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WednesdayMarch 18, 2020

Coronavirus testing site opening Thursday in Huntington

Individuals with a valid order from a doctor will be allowed to be tested.

Trump approves coronavirus measure; US Senate prepares work on 3rd bill

Senators voted 90-8 on the bill; Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., were among the majority.

2nd coronavirus case in West Virginia confirmed

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources said the individual is a Mercer County resident.

West Virginia University moving rest of spring semester online

The WVU Board of Governors recommended the action at an emergency meeting on Wednesday.

Some teachers returning to school Thursday as unconventional semester continues

The school closures are scheduled to continue statewide until at least next Friday, March 27.

After stellar season at PBA, Nunn ‘devastated’ to miss out on postseason

Fairmont Senior graduate awaiting word on whether college career is yet over.

Restaurants, patrons feel the crunch with immediate closures

Restaurant official in WV says place couldn't deal with being closed for more than 30 days.

Toyota announces 2-day closure for thorough cleaning, employee assistance

Company halting production at all North American operations next Monday-Tuesday in connection with coronavirus.

W.Va. voters may cite health concerns to ask for absentee balloting, Warner and Morrisey say

Morrisey, Warner say emergency declaration will provide flexibility for May 12 W.Va. election.

Hospitals pick up pace with remote testing

CAMC, WVU Medicine screening for coronavirus at remote sites.

Former advocacy group worker sentenced to home confinement for embezzlement

Christopher Kimes took more than $60,000 in 83 seperate transactions.

Manchin says state leaders should stop Fairmont Regional from closing now

Senator calls for emergency funds to be used to keep hospital open during pandemic.

Hurricane’s quest for sixth consecutive state title delayed

Softball and all other spring sports were scheduled to hold first contests today.

West Virginia finishes 24th in final AP basketball poll

Despite not playing a game, West Virginia dropped a spot in the season's final poll.

West Virginia asked for 160,000 protective medical masks. This week’s shipment had 2,200

New request says first shipment was woefully under the allotment that was promised."

Goodwill, other nonprofits operating in pandemic — for now

"This is a very fluid situation," said Kathy McKinley, director of community relations at Goodwill Industries of Kanawha Valley.

MetroNews This Morning 3-18-20

West Virginia is dealing with its first confirmed case of Covid 19 Corona Virus amid the global pandemic. Governor Justice orders bars and restaurants dining rooms closed amid tightening restrictions in an attempt to halt the spread. In Sports, several professional athletes now confirm they have tested positive for Covid 19. These stories and more

Politics continue in WV, even in the face of the pandemic

Normally this time of year we would be talking and writing a lot about the upcoming election. The West Virginia Primary is just 55 days away. County clerks will begin mailing absentee ballots to voters within a few days. There are some legitimate questions about whether this election can be carried out normally because of

Buckhannon man indicted for allegedly making a bomb, possessing firearms

The charges stem from an incident earlier this month in Upshur County.