Day: April 7, 2020 Archives


TuesdayApril 7, 2020

Williams nominates Cornwell to police chief

Interim Police Chief Ray Cornwell has been serving since December.

Magistrate judge finds probable cause in VA doctor case

Dr. Jonathan Yates previously worked at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Beckley.

Kanawha commissioners approve ‘hero pay’ for first responders, others amid pandemic

Eligible individuals will receive an additional $4 an hour for their work dating back to March 15.

CAMC’s Ramsey thanks workers, community for efforts during pandemic

Charleston Area Medical Center president and CEO posts video message.

Employee at Sheetz in Ohio County tests positive for COVID-19

The Highlands location is closed indefinitely.

Manchin fields coronavirus questions during AARP Town Hall

AARP West Virginia encourages members to reach out with questions.

Regional & National American Legion Baseball Tournaments Canceled

Competition in WV up to the state tournament remains on as scheduled.

WVU Hall of Famer Donnie Young, longtime assistant coach, dies at 77

One of the longest-tenured members of the Mountaineer football family passed away on Tuesday.

WVU Medicine implements 4-point plan to deal with coronavirus impact

State's largest employer plans a combination of pay and benefit cuts to keep workers on when there are very few elective procedures taking place.

First unemployment payments including additional CARES cash distributed in West Virginia

WorkForce West Virginia says benefits with additional $600 a week for first 29,000 residents went out Tuesday.

State leaders say W.Va. projections are assuring, but they urge caution

Crouch hopes to do better than the models suggest.

Wheeling mayor says OVMC plan isn’t necessary; city moves closer to acquiring properties

City council approved a resolution for PPD of municipal election at the meeting.

Alabama prep QB Will Crowder commits to West Virginia

WVU picked up a recruit in familiar recruiting territory for Neal Brown and quarterbacks coach Sean Reagan.

Additional positive tests come back at Charleston nursing home

Now 5 positives with other tests pending.

Kanawha deputies investigating Cross Lanes stabbing

A domestic dispute led to the stabbing, per KCSO.

Reward offered in Greenbrier County fire which left a couple dead

State Fire Marshal offers $5,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction in fatal blaze near Ronceverte

DHHR: West Virginia surpasses 400 confirmed cases of coronavirus

67 new cases were reported on Tuesday morning.

Vegas casts skeptical eye towards WVU football rebounding in 2020

One major Vegas sportsbook expects very little out of West Virginia in 2020 -- which could turn into a good bet.

Metronews This Morning 4-7-20

Models show improvement in the possible outcome of Covid 19 in West Virginia with the potential peak next week. West Virginia records a 4th Covid 19 death. A doctor on the front lines in West Virginia urges folks to stay home and follow all recommended guidelines to stop the spread. Workforce WV gets some help

Poll finds Americans are pulling together during pandemic

A national survey finds that while most Americans are worried about the COVID-19 virus, they are willing to make sacrifices during the pandemic for the greater good. Research America questioned 600 U.S. adults between March 26-29 to collect their observations on a variety of issues related to the pandemic.  The poll has a margin of