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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF CALHOUN COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA THE HONORABLE ANITA HAROLD ASHLEY, JUDGE January 20, 2022 Thursday 9:00 A.M. 19-JD-7 In Re: M.T.K. Review Hearing Counsel: Jim E. Samples, S.P.A. Rebecca Johnson, GAL Erica Brannon Gunn 9:00 A.M. 22-F-1 State vs. Amy Lou Yoak First Appearance Counsel: Nigel E. Jeffries, P.A. 9:05 A.M. Read More…
CHARLESTON, W. Va., Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — West Virginia students, teachers, and parents — many of them decked out in their school colors — will rally at the State Capitol to show their support for school choice and celebrate West Virginia’s expanding education options next week. The celebration brings together families and educators from all educational backgrounds and will Read More…
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — As the U.S. Senate continues to evaluate voting rights legislation, sports leaders with West Virginia ties have sent a letter to Senator Joe Manchin and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer supporting the passage of much-needed, balanced legislation with proven safeguards for voter participation and election integrity. The leaders signing the letter represent several generations of West Virginia’s storied sports icons starting with Jerry Read More…
1/17/2022 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of January 17, 2022, there are currently 20,392 COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 19 deaths reported since the last report, with atotal of 5,535 deaths attributed to COVID-19. DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a 49-year old female from Berkeley County, Read More…
WV DOH Calhoun Division were busy Sunday preparing to get ahead of the winter storm that is expected to bring up to 8 inches of snow and possibly ice. Crew Chief Rick Hopkins stated that currently they have approximately 2500 tons of salt and 9-10 trucks available to keep the roads clear. County citizens are Read More…
COVID-19 Daily Update 1-14-2022 1/14/2022 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of January 14, 2022, there are currently 17,364 COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 13 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 5,516 deaths attributed to COVID-19. DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a 66-year Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today declared a State of Preparedness for all 55 counties in West Virginia due to the winter storm event forecast to hit the state Sunday. Click here to view State of Preparedness declaration The declaration directs the State Emergency Operations Center and its partner agencies to prepare to respond to the Read More…
UPDATE: 1/13/22Governor feeling much betterCHARLESTON, WV – Below is an update on the health condition of Gov. Jim Justice following his diagnosis of COVID-19 on Tuesday: Gov. Justice continues to experience mild symptoms, but feels much better today. His monoclonal antibody treatment was received well and has begun to mitigate his symptoms. “Thankfully, I am feeling much Read More…
Senator Joe Manchin continues to block his support for the filibuster even though his constituents push for change to the Senate rule in order to pass voting rights legislation. “We need some good rules changes to make the place work better. But getting rid of the filibuster doesn’t make it work better,” Manchin told reporters. Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV – Today, upon the sudden onset of symptoms Gov. Jim Justice received a positive PCR test for COVID-19. Confirmatory testing was performed by the West Virginia State Lab with an additional positive result. An additional test is being administered tonight to confirm the initial PCR results. The Governor, who is fully vaccinated and boosted, is Read More…