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W.Va. AG warns consumers of stimulus check scams

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey warned consumers to beware of potential scams as they await stimulus checks. The federal government began direct deposits of the stimulus money and is set to send stimulus checks to other households in coming days or weeks as ...

Expert talks COVID-19, wild mink concern

WVU specialist says transmission not a threat to humans by Olivia MurrayOMurray@DominionPost.com  SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has been detected in farmed mink across the world, including in the United States, but according to a wildlife specialist at the West ...

‘Normal for Now’

Amazon Prime Video  series shows  West Virginians dealing with quarantine by Olivia MurrayOMurray@DominionPost.com  A group of Appalachians have created a four-part anthology television series that details the reality of life during the COVID-19 pandemic for a diverse ...

MCHD schedules vaccines for locals

Appointments are based on personal risk level, availability As I write this on Friday, the voice of retired Major Gen. James Hoyer emanates from the radio as he discusses how West Virginia is No. 1 in the nation for something positive — having the highest rate of COVID-19 vaccination, on ...

COVID questions answered by WVU Medicine

This is the fourth in a four-part series of FAQs provided by WVU Medicine. Because of length, we are publishing the questions and answers in four parts. Other parts were published Jan. 10 as well as Jan. 13 and Jan. 15. Newsroom@DominionPost.com  As access to the coronavirus ...

Who is paying for rising jail costs?

Regional jail costs have risen. Read more about the cost to Mon and Preston counties and what officials think could ease the burden HERE By Will Dean and Kathy Plum  Newsroom@DominionPost.com  State law makes counties responsible for regional jail bills for all people from ...