KINGWOOD — Preston County sent out 5,025 absentee ballots and the county clerk has received 3,389 back. Wednesday is the last day the Preston County Clerk’s office […]
State Government
Huttonsville prison COVID-19 count reaches 111; system-wide testing priorities explained, but no date set
MORGANTOWN — The positive case count at Huttonsville Correctional Center rose to 111 as of Thursday afternoon, Gov. Jim Justice said. Justice and his team again promised […]
Justice wants testing at all state jails and prisons; Huttonsville count reaches 83
MORGANTOWN — The positive COVID-19 case count at Huttonsville Correctional Center was upped to 83 Wednesday morning and Gov. Jim Justice said he wants testing done at […]
Reopening means living with disease
Marsh to return to WVU duties, continue on as state advisor The reopening of businesses, restaurants and other public attractions in West Virginia is proceeding smoothly, but […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
