Justice and Manchin Clash Over CARES Funds Policy
Gov Jim Justice calls Sen Joe Manchins critique a political stunt after Manchin urged faster CARES Act disbursement. Manchin proposed the Local Government Relief Act to require 45 percent of received funds be sent to local governments under 500000 by June 30, citing West Virginia as example.
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Bluefield State College reports staffer tests positive for COVID
Bluefield State College confirms a staff member tested positive for COVID-19 and President Robin Capehart is isolating. The Mercer County Health Department is tracing contacts and arranging tests. Capehart wrote that he may have had contact with the employee and will follow health guidance.
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Fraudulent unemployment claims surge in West Virginia
Gov. Jim Justice cited more than 35 000 fraudulent unemployment claims filed since June 1, slowing processing and delaying payments. WorkForce WV Commissioner Scott Adkins said organized criminals exploit personal data, misrepresent facts, and that the state is cooperating with law enforcement and federal partners to address the surge.
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Cole Chevy Mountain Festival Keeps Calendar Open
Jeff Disibbio of the Chamber of Congress of the Two Virginias said he spoke with Jimmy Drew of the James H Drew Carnival on Friday and an agreed date for the annual Cole Chevy Mountain Festival secures a local entertainment option despite the pandemic.
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