This is the second of two articles looking at a COVID-19 outbreak in the African American communities in Marion and Monongalia counties and what resulted from it. Read the first […]
Author: David Beard/ The Dominion Post
African-American, minority task force to help guide COVID-19 response for vulnerable communities
On March 15, churchgoers from several congregations gathered at the Friendship Baptist Church in Everettville to celebrate the anniversary of Pastor Laverna Horton. A COVID-19 outbreak that followed led to […]
Justice: Panhandle COVID-19 spike not an outbreak; DHHR unveils enhanced coronavirus data page
MORGANTON — Gov. Jim Justice said the recent spike in positive cases in Berkeley and Jefferson counties proved not to be an outbreak. There was a lot of testing, and […]
Marsh not surprised with spike in panhandle; Justice sends National Guard to Eastern Panhandle
A spike in positive COVID-19 cases in Berkeley and Jefferson counties is not a surprise to COVID-19 Czar Clay Marsh. That’s what he said during Gov. Jim Justice’s Thursday COVID-19 […]
Pools, bowling alleys to reopen; National Guard sent to Eastern Panhandle to check on positive case spike
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice announced on Thursday that bowling alleys, swimming pools, pool halls, roller rinks and other indoor amusements will be allowed to open may 30. The U.S. […]
DEP public hearing draws criticism for plan to weaken some water pollution measures, delay action on others
MORGANTOWN — The state Department of Environmental Protection drew criticism for many considered a weak stance on rules governing water quality during a Tuesday evening public hearing. “I think you’re […]
For The Comeback: State residents can use state park lodging for 30% discount this summer
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice said Wednesday he wants all West Virginians who can to get out and enjoy the state parks. So all state residents can receive a 30% […]
Manchin introducing SMART Act to allow states to backfill COVID-19 shortfalls
MORGANTOWN — Sen. Joe Manchin is introducing a bill – with Democrat and Republican co-sponsors – to aid states, cities and counties cope with the financial crisis sparked by the […]
Slemp: Statewide nursing home testing revealed few new COVID-19 cases, small outbreaks
MORGANTOWN — Bureau of Public Health Commissioner Cathy Slemp provided the promised overview of COVID-19 testing at the state’s 123 nursing homes during Tuesday’s press briefing. She recapped what led […]
Malls, bars, park lodges, zoos and spas among those on new reopening list
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice announced a new list of planned reopenings during his Monday COVID-19 press briefing. Indoor malls will be included among the businesses reopening on Thursday. Guidance […]
