WVU is lifting people’s spirits with a special rendition of “Take Me Home, Country Roads.” It features a cast of people with ties to the Mountain State, including country singer Brad Paisley, actress Jennifer Garner, and head football coach Neal Brown. The video is posted on WVU’s Facebook page.
The City of Charleston is waiving all penalties for late payment of first quarter businesses taxes. City officials recognize that some businesses are facing cash flow problems, and request that if a business can’t pay, to submit a return without the payment included.
The National Park Service is closing campgrounds and restrooms in all areas of New River Gorge National River, Gauley River Nation Recreation Area and bluestone National Scenic River. Hiking trails and river access will remain open.
Governor Justice is issuing an executive order for people traveling to West Virginia from coronavirus hot spots to self-quarantine for fourteen days. He’s also shutting down campgrounds at state parks to keep travelers from taking up residence.
Two people were caught on surveillance video breaking into boats at the Charleston Boat Club in Kanawha City. Police are looking for the suspects.
Police are looking for a man who shot a 23-year-old woman multiple times during a drug deal. Forty-seven-year-old James Isabell is wanted for malicious wounding. The victim is in stable condition.
Police are investigating an armed robbery at the Family Dollar in St. Albans. Three people walked into the store and pulled out guns. No one was hurt. The suspects took off on foot.
Williamson Memorial Hospital is closing its doors. The hospital is in the middle of a bankruptcy case and will close by the end of April.
Charleston Area Medical Center is reducing the number of hours some employees can work due to a significant drop in the number of patients and procedures.
There are twenty-one new cases of COVID-19 in West Virginia, bringing the total statewide to 145, and one death. The number of positive cases in Kanawha County is over thirty.