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A man who says he alerted authorities to a string of suspicious patient deaths at a West Virginia veterans hospital has filed a lawsuit claiming he was wrongfully suspended because of his actions, a newspaper reported. Top Featured Tags: – West Virginia News Press Release Distribution Service

Two days after bars were allowed to reopen in Monongalia County, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has again ordered them closed. That order comes as students from West Virginia University finished their first week of classes and filled downtown Morgantown in droves. Justice said Wednesday that bars in Monongalia would close Wednesday at 4 p.m.…

The West Virginia Department of Education announced Saturday that nine counties will begin with only remote learning for the week of Sept. 6 through 12. State officials rolled out updated data Saturday at 9 p.m. Monongalia, Fayette, Kanawha, Logan, Mercer, Mingo, Monroe, Putnam and Wayne counties will not initially open for in-person instruction. Top Featured…

West Virginia University reported its highest number of daily coronavirus cases among students for the second straight day. The 48 confirmed student cases reported Thursday out of 408 tests given equates to a positive case rate of 11.8%. It marks the fourth straight time that the rate has exceeded 10%. By comparison, the statewide seven-day…

Coronavirus outbreaks at West Virginia correctional facilities continue to grow, the governor announced on Wednesday. Five additional inmates have tested positive at Mount Olive Correctional Complex since Monday, according to state data, bringing the total to 143 positives cases. Gov. Jim Justice said 18 staff members there were also confirmed to be infected. Top Featured…

A second county in West Virginia is on track to have schools go virtual-instruction only and cancel extracurricular activities after an increase in coronavirus cases reported on Friday, a day before the state will announce which public schools are allowed to reopen next week. Top Featured Tags: – West Virginia News Press Release Distribution Service

A complaint filed last year against West Virginia officials, alleging that they violated the rights of a dozen foster care children, could expand after attorneys filed a new motion this week to represent the more than 6,900 minors in the state’s child welfare system. Top Featured Tags: – West Virginia News Press Release Distribution Service

With the 2020 census count concluding at the end of this month, West Virginia is the second most accounted for state. Newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that all but 4.6 percent of West Virginians have filled out the once-in-a-decade population count, putting the state behind only Idaho for most people counted…

What happens when strangers with cameras come to Appalachia? It’s a complicated topic that many Appalachians have strong feelings about. We’re taking another listen to an episode we aired in 2015 , but it seems like this issue never goes away. Who gets to tell our story? What is the right way to photograph a…

On this West Virginia Morning , we talk about pictures — and who takes them and what that means in Appalachia. Also, in this show, we hear about a county court in Kentucky that passed a resolution for a Confederate monument to remain on the grounds there, and we bring you this week’s Mountain Stage…

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ben Salango and union leaders in West Virginia education say Gov. Jim Justice and state officials are not doing enough for a safe reopening of schools next week. Top Featured Tags: – West Virginia News Press Release Distribution Service

You may have heard the Paw Paw, but how much do you really know about this mysterious Appalachian fruit? Learn about the Paw Paw from WVU Core Arboretum Directory Zack Fowler! Paw Paws are the only member of the Asimina family that do not grow in the tropics—instead they grow here in Appalachia. But they…

On Wednesday, dozens of bright yellow signs were sprinkled across more than a dozen towns in Putnam and Kanawha counties, some accompanied by purple balloons, others leading to tents and tables with bright yellow bags and pamphlets. “FREE NALOXONE TODAY,” the signs advertised. “OVERDOSE REVERSAL DRUG.” Naloxone, sometimes called Narcan, is a medication that can…

On this West Virginia Morning , we check in with teams distributing anti-overdose drugs to some communities in West Virginia. Also, in this show, West Virginia isn’t the only state grappling with coal industry challenges. We explore how declines in the industry have affected Colorado. Top Featured Tags: – West Virginia News Press Release Distribution…

Colton Mearkle is a registered nurse at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia. When the pandemic began, his floor was converted to caring for COVID-19 patients. He spoke with Eric Douglas recently about treating coronavirus patients and what he wants the rest of us to know. This interview has been lightly edited for clarity.…

On this West Virginia Morning , we hear from a nurse who is taking care of COVID-19 patients. Also, in this show, we listen back to an interview with Jeanette Walls, author of “The Glass Castle.” Top Featured Tags: – West Virginia News Press Release Distribution Service

The Trump administration is ordering a halt on evictions nationwide through December for people who have lost work during the pandemic and don’t have other good housing options. The new eviction ban is being enacted through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The goal is to stem the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak, which…

With the start of a new month, some workers may get a boost in their take-home pay. The Trump administration has given employers the option to stop collecting payroll taxes for most workers through the end of this year. President Trump announced the move three weeks ago , after failing to reach a deal with…

On this West Virginia Morning , we hear an excerpt from a recent episode of Us & Them that explores how the coronavirus pandemic exploded telehealth use in the state. Also, in this show, we hear about the sport of Falconry. Top Featured Tags: – West Virginia News Press Release Distribution Service

President Trump on Monday declined to condemn the actions of the 17-year-old suspect in the shooting of three protesters against police brutality in Kenosha, Wis., claiming, without evidence, that it appeared the gunman was acting in self-defense. Kyle Rittenhouse has been charged with six criminal counts, including first-degree intentional homicide, for the shooting last week…

On this West Virginia Morning , we look at politics, opioid overdose prevention, the pandemic, and of course, school. Top Featured Tags: – West Virginia News Press Release Distribution Service

As the fall semester gets underway, college students are reuniting with their friends, getting (re)acquainted with campus and doing what college students often do: partying. But in the time of the coronavirus, as more parties surface university administrators have been quick to condemn — and even berate — the behavior of students. “Be better. Be…