The Jackson County Health Department is reporting West Virginia’s second coronavirus death. The patient had several underlying health issues and died in a hospital. There are forty positive cases of COVID-19 in Kanawha County, and 29 new cases statewide, bringing the total to 191.
Charleston police are investigating a breaking and entering case on Charleston’s West Side and they’re asking for the public’s help. It happened last Saturday at Boost Mobile at 107 Hills Plaza. Charleston Police shared surveillance video on its Facebook page and asked anyone with information on the suspect to contact them.
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources said 29 more novel coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the state, bringing the current total to 191. As of April 1, 4,575 residents have been tested for COVID-19 with 4,384 negative results and one death. Kanawha County has the most positve cases in the state, … Read more
The deadline for West Virginia historic preservation development grant applications has been extended to April 14. The grants are awarded through the State Historic Preservation Office of the Department of Arts, Culture and History. Projects that are eligible include the restoration, rehabilitation or archaeological development of historic sites listed in the National Register of Historic … Read more
Beginning today, Sheetz will offer free meals for children across West Virginia. The meal will consist of a free turkey sandwich, chips and a drink and will be available on a daily basis. Sheetz locations will offer the meals for two weeks and will reevaluate the need after that. Beckley, Fayetteville, Hurricane, Poca, Scott Depot, … Read more
DHHR has received two waivers from the federal government for SNAP receipients. Eligibility reviews in March, April, or May will be delayed six months, and a supplemental payment will be released to EBT cards on April 3rd and May 1st.
Kanawha County Schools is closing recreational areas on its properties after reports of groups of kids gathering at school recreational facilities.
Governor Justice is shutting down private campgrounds to new arrivals from out-of-state, and is ordering that all elective surgeries be postponed.
West Virginia’s primary election is scheduled for May 12th, two weeks after the projected peak of the spread of COVID-19, and there is a consensus building to delay the election.
City of Charleston and Kanawha County leaders hosted a virtual town hall to answer question about the coronavirus response. There were lots of questions about testing, relief for small business owners, and about schools.