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Hospitals see no indications of slow down with new pandemic high for patients

Staffing issues continue to be top concern.

Fairmont State hosting Governor’s Honors Academy in 3-year deal

The Governor's Honors Academy began in 1984, in which current high school juniors are offered opportunities to learn about a variety of issues from multiple educators.

By Mike Nolting

January 23, 2022 - 1:15 pm

Northern Panhandle, northern counties under winter weather advisory

The advisory will remain in effect until 7 p.m on Sunday.

By MetroNews Staff

January 23, 2022 - 11:41 am

Active coronavirus cases increase, hospitalizations around 1,000

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources updated its statewide dashboard Sunday.

By MetroNews Staff

January 23, 2022 - 10:40 am

Morgantown officials work to improve warming shelter operations

By Mike Nolting

January 23, 2022 - 10:07 am

Wheeling officials review 2021 call, crime statistics as Wheeling Fire Department sees busiest year

Wheeling Police Department reporting decrease in drug overdose calls.

By Jake Flatley

January 23, 2022 - 8:00 am

Ihlenfeld leads formation of unit to combat healthcare fraud

Force includes parties from the local, state and national level.

By MetroNews Staff

January 22, 2022 - 6:30 pm

The Dickinson Group to look at solar, wind, reforestation projects in West Virginia

The group has partnered with Edelen Renewables from Kentucky.

By MetroNews Staff

January 22, 2022 - 4:22 pm

Federal agencies release report on Martinsburg PFAS presence

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry studied the human impact of polyfluoroalkyl substances in Martinsburg and Berkeley County.

By MetroNews Staff

January 22, 2022 - 2:05 pm

Covid hospitalizations near 1,000

Covid map shows high rate of spread in 46 counties.

By Jeff Jenkins

January 22, 2022 - 12:49 pm

DOH awards contract for replacing McDowell County bridge

SMH Construction Company Inc. received the $1.6 million contract for replacing the Big Creek Arch Bridge.

By MetroNews Staff

January 22, 2022 - 10:00 am

WVU Medicine sets new vaccination deadline for workers

Original deadline was last fall.

By MetroNews Staff

January 22, 2022 - 8:15 am

Kanawha County sets one day record in COVID cases

Health officer urges vaccinations.

By MetroNews Staff

January 22, 2022 - 4:25 am

Police say man tried to damage ex-girlfriend's property twice with fire

Arrest comes after 10-month investigation.

By Mike Nolting

January 21, 2022 - 4:27 pm

ChalleNGe Academy graduate prepares for West Point journey

William Farkas earns appointment.

By Mike Nolting

January 21, 2022 - 3:28 pm

West Virginia gets closer to record number of covid-19 hospitalizations

By Brad McElhinny

January 21, 2022 - 1:33 pm

Debate heats up on bill to remove mask mandates in WV schools

The bill is before the House Judiciary Committee.

By Carrie Hodousek

January 21, 2022 - 1:09 pm

WV surpasses 5,600 COVID deaths, adds new Omicron cases

Active cases increased by more than 1,000 in Friday's state DHHR report.

By MetroNews Staff

January 21, 2022 - 10:43 am

Higher education system holds tight while adjusting to pandemic challenges

By Brad McElhinny

January 21, 2022 - 10:15 am

Video, updates: Governor to provide pandemic update at 10:30 a.m.

Additional information can be found at CDC’s Situation Summary or at DHHR’s COVID-19 information hotline, 1-800-887-4304.

By MetroNews Staff

January 21, 2022 - 9:43 am

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