Tag: West Virginia
COVID HOSPITALIZATIONS REACH ALL-TIME RECORD HIGH
On Wednesday, Gov. Justice reported that there are now 18,149 active cases of COVID-19 and 1,043 COVID-related hospitalizations statewide; the highest number of hospitalizations for any day since the start of the pandemic. The cumulative percent positivity rate stands at 7.85%. COVID-19 Dashboard | Coronavirus.wv.govAn updated breakdown of the West Virginia County Alert Map is as follows:Red (40) | Orange (8) | Gold Read More…
French Creek Freddie’s 45th Celebration
Jan. 25, 2022 FRENCH CREEK, WV — West Virginia’s Groundhog Day celebration will be a milestone event for French Creek Freddie, who will make his 45th weather forecast during a public event at the State Wildlife Center on Feb. 2. The family friendly event is free to attend and gates will open at 8:30 a.m. Groundhog Day Read More…
COVID-19 update
1/25/2022 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of January 25, 2022, there are currently 19,277 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been five deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 5,650 deaths attributed to COVID-19. DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a 53-year old male from Read More…
The 1982 Foundation is Restoring History and Hope
Tuesday evening brought together the leaders of the 1982 Foundation, under the direction of Crystal Mersh, to discuss the up and coming plans for 2022. Eleven members joined the online Zoom meeting to listen and add their input on the event calendar which is filled with opportunity. The Mission of the 1982 Foundation is to Read More…
Covid-19 Update
COVID-19 Daily Update 1-24-2022 1/24/2022 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of January 24, 2022, there are currently 21,417 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 36 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 5,645 deaths attributed to COVID-19. DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a Read More…
Gov. Justice Makes History with “West Virginia School Choice Week” Proclamation; Joins More than 30 Governors in Celebrating Education
West Virginia communities to hold more than 150 events as part of nation’s largest annual celebration of school choiceCHARLESTON, W.Va., Jan. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — For the first time in the state’s history, a West Virginia governor has officially recognized the last week of January as “West Virginia School Choice Week.” Gov. Jim Justice has signed a proclamation recognizing School Choice Read More…
West Virginia Utility Assistance Program
Dollar Energy Fund’s West Virginia Utility Assistance Program assists eligible utility customers with their gas, electric and water bills. Eligible customers receive a one-time grant applied directly to their utility bill. Our program is a fund of last resort because it goes above and beyond what is available through federal, state and other programs. The West Virginia Read More…
West Virginia again breaks record for lowest unemployment rate in state history
Seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreases to 3.7% – breaking the all-time state record for the 3rd straight month CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 3.7% for December 2021; breaking the all-time record for the lowest unemployment rate recorded in state history for the 3rd consecutive month. Read More…