CHARLESTON — Unemployed West Virginians who lost their jobs prior to the pandemic crisis are also eligible for an extra $600 a week in unemployment benefits, state officials emphasized this week.

CHARLESTON — More than a tenth of the state’s civilian labor force, or 90,000 people, filed for unemployment benefits last month as the coronavirus dealt a crushing blow to an already ailing West Virginia economy.

MADISON — Gubernatorial candidate Ron Stollings (D) believes his 14 years in the West Virginia Senate combined with his experience as a physician make him the right choice for governor in 2020.

MADISON — A Racine man was arrested and charged last month in connection with a robbery in the Joes Creek area of Boone County.

CHARLESTON — The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.

HUNTINGTON — With a lot of people working from home and amid social distancing mandates, several child care centers in the area have closed their doors. But instead of sitting empty, many of these facilities are instead opening up to provide care for children of essential workers.

CHARLESTON — Nearly two dozen coal companies controlled by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and his children have agreed to pay roughly $5 million to settle a federal lawsuit alleging they failed to pay mine safety fines.

CHARLESTON — It’s been 10 years since 29 men died in the Upper Big Branch mine disaster in Raleigh County, but for Gary Quarles, it still feels like yesterday.

MOUNT GAY — The two finalists for the position of president of Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College will soon meet for interviews with faculty, staff and students, as well as interested community members.

MADISON — The City of Madison has found its next councilman to replace Buddy Hudson, who has stepped in to serve as interim mayor after the passing of Mayor Sonny Howell in February.

West Virginia native Bill Withers, the soul singer and songwriter known for the hits “Lean on Me” and “Lovely Day,” has died at age 81.

BOONE COUNTY — Boone County has experienced an increase in domestic violence and general dispute calls during the COVID-19 pandemic when compared to what the Boone County Emergency Management Agency/911 center reported during the same time period a year ago.

DANVILLE – The Boone County Health Department confirmed that Boone County had notched its first case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on April 7.

Cabell County is up to seven total positive cases of COVID-19, according to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources.

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CHARLESTON — To be in line with the federal stay-at-home order in effect through April, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Wednesday extended the closure of K-12 schools and postponed the state’s primary election nearly a month.

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 — 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 — Though in-person interviews are suspended due to the pandemic, there are still plenty of ways for U.S. citizens to be counted in the 2020 Census.

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…

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.

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 — 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.

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.

CHARLESTON — The more than 114,000 estimated uninsured West Virginians will have access to COVID-19 testing and treatment covered by Medicaid.

BOONE COUNTY — Boone County Ambulance Authority Director Bryan Justice said he believes that the swift action, preparation and communication between agencies within the county put citizens in good hands as precautions regarding the COVID-19 pandemic shift into high gear across the county.