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Board of Governors approves reduced 2020-21 budget; No tuition or residence hall increases for coming academic year

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Marshall University Board of Governors today approved the institution’s core operating budget for the new fiscal year, which begins July 1. The $293 million budget is a decrease from last year because of anticipated revenue …

DHHR confirms 32 new COVID-19 cases in West Virginia in Thursday morning report

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources confirmed 32 new cases of COVID-19 in the state in its morning report on Thursday. The report from the DHHR stated that as of 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 25, there have been a …

West Virginia Gov. Justice accepts resignation of top health official amid coronavirus

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice forced out a top health official Wednesday, hours after he publicly criticized the state’s active coronavirus caseload as potentially …

Wicomico Co. Man Arrested On Drug, Weapons Charges

A 20-year-old man is facing drug-and-weapons offenses following an investigation that lasted about a month into a ‘suspected criminal gang member,’ according to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office. Chase Morgan is accused of selling controlled dangerous …

West Virginia gov. forces out top health official over coronavirus numbers

Hours after suggesting that West Virginia’s coronavirus numbers were overstated, Gov. Jim Justice forced out the commissioner of his public health bureau. Cathy Slemp abruptly resigned Wednesday after the Republican governor vented during a news conference …

West Virginia DC Vic Koenning Releases Apology, Says He ‘Never Intended’ For His Actions To Be ‘Insensitive’

West Virginia defensive coordinator Vic Koenning released an apology late Wednesday afternoon after accusations from Kerry Martin. Martin accused Koenning of “heinous actions” after allegedly lecturing him on religion, calling him “retarded,” talking about …

Flight hero Chuck Yeager, who put eastern Kern on the map, will be honored by CSUB

When Chuck Yeager proved humans could fly faster than the speed of sound, he emphasized his point by generating a boom so loud over the Mojave Desert that no one on the ground that October day in 1947 could doubt his achievement. But with other …

West Virginia Governor Forces Out Top Health Official

“West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice (R) forced out the commissioner of his public health bureau on Wednesday, hours after he publicly questioned the accuracy of the state’s coronavirus data and detailed growing outbreaks in about a dozen counties,” NBC News …

Marshall BoG Approves Reduced 2020-21 Budget; No Tuition or Residence Hall Increases

Huntington— The Marshall University Board of Governors today approved the institution’s core operating budget for the new fiscal year, which begins July 1. The $293 million budget is a decrease from last year because of anticipated revenue shortfalls due …

West Virginia Supreme Court now has an Instagram account

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - People seeking more information about the judiciary in West Virginia can now check the state Supreme Court’s new Instagram account. The court announced this week it is adding Instagram to its social media accounts, which also …

West Virginia man charged after blaze injures fireman

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - A West Virginia man has been charged with setting a fire that injured a firefighter, authorities said Wednesday. The state fire marshal’s office said Neil David Lambka of Keyser was charged with with two counts of first-degree …

Men from Greene County, West Virginia among Carnegie Medal recipients

When Eric Stroud’s sport-utility vehicle rolled over several times and caught fire on Interstate 79 in Greene County during the night of Aug. 3, 2018, Zachary A. McDowell and Scott Ullom didn’t hesitate to act. The first at the scene of the accident, …

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice Forces Out Top Health Official Amid Coronavirus Outbreaks

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice forced out the commissioner of his public health bureau on Wednesday, hours after he publicly questioned the accuracy of the state’s coronavirus data and detailed growing outbreaks in about a dozen …

Study: Firework-related injury has increased in West Virginia after the passage of new law

All those pops and crackles ripping through your neighborhood at night could come with unwanted consequences – at the firework enthusiast's expense. Fireworks-related injuries in West Virginia have shot up 40 percent since a 2016 state law liberalized …

West Virginia's top health official ousted

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice (R) on Wednesday ousted Cathy Slemp, the commissioner of the state public health bureau, shortly after suggesting the state’s active virus numbers were overstated. “If we were on our game here, in DHHR [Department of Health …

West Virginia Task Force Medical in thick of COVID-19 fight

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia National Guard’s (WVNG) Task Force Medical is playing a key role fighting the COVID-19 outbreak in the state.Shortly after West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice declared a state of emergency March 16, Task Force Medical went …

West Virginia LGBTQ+ History: Pride comes to Morgantown

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – In June 1969, The Stonewall Uprising is considered to be one of the most important events in the fight for LGBTQIA+ equal rights in the United States. The riots started in New York City’s Greenwich Village and lasted for several days. …

West Virginia Gov. Justice accepts resignation of top health official amid coronavirus

Michael "Mike" Wayne Tuemler

Mike was born in Charleston, West Virginia on August 2, 1961 to Ernest Gene Tuemler and Joyce Hill Tuemler. He spent most of his childhood in West Virginia and Virginia. Mike graduated in 1980 from Lord Botetourt High School in Daleville, VA. Mike enjoyed …

Fine Art Shippers to Partner with AGS Cargo in Brazil

Fine Art Shippers is pleased to announce that we have joined forces with AGS Cargo to provide an extended range of art logistics services in Brazil. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 5, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fine Art Shippers is pleased to …

Celebrate the Dalai Lama's 85th Birthday this week -- "The Dalai Lama -- Scientist" is now free to view, worldwide

"The Dalai Lama -- Scientist" is free to view July 6th to July 14th BARCELONA, CO, SPAIN, July 4, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In honor of the 85th birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and in recognition of his outstanding …

Sandra J. Evers-Manly Elected to the 2020 Class of Members of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (AMPAS)

Great excitement among Black filmmakers and the community on the election of Sandra J. Evers-Manly, President Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, US, July 4, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Black Hollywood …

BHERC “OPERATION LOVE” Pauses Holiday Weekend in Memorium to Lives Lost to Police Violence With Service to Community

