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FridayMarch 13, 2020

Big 12 cancels remainder of spring sports seasons

The Big 12 pulled the plug on all spring sports schedules Friday.

Wheeling-Charleston Diocese suspending Mass due to coronavirus

The decision comes after Gov. Jim Justice announced all schools in West Virginia will be closed until further notice.

Burch expects schools to be fully staffed with students gone

State superintendent says teachers, school service personnel can provide valuable services to students who have been told to stay home.

Justice, WVU Medicine announce plans for new Fairmont hospital

WVU Medicine will first run emergency department at Fairmont Regional Hospital.

Kanawha, Charleston officials lay out plans for COVID-19

Officials wrote a joint letter for federal help.

Girls basketball coaches hopeful state tournament can resume

The girls state basketball tournament was suspended Thursday afternoon.

Jarrod West feels affects from loss of high school, college basketball

Notre Dame boys coach has two standout sons on hardcourt — one a starting guard on his Irish team, the other a starting guard at Marshall.

Schools are closing in West Virginia until further notice

"We've got to close the schools," said Governor Jim Justice.

Teamsters go on strike at AHF Products

Teamsters off the job over claims of safety issues at the plant in Beverly, but the two sides have been at odds over a new contract for weeks.

Warner close to seeking special session to propose voting changes prior to May 12 primary

Secretary of State says county clerks need time to prepare in case coronavirus impacts voting.

Flash flooding closes schools creates problems in coalfields

Low level flooding closes schools, covers roads in several communities of Mingo and Wyoming Counties

One dead in Wayne County restaurant shooting

An employee was found dead in the kitchen of Tudor's.

Several more W.Va. colleges and universities change calendar due to coronavirus

University of Charleston is moving the rest of the semester online.

Morgantown Police forced to deploy tear gas to break up Sunnyside party

Ten people have been charged for allegedly throwing debris at officers.

Metronews This Morning 3-13-20

Nearly all public gatherings of any size have come to a halt amid fears and worry about the potential spread of Covid19 Corona Virus. The NCAA, Big XII, Conference USA, and the girls and boys state basketball tournaments are cancelled. No positive cases of the virus in West Virginia are reported. State officials will hold

WV tries to get ahead of COVID-19

Earlier this week, I wrote in a commentary about the national media coverage of the coronavirus that, “It’s beginning to feel like some of the coverage is overwrought.” That seems like such a long time ago now.  I wish I had not been so flippant. The stock market’s continued plunge, the mass cancellation of events