Governor Justice is calling for another round of COVID-19 testing at nursing homes, and could shut down visitation again. There are thirty outbreaks at West Virginia long-term care facilities. The governor says more testing needs to be at the state’s correctional facilities. Eight inmates at the South Central Regional Jail tested positive for COVID-19, and … Read more
President Trump’s plan for enhanced unemployment will cost West Virginia 26-million dollars week, and Governor Justice says the state will pay for it. The president’s plan calls for a reduced unemployment benefit of 400-dollars-per week. The federal government will cover 300-dollars-per-week, and the state is responsible for the remaining 100-dollars.
Two people in Wood County are facing charges for leading police on a pursuit and ramming two police cruisers. No one was hurt. Nineteen-year-old Hannah Byers, and 21-year-old Devan Sunderman are charged with fleeing.
Schools are set to open September 8th. Governor Justice says he will make a final decision no later than September 1st, he says the metrics for determining the status of schools will be unveiled soon.
Kanawha County Schools has almost 170 bus routes, and transportation officials are putting together a plan to combat COVID-19. Buses will be cleaned and disinfected after each run. There will be hand sanitizer on board, and kids will have to wear a mask. Kids will sit in assigned seats next to family members, or someone … Read more
Gov. Jim Justice said the state will follow President Donald Trump’s executive order to pay $400 a week in extended unemployment benefits to people during the pandemic, and the state has the money to handle it. The federal government will handle $300 of the weekly unemployment benefit and states will be required to pay $100. … Read more
West Virginia University Choral Director Kym Scott has created a maks that works for singers. WCHS TV reported Scott created “the performer’s mask” which sits a few inches away from the face, allowing for full range of motion and a snug fit on the nose and under the chin. The masks have been tested by … Read more
The New River Gorge National River is increasing access and services that were stopped in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The National Park Service is using guidance from federal authorities and state and local health officials as it monitors the pandemic and increases access. The park reopened access beginning Saturday to Grandview Sandbar Campground, Glade … Read more
The Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy South campus is scheduled to open in Montgomery this fall, and thost a job fair next week. The campus has more than 35 open positions that include trades, administrative, leadership, food preparation, management and counseling, according to a news release from the West Virginia National Guard which sponsors the program. The … Read more
The country’s new acting director of the National Park Service calls West Virginia home. Native West Virginian, Margaret Everson will replace outgoing Acting Director David Vela who announced his retirement Friday.