Day: March 20, 2020 Archives


FridayMarch 20, 2020

CAMC chief says hospitals abandoned by federal, state governments

Dave Ramsey speaks out as hospital treats first coronavirus patient.

Walmart hiring 1,400 in West Virginia due to coronavirus

Walmart is planning on hiring 150,000 new associates across the country.

Eighth coronavirus case confirmed; first case recognized in Kanawha County

The case — the first in Kanawha County — involves an adult resident who traveled to an area with a high transmission rate.

First four: A look back at WVU’s most memorable first-round wins

A look back at the most West Virginia's most memorable wins in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

Manchin, McKinley deliver messages to West Virginia residents on COVID-19

Both appeared on Friday's MetroNews 'Talkline.'

St. Albans’ best season in 16 years may have untimely end

The Red Dragons claimed their first regional title since 2004.

Morgantown church group awaiting word about border closure in Honduras

Missionary efforts slowed by coronavirus concerns.

W.Va. is working on a list of businesses considered ‘essential,’ but Justice hopes not to use it

W.Va. coronavirus cases now up to 7; Justice orders state park lodges and ATV trails closed.

Sunday service will be a lot different this week

Pastors work on delivery to a camera lens rather than a congregation for the next few Sundays, all while tending to those in need as best they can

Higher ed boards take steps to help students impacted by coronavirus

Some GPA requirements waived, deadlines lifted.

Governor Justice adamant trout stocking will go on amid virus outbreak

Trout stocking will be maintained, but State Park lodges and the Hatfield-McCoy Trails will be shutting down

Horse racing goes on in Charles Town — but with no spectators in grandstands

Racing Commission puts off decision on what to do about greyhounds.

Health official: Tucker County couple in quarantine before & after COVID-19 confirmations

The two cases have been linked to a confirmed novel coronavirus case in another state, according to James Snyder, administrator for the Tucker County Health Department.

MetroNews This Morning 3-20-20

West Virginia now has five positive cases of Covid 19, Governor Jim Justice tests negative after coming in contact with one of those positive patients, unemployment is starting to climb rapidly amid the impact of Covid 19 in West Virginia and across the nation. In Sports, Thursday marked 15 years since WVU basketball knocked off

Is America willing to sacrifice?

We are all now being impacted by the COVID-19 virus, some much more than others. At the top of the list are those who have been sickened, followed closely by those who will become infected. They are followed by individuals who must live under quarantine as a precaution. But then there are the rest—people who

US Senate Republicans release ‘Phase 3’ coronavirus package proposal

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act was unveiled Thursday.