CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and members of the West Virginia COVID-19 pandemic response leadership team held another news briefing today to update the public on the state’s latest pandemic response and vaccine distribution efforts. FIRST CASES OF BA.2 OMICRON SUB-VARIANT IDENTIFIED IN WEST VIRGINIADuring Friday’s briefing, Gov. Justice announced that West Virginia health officials have Read More…
Wayne Smith Wright, 79, of Wirt County, West Virginia, passed away on June 2, 2026, at WVU Medicine as a result of kidney failure caused by Agent Orange exposure. Born on June 29, 1946, at his family home on Bear Run in Wirt County, Wayne was the son of the late Charles R. Wright and Read More…
Charleston, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey issued a proclamation ordering flags to be flown at half staff until sunset on the day of internment to honor the life of Pope Francis. “We join Catholics around the world to mourn the loss of Pope Francis,” said Governor Morrisey.“His Holiness served the Church with dignity, compassion, and a Read More…
