In addition to closing state park lodges and the Hatfield-McCoy Trail on Friday, Gov. Jim Justice issued an executive order suspending a variety of regulations aimed at […]
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Gov. Justice closes state park lodges, Hatfield-McCoy Trails; makes plea for blood donations
MORGANTOWN – Gov. Jim Justice on Friday announced additional closures related to containing the coronavirus. This time, it’s lodges at the state parks. Justice said 69% of […]
Marion delegates lead to keep Fairmont Regional open; Justice describes alternate idea
By Suzanne Elliott and David Beard MORGANTOWN — Marion County’s three state delegates asked Gov. Jim Justice to use his executive powers and keep Fairmont Regional Medical […]
Gov. Justice closes barber shops, hair salons; tests negative for COVID-19
Gov. Jim Justice on Thursday ordered all barber shops, hair salons and nail salons closed as of 11:59 p.m. Thursday evening. He also revealed he tested negative […]
Gov. Justice issues executive order to ensure unemployment benefits during COVID-19 emergency
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice issued an executive order Thursday afternoon directing the Department of Commerce and WorkForce West Virginia to provide unemployment benefits to workers affected […]
DMV announces regional office closures, deadline extensions
MORGANTOWN — The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles will close to the public beginning Thursday. Out of an abundance of caution, and in accordance with the most […]
Justice adds gyms, health clubs, rec facilities to COVID-19 closure list
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice on Wednesday extended his business closure order to include gyms, health clubs and recreational facilities. He also repeated his plea for people […]
Secretary of state opens absentee voting to virtually all voters to address coronavirus challenges
The May 12 primary election will remain on schedule, but essentially every voter in the state will be permitted to vote absentee based on emergency rules the […]
Gov. Justice declares state of emergency, says don’t panic, be a good West Virginian
MORGANTONW — Gov. Jim Justice declared a state of emergency in all 55 counties on Monday in connection with the coronavirus pandemic. While there are no confirmed […]
AG Morrisey addresses consumer issues during COVID-19 pandemic
MORGANTOWN — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey briefed the press Monday on what his office is doing during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “This is a time to prepare, […]
