WV DMV closing regional offices

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The West Virginia DMV is closing its regional offices. Driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations with expiration date in March or April will be extended for three months. The DMV headquarters in Charleston will remain open for online and mail-in transactions.

Governor closing gyms, health clubs and rec centers

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The closure list is getting longer. Governor Justice is closing gyms, health clubs, and rec centers for two weeks in an effort to reduce the spread of coronavirus. Earlier this week, restaurants, bars and casinos were shut down. Restaurants can still deliver takeout and delivery.

Second positive case of coronavirus confirmed in WV

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There are two confirmed case of COVID-19 in West Virginia. The new case is in Mercer County, and the original is in Shepherdstown. Both cases are linked to travel. The state public health lab has tested 148 West Virginians for the virus, 143 test results were negative, and three are pending.

Restaurants Offer Takeout and Delivery

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Governor Jim Justice ordered restaurants and bars to close down dining room service, but many of them are still offering takeout and delivery service. Restaurant owners are trying to keep employees working as much as possible. On top of carry out and delivery services, some restaurants will also use Charleston 2 Go, an online delivery … Read more

Several Places Around the State to Offer Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing

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West Virginia University Medicine said it is setting up five drive-through collection points in state to collect specimens from pre-screened patients to test for COVID-19. The collection points will be in Morgantown, Parkersburg, Bridgeport, Wheeling, and Martinsburg. The testing will be supported by Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp, which will process the specimens that WVU Medicine … Read more

Ohio University Postpones Graduation

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Ohio University announced Wednesday it is postponing all spring commencement ceremonies. Those had been planned for May 1-2 and graduation recognition activities were to be on all regional campuses. The university said when it’s safe to be together again, they’ll immediately begin planning a postponed Commencement celebration.

Strawberry Festival is Canceled

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One of the largest festivals in the state will not happen this May. The 79th annual Strawberry Festival in Buckhannon will have to wait until 2021. Festival organizers say more than 75,000 people come to the festival every year. Organizers said the only time the festival has been canceled or postponed was during World War … Read more