HUNTINGTON — Unemployment claims have skyrocketed across the nation, including Appalachia, as the reaction to the coronavirus has shut down or curtailed many businesses.
HUNTINGTON — As families and significant others are pushed closer together because of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, advocates fighting against domestic violence remain on the front line, ready to address a possible uptick in abuse.
I’m at risk. No sense kidding myself. I’m 77 years old, have a history of bronchitis and sinus infection, struggle with chronic congestion and often must put a breathing strip on my nose in order to get a decent night’s sleep.
I’m somewhat tired of reading and watching all this information concerning the shortage of toilet paper across this great nation. While the lack of the white stuff may be the result of hoarding, I’d like to talk about the lack of something else the vast majority of us hillbillies depend upon…
Hindsight is 20/20, but it can be useful.
HUNTINGTON — In the midst of toilet paper scarcity caused by the novel coronavirus, West Virginia American Water is reminding people to hold off on flushing wipes, paper towels or any other substitute into the sewer systems or septic tanks.
The Senate Wednesday unanimously passed Protecting Jessica Grubb’s Legacy Act (Legacy Act), legislation introduced by U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., as part of the third COVID-19 emergency funding package. The Legacy Act will change existing privacy regulations, known as 42 CFR Part 2, surrounding medical records for those suffering with substance use disorder.
CHARLESTON — West Virginia is now eligible to receive more than $40 million to address substance use disorder, U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced Thursday.
CHARLESTON — West Virginia health officials have been warning the federal government that if video telehealth requirements for Medicare patients aren’t waived, elderly rural patients will be at a much higher risk of exposing themselves to COVID-19.
Dairy Winkle owner Kerry “Paco” Ellison recently installed a door at the store’s Campbells Creek drive-thru window to keep customers — annoyed at the restrictions of social distancing — from getting out of their cars and sticking their heads through the opening.
CHARLESTON — A business relief directory to assist those affected by economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 virus was launched on Thursday by the West Virginia Department of Commerce with information about state and federal resources available to businesses.
GASSAWAY — After floods, droughts and winter storms that tax normal channels of aid beyond their limits, the West Virginia National Guard can be counted on to step up and pitch in to keep Mountain State residents safe, sustained and supplied with what’s needed to get them back on their feet.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In order to further limit potential exposure of the COVID-19 virus to litigants, jurors, attorneys, witnesses and the general public, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued an Administrative Order declaring a Judicial Emergency from March 23 through April 1…
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CHARLESTON — Earlier this month, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signed into law a bill raising the standards on sexual assault kit testing, which will allow for faster testing and let victims keep a closer eye on their cases.
HUNTINGTON — More than 1,200 students were awarded degrees from Marshall University from July to December 2019.
PINEVILLE — It has been an eventful year for Wyoming East’s Sky Davidson.
Danny D’Antoni did his homework.
West Virginia University football coach Neal Brown spoke the truth Thursday morning.
The Independent Herald of Pineville is ceasing publication after today’s edition.
MADISON, W.Va. — A Wyoming County man involved in a mine theft at Wells Complex in Wharton was sentenced to one to five years in prison. Gary Lance Gibson, 38, of Oceana, previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy in Boone County Circuit Court.
HUNTINGTON — In an effort to help protect healthcare workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, staff members at Marshall University’s Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) have developed ways to produce face shields using 3D printing and laser technology.
HUNTINGTON - While Marshall's live spring practice schedule has taken a hit, Marshall football coach Doc Holliday said the team is using the Microsoft Teams app to conduct virtual position meetings.
HUNTINGTON — With each of the three Tri-State governors issuing stay-at-home orders over the past week, rumors have swirled on social media about Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia shutting down bridges in and out of the states in an effort to slow down the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus a…
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia attorney general is sending warning letters to landlords threatening to evict tenants left scrambling to pay bills during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
HUNTINGTON - Marshall University athletic director Mike Hamrick announced the 2020 Marshall Athletics Hall of Fame class on Wednesday.
CHARLESTON — In his latest response to the coronavirus pandemic, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Tuesday issued executive orders suspending all elective surgical procedures and directing private campground operators to refuse admittance to new out-of-state visitors.
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As the days of the coronavirus, necessitated social distancing and stay-at-home orders continue, the remainder of the prep sports schedule is further jeopardized. The resumption of basketball tournaments in both boys and girls seems doubtful at this point with spring sports also in question.
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