West Virginia to tap $1.25 billion in federal aid for shortfall
Gov. Jim Justice said WV will use newly arriving federal funds to cover a $356 million COVID-19 fiscal shortfall without layoffs. About 45 percent of the money goes to counties and cities, with guidelines on permissible uses expected next week. DHHR Secretary Bill Crouch announced uniform social distancing guidelines statewide.
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Bill Crouch
Department of Health and Human Resources
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Cole Chevy Mountain Festival Plans Put On Hold
Plans for the Cole Chevy Mountain Festival in Bluefield are on hold due to stay-at-home orders and social distancing rules. The event was slated for May 29 to June 7, with decisions hinging on reopening timelines, governor orders, and cancellations impacting entertainers, vendors, the Drew Carnival, and City of Bluefield coordination.
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Jeff Disibbio
Chamber of Commerce
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Disibbio
James H. Drew
Monroe County Reports Second Corona Case Emerges
Monroe County Health Department confirms second coronavirus case on Thursday and says it is investigating the new case and will notify close contacts to monitor for symptoms as 45 test results from Mercer County await confirmation.
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Travel restrictions enacted in Grundy Buchanan County
Grundy Buchanan County trustees cap travel from outside the county in an emergency ordinance to curb the coronavirus spread after Mountain Mission School reports 12 positive COVID-19 cases. Enforcement may prove difficult for local authorities.
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Buchanan County
Board of Supervisors
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