Day: March 25, 2020 Archives


WednesdayMarch 25, 2020

Neal Brown attempting to run tight ship amid coronavirus challenges

West Virginia's football coach discussed his attempts to navigate the Mountaineers through a worldwide health crisis.

How the federal financial relief package could aid West Virginia citizens and businesses

Senate ready to roll out historic $2 trillion economic relief bill.

Resident in Charleston senior living home tests positive for coronavirus

Team to test all 81 residents at Brookdale Charleston Gardens.

Extension of school closure a blow to potential resumption of prep sports

WVSSAC's Bernie Dolan: 'We're approaching a point of no return.'

Justice extends school closures and income tax deadline

Justice quickly departs daily press briefing, saying he has to call White House.

WVU moving May commencement online

WVU President Gordon Gee says it will be different but still a celebration.

National Guard offers support to Mountaineer Food Bank

Guard members respond with a variety of missions amid Covid 19 pandemic in the state.

Kanawha County Schools relaunches meal program with multi-day packs

Nutrition Director complimentary of hundreds of workers.

False start to track season a new experience for Jon Griffith in 32nd season

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — In a normal spring sports season, the Bridgeport track and field teams would be preparing for their first home meet of the season this weekend. This year, track and all spring sports are halted until at least April 10 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Bridgeport boys track head coach Jon Griffith is

Leaders of faith pray amid virus pandemic

Gov. Justice and faith leaders in West Virginia pause to lift up prayers and seek a higher power amid pandemic's climb

Jefferson County Schools closing for the remainder of academic year

Teachers have been attending training on virtual classroom tools to help navigate the new teaching process.

COVID-19 testing site additions continue for Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department

"I think people are starting to see the value in trying to do what is necessary so we don't have an epidemic here," said Carrie Brainard with the Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department.

Promising freshman season for Hedgesville’s Chase DeLauter at JMU cut short

DeLauter started every game and hit leadoff for James Madison.

Metronews This Morning

Numbers of Covid 19 cases in West Virginia take a dramatic jump. Monongalia County is hardest hit with half their cases in a single nursing home. CAMC and other health care outlets struggle for supplies amid the growing pandemic, and the state’s Health Officer on what to do if you’ve been exposed or test positive.

Saint Joe’s Adkins captains Class A all-state team

Irish, Parkersburg Catholic and Summers County each place two on top unit.

West Virginia’s Day of Prayer

Governor Jim Justice has called for this to be a Day of Prayer in West Virginia, as our citizens adjust to life under the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated economic fallout. “We should be looking to God every day,” said Justice, who is a devout Christian. “We surely to goodness want to