cases are in Tucker County and one in Monongalia County. All three new patients are under home quarantine.
The West Virginia Tourism Office is calling on all restaurant owners across the state to share updated hours of operation and available carry out, drive-thru and delivery services. On Tuesday, Gov. Jim Justice ordered that all restaurants, bars and pubs to close, but saying they could still continue takeout and delivery services. The Tourism Office … Read more
West Virginia American Water said in response to the coronavirus it has suspended shutting off water service due to non-payment and is restoring service to all customers whose service was previously discontinued for non-payment. The water company said in a news release Thursday that it will continue the practice as the current public health crisis … Read more
Marshall University President Jerome Gilbert said instruction at the school will be held exclusively online or through alternative learning formats through the end of the spring semester. The university also announced in a news release Thursday that commencement exercises for May 2 will be postponed. There will be a commencement to celebrate the spring 2020 … Read more
Gov. Jim Justice issued an executive order directing that unemployment benefits to those affected by the novel coronavirus be the maximum extent permitted under law. Justice directed the West Virginia Department of Commerce and WorkForce West Virginia to take the action on unemployment benefits. Under the governor’s order, individuals who are separated from employment, have … Read more
West Virginia state education officials said all children will continue to receive meals with schools closed statewide until at least March 27. The state Department of Education is providing updates on its website about how the state school system is responding to the coronavirus. School employees across the state will continue to receive salaries. State … Read more