While we practice social distancing, we could probably all admit to showering less often over the past couple of months than when we were in close proximity to others. But […]
Tag: COVID-19
Why we still need to wear masks, social distance
More cars are out on the roads. More stores are open. Life seems a little more normal. But things are definitely not back to normal. As of Friday, Monongalia County […]
Mother’s Day ideas to show you care while keeping COVID-19 guidelines in mind
Mother’s Day is upon us. Traditionally, we spend the Sunday holiday dedicated to honoring moms by eating brunch out at restaurants, taking in a show, touring a museum or visiting […]
West Virginia ranks 50th in response rate
The latest numbers show West Virginia is near the bottom in terms of response to the U.S. Census, and local officials say that creates a problem. “This is your one […]
WVU to furlough 875 employees
West Virginia University officials said Friday it was temporarily furloughing 875 employees at its campuses in Morgantown, Beckley and Keyser, a move it hinted at earlier this month when it […]
Manchin, AG Barr to stop out-of-state inmate transfers to federal prisons
No more new, out-of-state inmates will be transferred to federal prisons in West Virginia during the COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., made the announcement Friday. The senator said […]
Special day of giving brings in $500K to help WVU students hurt by COVID-19
The WVU Foundation organized the local 24-hour online fundraising event as part of an effort sponsored by GivingTuesday, a global generosity movement. Hundreds of charities and nonprofits took part around […]
City Neon Inc. takes up making face guards and sneeze guards
When many companies in West Virginia temporarily closed in late March to try and contain the COVID-19 pandemic, Chris Atkins was worried. Atkins, the owner of City Neon Inc., a […]
West Virginia Storytelling Guild hosts virtual concert
KINGWOOD — Storytelling as entertainment has a long history. Through the ages, stories were handed down through stone carvings, songs, chants, poetry or by word of mouth. In 700 B.C., […]
Hatfield-McCoy Trail to open May 21; DHHR posting county-by-county African-American COVID-19 data
MORGANTOWN — The Hatfield-McCoy Trail will reopen May 21, Gov. Jim Justice announced Friday. He said he and his team had to weigh the various health and safety risks against […]
