Mask mandate considered as COVID-19 cases rise in West Virginia
Gov. Jim Justice warned that mask wearing and crowd limits could be enacted if outbreaks persist in churches and other venues. He cited six church outbreaks including Graystone Baptist Church in Greenbrier County, seven cases tied to a Myrtle Beach trip in Preston County, and urged adherence to guidelines while noting he remains reluctant to mandate masks publicly to avoid division.
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Bland County records first COVID-19 case in county
Bland County health officials confirmed the first COVID-19 case, while Mercer County reports its 15th infection in a White community. Mount Rogers Health District director Karen Shelton urged responsible actions and isolation guidance as cases rise across the district.
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McDowell County Grand Jury Indicts Susan Shepherd in DUI Death
The June 2020 McDowell County Grand Jury returned 23 true bill indictments. Susan Shepherd, 50, of Bradshaw, was indicted on one count of driving under the influence resulting in death and one count of negligent homicide. The DUI death involves a June 5, 2019 crash that killed Eric Presley of Anawalt. Shepherd was hospitalized after the wreck and arrested June 24, 2019. Chief Deputy James E. Muncy led the McDowell County Sheriff's Office proceedings.
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Concord University cuts degree options amid student trend shifts
Concord University in Athens says several degree options will no longer accept new students while online offerings expand. Geography, Recreation and Tourism Management, and the Master's in Special Education will pause new admissions. current students may finish their degrees. Provisional enrollment may begin in the Master’s in Special Education when cohorts grow. the provost notes nationwide program phasing reflects changing student interest more than program value.
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