Man in critical condition after Elm St. shooting
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 commisssioners discuss COVID-19 impact
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
Buyer Approved for Mingo County Hospital
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 Gives Students Credit/No Credit Option
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 COVID-19 Cases Reach 45
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
Middle School Helps Make Masks
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
Important Dates Announced After Primary is Moved to June
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
DOE releases remote learning guidelines
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.
Unemployment claims skyrocketing in WV
West Virginians unemployment rate is skyrocketing. More than 90-thousand people filed unemployment claims statewide in March. Unemployment claims in a normal month are around five-thousand.
State revenue numbers beat estimates in March
West Virginia’s latest revenue numbers are strong. Collections topped estimates by over twelve-million-dollars, with March revenue collections of over 360-million-dollars. Governor Justice says he’s hopeful that the federal stimulus package will offset a sharp decline in tax collections in the coming months. He didn’t rule out tapping into the state’s rainy day fund.