WorkForce West Virginia taking in additional employees to handle claims

Gov. Jim Justice announced the hiring changes during Friday's coronavirus briefing.

West Virginia gets better outlook, four new hotspots and ‘hero pay’

Justice encourages residents to continue social distancing efforts.

Morgantown’s Kaitlyn Ammons commits to Big East Champion DePaul

Ammons selected DePaul over a number of Division I offers, including Boston College.

Monongalia County health officials ready for possible surge

Modeling shows county has enough beds, ventilators and hospital staff.

W.Va. public colleges get $55 million in federal relief

Half that money goes to aid students whose lives have been disrupted.

Freezing temperatures in forecast for many counties

Low 30s expected Friday night.

Boone blaze damages apartment building

Residents looking for other places to live.

Ohio defensive end Hammond Russell commits to West Virginia

West Virginia's 2021 recruiting class continues to grow with the addition of a defensive end.

Golf courses have already taken social distancing steps; WVGA sees Justice order as reinforcement

Golf playing numbers are up for this time of year.

Nursing homes express concern about protective equipment supplies

The association noted that 20,000 health care workers care for nearly 12,000 residents in long-term care in West Virginia.

DHHR: State positive test rate for coronavirus remains below 4 percent

Friday morning numbers released.

Marshall’s Jarrod West enters name into NBA Draft process

The Clarksburg native and Marshall standout will receive important feedback in the NBA draft process.

Metronews This Morning 4-10-20

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Faith leaders adjusting to virtual Holy Week

Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston will be streaming Easter Sunday service online.

Pandemic creates budget problems for the state

West Virginia individuals, businesses and institutions are taking a serious financial hit because of the pandemic. The state’s economy has slowed dramatically, hundreds of non-essential businesses have closed, and tens of thousands of people have been laid off. The number of people filing for unemployment continues at a record pace.  WorkForce West Virginia reports nearly