Gov. Justice took time out of his remarks on COVID-19 to review President Joe Biden’s first State of the Union address last evening. “President Biden, I thought, did a pretty decent job in his delivery, but the substance was not very good,” Gov. Justice said. “I wish President Biden would have come out and said Read More…
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West Virginia breaks record again for lowest unemployment rate in state history .
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 4.1% for January 2022; breaking the all-time record for the lowest unemployment rate recorded in state history for the 4th consecutive month. At the beginning of each year, the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics adjusts previous months’ unemployment numbers Read More…
GOV. JUSTICE: “IT’S STARTING TO FEEL LIKE WE ARE REALLY, REALLY GETTING OUT OF THIS”
WV Nationa.l Guard to complete mission providing staffing support for hospitals by March 11 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.. GOV. JUSTICE: “IT’S STARTING TO FEEL LIKE Read More…
Wild Ramps in West Virginia
By Brian Sparks, WVU Extension Agent – Fayette and Nicholas Ramps announce the arrival of spring in the woods. Many folks eagerly anticipate using the savory plants as a spring tonic to get them out of the winter blues. Ramps are known as wild leeks, which are native to West Virginia. They belong to the lily family Read More…
West Virginia Overdose Deaths Trending Downward
WV Department of Health and Human Resources Press Release 3/2/2022 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources’ Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) has reported an improvement in the number of monthly overdose deaths from April 2021 through September 2021. This downward trend aligns with provisional data released by the U.S. Centers for Read More…
West Virginia is almost the middle of the road for Pothole complaints, #32
Written by: Brian Budzynski When it comes to the daily reality of driving on the nation’s roadways, statistics are one thing, but actually putting up with the sheer amount of cracks, delaminations, and potholes is something you can only truly measure by feedback from your fellow drivers. A January 2022 summary report from national transportation Read More…
Glenville State University, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine Enter Partnership
GLENVILLE, WV – On Friday, February 18, representatives from Glenville State University and the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) met to welcome Glenville State as a partner in the Pre-Osteopathic Medicine Program (POMP) at WVSOM. WVSOM partners with affiliate undergraduate institutions for the program, which is designed for undergraduate students who have an Read More…
WVDHHR Covid Update with more Spring Colors
2/28/2022 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of February 28, 2022, there are currently 3,045 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been nine deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,317 deaths attributed to COVID-19. DHHR has confirmed the deaths of an 83-year old male from Read More…
Gov. Justice signs Executive Order banning sale of Russian produced liquor in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has signed an Executive Order which directs the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration (ABCA) to cease the purchase and sale of all Russian produced liquor until further notice. View the Executive Order here. The Governor also directed the WVABCA Commissioner to order and make Ukrainian made Read More…
Creston News
Rev. Craig Blankenship filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church & served Holy Communion. Ruby Sutton, age 82, of Waverly passed away. She was born in Creston the daughter of Edward & Delma Pepper Grim. A memorial service is planned for a later date. William Russell Bock, age 86, of Vienna Read More…
