(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) — The New River Health District announced today its first confirmed case of COVID-19 in a resident of the district. The patient is a female in her 20s, and lives in Radford. She is self-isolating, with no known exposures to the public. To protect patient privacy, no further […]
TOKYO (AP) — The Tokyo Olympics were postponed until 2021 on Tuesday, ending weeks of speculation that the games could not go ahead as scheduled because of the coronavirus pandemic. The International Olympic Committee made the decision after speaking with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and local organizers. The IOC […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top congressional and White House officials say they expect to reach a deal Tuesday on a nearly $2 trillion measure aimed at easing the economic damage inflicted by the coronavirus pandemic. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said they had spoken by phone […]
The rapid spread of the coronavirus since it was first reported in China has dealt an unprecedented shock to the global economy. Following are business developments Monday related to the outbreak as governments attempt to stabilize their economies, companies struggle to cope and millions of people face job losses and […]
Steve D. Watson died peacefully at Highland Ridge Nursing and Rehab on March 19, 2020 in Dublin, VA at the age of 69. Steve is survived by his children Mallory Watson, Gregory Watson and Gregory’s wife Jenny Watson; and his brother Tom Watson and Tom’s wife Susan. He is preceded […]
Bans public gatherings of more than 10 people RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today issued a statewide order to protect the health and safety of Virginians and reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. Executive Order Fifty-Three orders the closure of certain non-essential businesses, bans all gatherings of more than […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia public schools will remain closed for the rest of the current school year and certain types of businesses, like bowling alleys, gyms and theaters, must close in response to the coronavirus outbreak, Gov. Ralph Northam said Monday. Northam’s order would not apply to businesses deemed […]
Virginia governor cancels school year, orders certain types of businesses to close RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia governor cancels school year, orders certain types of businesses to close.
(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – Public health districts across Virginia have activated public health call centers, to answer questions and provide information about COVID-19 and related issues, including symptoms, how to minimize the risk of exposure for yourself and your loved ones, local and statewide conditions, testing resources and how they are […]
MaryLou Haywood Copenhaver of Pulaski, VA died March 19, 2020. She was born in Marion, VA on August 11, 1937 and was the daughter of the late Lantz Pugh Haywood and Mary Louise Cecil Haywood. Surviving are: Husband: Donald (Don) Edward Copenhaver Children: Mark Anthony Copenhaver Lisa Michele Copenhaver Yarhouse […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on Sunday offered a sobering timeline of efforts to diminish the intensity of the coronavirus outbreak, warning that life as we’ve known it will be disrupted “for a long time.” Virginia health officials said the state’s load of positive COVID-19 cases had […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Talk about bad luck. Two weeks ago, Virginia lawmakers approved legislation to allow developers to build five large casino resorts around the state in what supporters have long hoped will be a dramatic economic boost to struggling areas. Virginia is one of the few states in […]