MORGANTOWN — A second church in Greenbrier County has had some attendees test positive for COVID-19, Gov. Jim Justice said during Friday’s press briefing. But it’s not a new outbreak, […]
State Government
FCC approves $780K grant for West Virginia University Health System
The Federal Communications Commission approved a grant of $780,899 to help West Virginia University Health System give patients the ability to talk with their families because of social distancing requirements […]
Local health departments explain COVID-19 reporting, testing procedures in wake of Myrtle Beach cases
MORGANTOWN — When Gov. Jim Justice announced the news of the Preston County residents who tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from Myrtle Beach, S.C., he passed along the recommendation […]
Church outbreaks prompt dire warnings, questions of compulsory masks and Comeback slowdown
MORGANTOWN – The six church-based COVID-19 outbreaks and what they mean for The Comeback occupied much of Wednesday’s press briefing from the state Capitol. COVID-19 Czar Clay Marsh warned, “Don’t […]
Five state churches see 53 positives
Five recent COVID-19 outbreaks at churches across the state spurred extensive discussion during Monday’s coronavirus press briefing — chiefly about what can be done to avoid more of them. Over […]
Clay Marsh, Gordon Gee, Jim Justice talk about Marsh’s role as COVID-19 czar
MORGANTOWN — At the past few virtual COVID-19 press briefings put on daily by Gov. Jim Justice, Czar Clay Marsh has been seen back in his white lab coat, speaking […]
Jail, prison COVID-19 testing complete; Justice responds to Manchin CARES Act spending bill
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice said Friday that the statewide COVID-19 testing at jails and prisons – spurred by the Huttonsville prison outbreak – was completed by deadline, which was […]
State fair set to go in August; state remains at risk for COVID-19 outbreaks
MORGANTOWN — The West Virginia State Fair topped Gov. Jim Justice’s news nuggets during Thursday’s COVID-19 press briefing. The State Fair Board voted to proceed with holding the fair, he […]
West Virginia Department of Education talks fall reopenings; assessing re-entry scenarios
W. Clayton Burch, West Virginia’s newly named Superintendent of Schools, didn’t waste any time Wednesday laying the framework for a big assignment concerning the first day of classes two months […]
AG Morrisey joins 3rd multi-state lawsuit alleging generic drug firms colluded to avoid competition; Mylan among defendants
MORGANTOWN — State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined with 50 other AGs to bring another collusion lawsuit against a number of generic drug manufacturers, including Mylan, Morrisey announced Wednesday. […]
