WV National Guard Warns of a Hoax

The West Virginia National Guard sent a warning about a hoax involving a flyover. The fake flyer is made to look real with a WVNG watermark and says Homeland Security is preparing to mobilize the National Guard and that people will need to be prepared to stay home for two weeks. Maj. Gen. James Hoyer … Read more

Gathering Sizes Can Increase Under New Guidelines

The allowed size of crowds in West Virginia is being increased from 25 to 100 people, and fairs and festivals in the state will be allowed to restart July 1 with strict guidelines. Gov. Jim Justice said medical experts advised that people can now assemble in larger crowds so restrictions will be eased. Fairs and … Read more

Chief Hunt Reminds Protestors to Remain on Sidewalks

Charleston’s police chief is urging protesters to remain on sidewalks instead of spilling out into streets. Chief Tyke Hunt said he is concerned for the safety of both protesters and drivers after reports of protestors in the streets and even some children. The police chief said if someone would like to organize a protest in … Read more

Coronavirus Test Result Rate Remains Below 2 Percent

West Virginia’s positive coronavirus total increased by 15 cases Thursday, but the state’s percentage of positive cases among those tested dropped below 2%. The state Department of Health and Human Resources said more than 106,000 tests have been conducted, and the positive test result rate was at 1.97%. Nearly 1,400 have recovered from the virus, … Read more

The Annual Fall Book Festival is Canceled

Book lovers will have to wait another year for the West Virginia Book Festival. Organizers canceled the event over coronavirus risks. The festival was originally scheduled for Oct. 2-3. The 2021 West Virginia Book Festival is scheduled to be held at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center on Oct. 22-23, 2021. The West Virginia Book … Read more

GOP convention won’t be held in WV

Governor Justice took a call from President Trump during his daily press conference, and was informed that West Virginia would not host the Republican National Convention. Justice floated the idea earlier this week, but said it was a longshot.

WVU announces abbreviated fall schedule

WVU has released its fall schedule. Students will return to campus in August, and then return home for Thanksgiving and finish the fall semester online in an effort to avoid a COVID-19 outbreak when the weather turns colder.

Six new COVID-19 cases in WV

There are six new cases of COVID-19 in West Virginia, bringing the states total to over two-thousand. The death toll remains at 78, and the positive test rate dipped below two-percent.