The Powerball lottery is making some change due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 40-million-dollar minimum jackpot, and ten-million-dollar minimum increases are being eliminated, and the new jackpot will be based on ticket sales. The changes go into effect after tomorrow night’s drawing. Powerball sales are down over 40-percent in West Virginia.
A doctor at the VA Medical Center in Beckley is accused of sexually assaulting patients. More than thirty complaints have been issued against Dr. Jonathan Yates. He was taken into custody yesterday after a several month investigation.
A man is in critical condition after he was shot on Elm Street. Police say several shots were fired. So far, no arrests have been made.
Kanawha County commissioners held a virtual meeting to discuss the latest postive COVID-19 cases, shortage of protective equipment, and the impact the virus is having on the county budget. There are 50 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kanawha County. There are 26 new coronavirus cases across the state, bringing the total to 217. Two people … Read more
A federal bankruptcy court has approved a health care facility’s $3.7 million bid for most assets of the only hospital in a southern West Virginia county that planned to close this month. Williamson Health and Wellness said the court accepted its proposal for Williamson Memorial Hospital in Mingo County. Williamson Health and Wellness offers services … Read more
Marshall University has made grading changes for the spring semester because of problems brought about by the coronavirus pandemic and the change to online classes. The university said in a news release that undergraduate students will be able to choose “credit/no credit” grades for this semester only and students have to opt in by April … Read more
Kanawha County added five more positive COVID-19 cases to its total. The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department reported the county had a total of 45 positive novel coronavirus cases as of 9 a.m. Thursday. Kanawha County had 40 cases on Wednesday. Seven employees at the Kanawha Judicial Annex previously tested positive for COVID-19. A spouse of one … Read more
A West Virginia middle school has joined the legion of homemakers, businesses and other places to produce masks for the health care industry. Andrew Jackson Middle School in Cross Lanes said its staff used a 3D printer and a print file to produce its first KnightMasks this week in response to a request from the … Read more
The West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office announced key election dates and deadlines now that the state’s primary election has been moved to June 9. Eligible voters may apply for a Primary Election absentee ballot through June 3. On April 24, county clerks will begin mailing absentee ballots. The voter registration deadline will be May … Read more
The state Department of Education is coming up with new remote learning guidelines. The plan will help keep students engaged, without relying on parents to lead instruction.