Day: March 27, 2020 Archives


FridayMarch 27, 2020

Confirmed coronavirus cases jumps to 96

Monongalia County has the most reported cases to the state with 23, followed by Kanawha County.

Trump signs coronavirus economic package

The U.S. House of Representatives approved the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act by voice vote Friday.

Marshall announces Hall of Fame class for 2020

Two-time Super Bowl winner Albert McClellan, standout golfer Sam O'Dell among group of inductees.

Prisoners released as coronavirus precaution

Most were parolees in jail for parole violations.

Justice says he is ‘flat mad’ after 2 erroneous death reports

Morgantown nursing home takes blame for incorrect report of resident's death.

How sweet it was: Looking back at West Virginia’s top Sweet 16 games

A look back at the joy and heartbreak of the most memorable Sweet 16 games in WVU basketball history.

Three counties report confirmed coronavirus cases

Cases in Greenbrier, Marion and Pleasants counties will be added to the list.

Residents in Charleston senior living home test negative for COVID-19

All residents were tested after one resident tested positive on Wednesday.

Elkins officer shot in line of duty

Suspect with rifle is behind bars after he allegedly shot a patrolman twice in Elkins Thursday night after refusing commands to drop his weapon.

Overloaded electrical cord blamed in fatal blaze

Teenager died in Thursday fire.

Coronavirus: Crouch says now is no time for complacency

DHHR secretary says data "a little misleading."

Resident fishing license waived for 30 days

Governor Jim Justice gives a 30 day free fishing period for W.Va. residents. No license or stamps required. All other laws apply.

Help for West Virginia businesses during pandemic takes many forms

"There's a huge need among businesses for financial resources to help them get through this," said Debra Martin, director of the West Virginia Small Business Development Center.

Weir’s Sebastian Spencer sprints to the UNC track program

Spencer turned in an electrifying performance at the 2019 state meet.

Metronews This Morning 3-27-20

We’re up to 76 Corona virus cases in West Virginia, a rate which continues to climb as expected–but state Coronavirus Czar Dr. Clay Marsh sees reason for optimism in West Virginia if we keep practicing what has been happening. The virus is taking a toll other ways with more than 42,000 West Virginians filing for

Lacy heads all-state team in Class AAA; Big Reds’ Wilson, Crites honored

Only Parkersburg has multiple selections on first team.

Early hopeful signs in West Virginia’s fight against COVID-19

Doctor Clay Marsh, sounded hopeful, but also cautious on Talkline Thursday. WVU’s Vice President and Executive Dean for Health Sciences, who Governor Justice has just named the state’s COVID-19 Czar, had just seen new numbers on the infection rate in West Virginia. “Two days ago, it was 5.1 percent (percent of confirmed cases of those