Jim Lewis, Charleston Priest And Activist, Dies At 90
A longtime Charleston priest, activist and central figure in one of West Virginia’s most turbulent cultural conflicts has died. The Rev. Jim Lewis was 90.
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Justice Encourages Boosters, Flu Shots As Temperatures Drop
Gov. Jim Justice reported nine more deaths during his COVID-19 briefing Wednesday afternoon.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsBA.5 Surge Still Weeks Away From Peak
Coronavirus cases continue their climb in West Virginia, but the peak is yet to come.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState Leaders Renew Calls For Vaccination Amid BA.5 Surge
As cases of the highly infectious BA.5 COVID-19 variant continue to rise, state leaders are renewing calls for West Virginians to get vaccinated and boosted.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHoyer Receives ‘Spirit Of The Valley’ Award
The YMCA of the Kanawha Valley presented the Spirit of the Valley award to retired Maj. Gen. James Hoyer at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center Wednesday.
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W.Va. Likely Facing Fifth Coronavirus Surge This Winter
As COVID-19 continues to spread in West Virginia, it will likely put increased pressure on hospitals. Retired Maj. Gen. James Hoyer, head of the Joint Interagency Task Force, reported during Gov. Jim Justice’s regular coronavirus briefing that the reproduction number of COVID-19 is now 1.04.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCoronavirus Cases In W.Va. Rise, Hoyer Retires From National Guard And Takes On New Role At WVU
As we enter into Thanksgiving week, West Virginia’s coronavirus numbers continue to climb. Gov. Jim Justice in his latest virtual press briefing called on West Virginians to consider making changes to their Thanksgiving celebrations this year.
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