MORGANTOWN — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey briefed the press Monday on what his office is doing during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “This is a time to prepare, to remain calm […]
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Social distancing could save lives
In the almost nonstop news about the coronavirus pandemic, the phrase “social distancing” has been endlessly repeated. Kathy Moffett, WVU School of Medicine’s Pediatric Infectious Diseases section chief, talked to […]
Bishop Brennan suspends Mass for Wheeling-Charleston Diocese
Bishop Mark Brennan of the Wheeling-Charleston Catholic Diocese announced on Friday that he is suspending for the time being the public celebration of Mass, both for Sunday obligation and daily […]
WVU Medicine issues COVID-19 visitation restriction guidelines
MORGANTOWN — WVU Medicine released its restricted visitation policy Friday afternoon in response to the coronavirus – COVID-19 pandemic. The policy, WVUM said, applies to the entire system: J.W. Ruby […]
Gov. Justice orders all schools closed; counties will have plans in place to cope
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice announced all schools in the state will close after classes end on Friday. “I’m closing the schools. That’s all there is to it.” He weighed […]
Governor orders state employee travel ban to minimize coronavirus spread
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice called his second coronavirus press conference in two days on Thursday, and appeared personally at this one. He announced a state employee travel ban and […]
Nursing homes, hospitals restrict visitors in response to COVID-19
Gov. Jim Justice has asked all nursing homes in the state to restrict visitors to patients, except to those who are experiencing life-ending or very serious illness. He announced this […]
State officials: No coronavirus yet; planning and preparedness are at the forefront
State coronavirus hotline: 1-800-887-4304. For information and updates: coronavirus.wv.gov MORGANTOWN — State administration officials offered a coronavirus update to the press and public Wednesday afternoon. So far, there are no […]
Equal pay pioneer Lilly Ledbetter brings her story to WVU
MORGANTOWN — Fair pay pioneer and activist Lilly Ledbetter told her Morgantown audience Tuesday evening the foundational principle of her years of fighting for her cause: “It’s not what happens […]
Some bills that bit the dust in 2020
CHARLESTON — House Clerk Steve Harrison announced Sunday morning, just after midnight after the House of Delegates adjourned sine die, that 354 bills passed this year. He didn’t know if […]
