Day: April 26, 2020 Archives


SundayApril 26, 2020

Manchin credits Justice for ‘cautious’ approach to coronavirus

U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Gov. Jim Justice have exchanged barbs in the past.

Oscar Tshiebwe to return for sophomore season at WVU

Tshiebwe will remove his name from NBA Draft consideration.

Monongalia education leaders already thinking about ‘summer slide’

Students are at risk of losing skills during the summer vacation period.

No delays for Yeager Airport, Marshall with aviation school

The construction remains on schedule.

DMV regional offices exploring changes post-coronavirus

Discussions underway with offices now closed.

Bureau of Prisons responds to inmate COVID-19 transfer plan

Hazelton and Gilmer 2 of 10 quarantine sites.

Despite dire budget predictions, Justice says he isn’t worried about fiscal problems

State's predictions indicate $500 million budget gap, but other analysts suggest it could be much worse.

WVU Medicine doctor receives approval for coronavirus treatment

Dr. Brian Peppers' proposed treatment option involves using convalescent donor plasma and antibodies.

State records 34th coronavirus-related death

Officials identified the person as an 88-year-old woman.

FEMA focuses on testing support as part of West Virginia pandemic response

"A lot has already happened (with testing), but more is coming online," said MaryAnn Tierney, regional administrator for FEMA Region III.

Man chased down after alleged carjacking

Charleston police say suspect held woman at gunpoint while she showed him how to start vehicle.

State behind new app to help with drug addiction during pandemic

Office of Drug Control Policy wants patients in recovery to stay connected.

Noah Adams wins Hardman Award as state’s top amateur athlete

The Independence High School graduate finished the season ranked second in the nation at 197 pounds.