CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has agreed to debate Democratic challenger Ben Salango before they face off in the November elections, the incumbent Republican’s campaign said Wednesday. The announcement comes after Justice declined to debate his GOP opponents ahead of the…
Read MoreWASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added a substantial 4.8 million jobs in June, and the unemployment rate fell to 11.1%, as the job market improved for a second straight month yet still remained far short of regaining the colossal losses it suffered this spring. The nation has now recovered roughly…
Read MoreSeveral local counties are confirming new COVID-19 cases.
Read MoreThe Martin County Health Department released a statement Wednesday announcing one new case of the COVID-19 virus within the county. According to the statement, the patient is a 50-year-old female, who is symptomatic. Officials said they do not believe that the case is travel related and the patient…
Read MoreFireworks displays will be held in two Letcher County communities for the Independence Day holiday.
Read MoreNew COVID-19 testing opportunities will be available in Wise County throughout the month of July.
Read MoreJury trials can resume in West Virginia’s court system.
Read MoreWest Virginia Gov. Jim Justice is done talking about why he pushed out a top health official
Read MoreHAZARD, Ky. (MTN) — The Kentucky River District Health Department has released a statement regarding reports of a recent increase of overdoses in Eastern Kentucky. According to a Facebook post from the Kentucky River District Health Department, “this area has experienced a recent increase…
Read MoreKentucky hires firm to help process jobless claims backlog
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