Johns Hopkins University’s Bloomberg School of Public Health issued a statement saying they were “stunned and troubled” by the resignation of Dr. Cathy Slemp as West Virginia’s top doctor. Governor Justice asked Slemp to resign after expressing concerns about her leadership.
All Division of Motor Vehicle offices are now open across the state. You can schedule an appointment online for driver’s license testing. The DMV is extending the expiration date for all driver’s license knowledge permits to September 30th.
A Fayette County man is under arrest after leading police on a pursuit, and then Anthony Lively fled on foot and jumped into the Gauley River. An officer followed him in, and was able to take him into custody.
A man, who was hospitalized after attacking a Boone County deputy, and escaping from custody after a standoff, is out of the hospital. Forty-six-year-old James McCleese is now behind bars for kidnapping, and is facing additional charges.
The COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a blow to commercial air travel, and to compensate, Yeager Airport is trying to develop its military business. Officials say fueling military aircraft give the airport a way to diversity its income, create jobs, and boost the local economy.
People seeking more information about the judiciary in West Virginia can now check the state Supreme Court’s new Instagram account. The court announced this week it is adding Instagram to its social media accounts, which also include Twitter, Facebook, SmugMug, Flickr and YouTube. Chief Justice Tim Armstead says adding the account is part of the … Read more
A historically high number of West Virginians are still filing for unemployment benefits even as the state continues to lift coronavirus restrictions. Federal data released Thursday shows that about 3,600 people filed claims last week and that claims have been falling slightly as businesses have reopened. More than 250,000 unemployment claims have been processed in … Read more
Fireworks are on as scheduled in Charleston on the Fourth of July, but there is a big change in how you can view them. Charleston city officials are asking residents to watch from their homes or from Kanawha Boulevard. The street will be closed for “socially-distant viewing.” The city will launch Fourth of July fireworks … Read more
The pandemic has had a dramatic effect on travel bookings for 2020, but some travel industry leaders are saying that bookings for 2021 are way up. Some travelers are booking using credits from canceled trips this year. Pent-up demand is also playing a role. Air travel is beginning to pick back up at Yeager Airport … Read more
A West Virginia couple has come forward to claim the over 136-million-dollar Powerball jackpot from earlier this month. They took the cash option and will go home with about 108-million-dollars. They’ve chose to remain annonymous.