Coronavirus restirctions easing at golf courses
Coronavirus restrictions are easing at golf courses. The rule limiting the number of people in a golf cart will be lifted tomorrow.
United resumes daily flights to Chicago
United Airlines will resume daily flights from Yeager Airport to Chicago O’Hare starting July 6th. You are advised to check COVID-19 guidelines when booking your flight.
Half of Marshall University’s staff return to work
Half of Marshall University’s employees are back to work this week, as the University enters phase-two of it’s return-to-workplace plan. The plan has four phases, and phase-three begins June 22nd with 75-percent of personnel returning to campus.
Kanawha County has shortage of poll workers
Kanawha County officials are scrambling to find poll workers. About fifty workers dropped out at the last minute. Some are concerned about the coronavirus. There has been a rule change because of the virus to allow as few as three poll workers in a precinct instead of five.
Voters go to the polls today
West Virginia’s Primary Election is today. Polls are open until seven o’clock tonight. Plan to spend some extra time, social distancing, in line. Only four people at a time will be allowed to vote.
Program Will Send Books to Kids’ Homes
A summer reading project in West Virginia will bring about 200,000 books to children entering the first and second grades. The West Virginia Blue Ribbon Selections Book Club is a partnership among the state Department of Education, Marshall University’s June Harless Center and The Dollywood Foundation. Two books will be shipped to the homes of … Read more
Yeager Airport to Increase Flights to O’Hare
United Airlines will resume non-stop flights from Yeager Airport to Chicago O’Hare International Airport starting July 6. The service had been limited to three days per week earlier this year due to the pandemic. Yeager Airport Director Nick Keller said Chicago O’Hare International Airport is one of the most connected airports in the nation and … Read more
A Cross Lanes Gym Will Re-open Wednesday
Planet Fitness in Cross Lanes has announced it will reopen tomorrow, Wednesday, June 10. Team members will be conducting regular cleanings and they’ll have overnight deep cleanings. Physical distancing guidelines will also be in place.
WVSU Announces Plans for Fall Classes
West Virginia State University announced Monday it will have a modified academic calendar for the fall 2020 semester. The university plans to hold face-to-face classes when it begins the fall semester on Monday, Aug. 10 and the semester will conclude Friday, Nov. 20, before its Thanksgiving break. Finals will take place the week of Nov. … Read more
Summer reading books in the mail
About 200-thousand books will arrive in the mail to rising first and second graders. It’s part of the Blue ribbon Selections Book Club to keep students engaged in the summer months.