Ascend WY program offers $12000 remote worker incentive
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice announced Ascend WY funded by Brad Smith and his wife Alys. The initiative targets professionals who love outdoor recreation, offering a $12,000 incentive package and a year of free outdoor activities. Smith, Intuit Executive Chairman, grew up in Kenova and aims to boost WV by leveraging remote work trends.
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Mercer 911 dispatchers honored during Telecommunicators Week
National Telecommunicators Week honors Mercer County 911 dispatchers who manage urgent calls. The Princeton event notes high tech gear and festive balloons while highlighting the demanding work of handling upset callers, coordinating responders, and documenting critical information for on scene teams.
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COVID-19 Variant Cases Rise in West Virginia
In Charleston, health officials report growing COVID variant cases and rising positive virus totals as Dr. Clay Marsh notes ongoing increases during Governor Justice’s pandemic briefing.
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Bluefield Parents Shocked as 7 Week Old Baby Tests Positive for COVID
Bluefield couple Jack and Katherine Garwood learned their 7 week old Gemma tested positive for COVID-19 after a routine nasal swab. They expressed disbelief that a baby could contract the virus, noting ongoing symptoms like congestion breathing difficulty and a slight fever. The pediatrician reassured them Gemma will recover.
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