A sobering reminder that there is no true independence until Black Lives Matter and there is true liberty and justice for all. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, US, July 4, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center ( …

Iran: Defiant youth target regime's repressive centers, symbols

Defiant youths set fire to the entrances of the regime's centers of repression in several cities PARIS, FRANCE, July 4, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- During the past week, defiant youths set fire to the entrances of the regime's centers of …

Coronavirus - Kenya: Distribution of Cases by County as of 4 July 2020

Download logo Distribution of positive cases per counties: Nairobi (248) Kajiado (36) Kiambu (27) Mombasa (23) Busia (17) Machakos (10) Migori (9) Kitui (6) Makueni (3) Uasin Gishu (3) Nakuru (2) Kilifi (2) Garissa (1) Muranga (1) and Narok (1) case. …

Coronavirus - Kenya: COVID-19 Update (4 July 2020)

Download logo The total number of positive cases in the country is now 7,577 from cumulative tests of 185,035 samples. All, except 3 of the positive cases, are Kenyans.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Kenya.

Coronavirus - Nigeria: COVID-19 Situation Report for Nigeria (3rd July 2020)

The COVID-19 Nigeria situation report for 3rd July, 2020 has been published. Our daily COVID-19 situation reports provide a summary of the epidemiological situation & response activities in Nigeria. Download via: https://bit.ly/3bWXXqp  …

Coronavirus - Sierra Leone: COVID-19 Updates (Friday, 3 July 2020, Time: 15:00)

Confirmed cases by district

Coronavirus - Africa: COVID-19 WHO Africa Update as of 4 July 2020

Over 444,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases on the African continent - with more than 214,000 recoveries & 10,800 deaths. View country figures & more with the WHO African Region COVID-19 Dashboard: https://arcg.is/XvuSX.Distributed by APO …

Coronavirus - Nigeria: COVID-19 case update for Nigeria (3rd July, 2020)

454 new cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria: Lagos - 87 Edo - 63 FCT - 60 Ondo - 41 Benue - 32 Abia - 31 Ogun - 29 Oyo - 19 Kaduna - 17 Delta - 16 Enugu - 15 Borno - 14 Plateau - 9 Nasarawa - 8 Kano - 5 Bauchi - 4 Gombe - 2 Katsina - 1 Kogi - 1 27,564 confirmed …

Coronavirus - Zimbabwe: COVID-19 update, 3rd July 2020

Number of Confirmed Cases

Coronavirus - South Africa: COVID-19 statistics in South Africa as at 3rd July 2020

Test conducted - 1745153 Positive cases identified - 177124 Total recoveries - 86298 Total deaths - 2952 New cases - 9063Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa, Department of Health.

Coronavirus - Gambia: Daily Case Update as of 3rd July 2020

Nigeria Rugby Players and Coaches share knowledge via Webinar Sessions

Download logo With the ongoing pandemic affecting Rugby across the globe, the NRFF (https://TheNRFF.com/) have organized leadership webinar sessions for Black Stallions players and coaching staff. The webinar session is hosted by Dr Wilbur …

Coronavirus - South Africa: 9064 new cases of COVID-19 in South Africa

COVID-19 Update: A total of 39025 COVID-19 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours. There are 9064 new cases of COVID-19. Regrettably, we report 108 more COVID-19 related deaths which brings the total number of deaths to 2952. We send our deepest …

Coronavirus - Kenya: Importance of Community Health Volunteers in COVID-19 awareness

The community health volunteers will be key in supporting COVID-19 Home based care, creation of awareness in the Community through Health Education & mobilizing communities for targeted screening among other duties.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of …

Coronavirus - Botswana: COVID-19 Case Report (3rd July 2020)

Confirmed cases: 53 Active cases: 23 Recoveries: 29 Deceased: 1 48 new positive tests since 30 June 2020 Transferred out: 224 Border tests: 27,245 BW tests: 18,195 Total tests: 45,440Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Government of Botswana.

Coronavirus - Kenya: Community Outreach by Health Volunteers in Dandora for COVID-19 response

Community outreach by the community Health volunteers in communities living within Dandora dumpsite led by Health promotion officer Kasarani Subcounty, Milka Nyota. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Kenya.

Coronavirus - Sudan Prepares to Receive Returning Nationals

The Government of Sudan last month began facilitating the return home of the first of an estimated 15,000 Sudanese nationals stranded overseas, many in urgent need of assistance, with the support of the International Organization for Migration (IOM).  IOM, …

The Last Became The First: Julia Dennis Frazier's Thrilling Second Book

Julia Dennis Frazier delights young and old alike in this romance novel, The Last Became The First, featuring passion, desire, and an attraction for the ages. BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, USA, July 4, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Last Became The First …

July 4th Message - Muslims have a special bond with America

American Muslims consider July 4 as one of our cherished holidays. We uphold, protect, defend, and celebrate the values enshrined in the U.S. constitution. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 4, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- America is the greatest …

Auntie Helen’s Charity ribbon cutting on Services safe space and Online website Launch July 14th 2020

Acquisition of adjacent space allows for safe place for services, pantry and enlargement of adjoining thrift store. SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, USA, July 4, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Auntie Helen’s Charity and thrift store is expanding into the …

Wounded Veteran Christy Gardner Inspires, Helps Veterans, Plays Sled Hockey and Her Story Is Now a Children's Book

'LUCKY'...Little Guy, BIG MIssion' is the story of how Christy's own experiences have manifested with a adopting a special need puppy to be a therapy dog. ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND, UNITED STATES, July 4, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Fran Briggs Releases the Best of Summer Reading, 2020

List showcases bestselling and novice authors’ literary talent, influence, and originality NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, July 4, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- If you love reading books, any summer is a good one. American Journalist, Fran …