WVEA calling for online learning until after Christmas break

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The West Virginia Education Association is calling on Governor Justice to shift schools to remote learning until after Christmas break. Justice has already moved classes online for three days after thanksgiving to curb any possible COVID-19 outbreaks, but the WVEA says his actions don’t go far enough.

Homeowner Sees Attempted Burglary on Video Surveillance

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The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office said Monday that a breaking and entering suspect has been arrested after a homeowner held him at gunpoint until deputies arrived. It happened about 11:30 a.m. Monday at Newhouse Branch Road in the Elkview area. The homeowner used surveillance video to see someone snooping around the property, and he drove … Read more

Main Charleston Library Branch is Set to Reopen

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Kanawha County’s Main Public Library will reopen this week. The main branch closed at the Charleston Town Center Nov. 5 due to a staff member testing positive for coronavirus, and it will reopen today Face coverings and social distancing will be in effect, and all surfaces have been thoroughly sanitized. They’ll let in eight people … Read more

WV Education Association Recommends Closing Schools

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The West Virginia Education Association as called for Gov. Jim Justice to order remote learning for all school systems through the remainder of the year. The governor has shifted schools to remote learning for three days after Thanksgiving, but the association doesn’t think his actions go far enough. Dale Lee, president of the WVEA, said … Read more

Kanawha County To Host a Testing Event Today

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Coronavirus testing is happening across the state today. Twenty-one counties are holding testing events today, including Fayette, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Mingo, Putnam, Wayne and Wood counties. The testing is free and available to all residents in selected counties, including those who are asymptomatic. Test sites today include the Quincy Center in Kanawha County from … Read more

WV ranks fattest in America

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A new WalletHub study shows West Virginia is considered the fattest state in America. The state is in the top-five for highest percentage of obese children and adults, and the highest percentage of adults with high cholesterol and high blood pressure.

WVDHHR issues guidelines for Thanksgiving

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The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources is releasing guidelines as Thanksgiving approaches. You should stay around immediate family members, and avoid large gatherings. One person should serve the food, and avoid passing plates around the table.