Numbers and statistics related to the COVID-19 virus in West Virginia have taken yet another turn for the worse as new results were posted earlier today. Most notable, for the local community, is that Mingo County has moved to the red category.

The Mingo County Board of Education sent an alert to students and parents Sept. 15 stating that in-person classes will resume on Thursday, Sept. 17. This move followed closely on the heels of an announcement made by Gov. Jim Justice on Tuesday of a change to the state mapping system that cle…

Mingo County health officials reported the county’s ninth COVID-19 related death on Tuesday, Sept. 15.

On Monday, Sept. 14, Mingo County health officials reported the county's eighth COVID-19 related death.

Mingo health officials on Monday, Sept. 14, issued a public health announcement regarding possible COVID-19 exposure having occurred at an "unauthorized" event attended on Thursday, Sept. 10 by "young adults" along the King Coal Highway near Mingo Central High School.

Mingo County health officials said there were 40 new positive cases of COVID-19 for the week of Saturday, Sept. 5 through Friday, Sept. 11.

Mingo County Schools officials said the county will begin its 2020-21 school year via remote and virtual learning. The decision not to begin in-person learning as planned comes after the county moved over the weekend from yellow to orange in the state's color-coded metrics system.

In a release issued Monday, Aug. 31, Mingo County health and school officials announced that they are currently addressing what is being termed as an "active outbreak" of COVID-19 at Mingo County Central High School and the Mingo County Board of Education Central Office.

On Monday, August 31, Mingo County health officials reported the county's sixth COVID-19 related death.

Mingo County health officials said Friday, Aug. 28, that one Mingo County Board of Education employee has tested positive for COVID-19, which has necessitated the isolation of the employee and the quarantine of multiple co-workers, as well as a Mingo Central High School golf team member. Hea…

“Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College officials have issued a statement regarding a COVID-19 case on the college’s Logan campus:

Pike County Health Departments officials said late Thursday, Aug. 20, that there has been potential COVID-19 exposure at the South Williamson Walmart.

Mingo County Health officials confirmed 25 new cases of COVID-19 in Mingo County during the past week, Aug. 7-13. However, officials noted there have been no additional deaths during this period.

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, on Wednesday, Aug. 12, announced more than two dozen new COVID-19 deaths in the Mountain State since last Friday. Because of this, he is signing a new executive order to once again suspend visiting programs for nursing home residents.

Mingo County Health officials have confirmed the fourth and fifth COVID-19 related deaths in Mingo County. The two deaths were confirmed Thursday, Aug. 6.

Mingo County Health officials have confirmed the third COVID-19 related death in Mingo County. Health officials said the third death, reported Monday, Aug. 3, was a 43 year-old male who died while hospitalized at the Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center in South Williamson.

Today, July 30, officials with ARH announced that due to a steady increase in COVID-19 cases, and in an abundance of caution to prevent the continued spread of the virus and support the safest hospital environments for all patients, ARH staff will be limiting visitors, and the following revi…

Mingo County Health officials said 16 additional new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed over the weekend, which were listed for the days of July 25-26. These 16 new cases follow the 10 confirmed Thursday, July 23, and 16 on Friday, July 24.

Gov. Andy Beshear announced new steps being taken in an attempt to curb what he referred to as an escalation of COVID-19 cases and a rising positivity rate of the virus.

Mingo County health officials said there were a total of 26 new Mingo County cases of COVID-19 confirmed Thursday, July 23, and Friday, July 24, bringing the new total for July to 88 cases.

The Mingo County Commission met in a three-hour session Tuesday with half of that time devoted to various COVID-19 discussions because of recent spikes. One decision made by the commission limits public access at courthouse.

Due to a significant increase in special community events commonly held this time of year — such as weddings and high school proms and graduations — as well as an upsurge in vacation travel, Mingo County health officials say the public should be aware of the probability that a consequential …

Two weeks ago the Mingo County Board of Education approved a 2020--21 school year reentry plan that school officials are optimistic will help mitigate some of the complications still being created by the COVID-19 pandemic, while simultaneously still provide students and teachers with some se…

For the second day in a row and for what seemingly continues to be an alarming trend, Mingo County Health officials said there were eight new Mingo County cases of COVID-19, which they said were confirmed Tuesday, July 21.

The Mingo County Commission voted today (Tuesday, July 21) to limit public access at the courthouse once again.

Mingo County Health officials are reporting 20 new cases of COVID-19, which they say were confirmed for the days of July 18-20. These 20 follow closely on the heels of the eight cases that were reported Wednesday, July 15, the two on Thursday, July 16, and the nine confirmed on Friday, July 17.

Mingo County Health officials are reporting nine new cases of COVID-19 for Friday, July 17, which they say represents the greatest number of cases confirmed to date in a single day. These nine follow the eight cases that were reported Wednesday, July 15.

Gov. Jim Justice signed executive orders on Monday, July 13, that have caused a cascade effect across Mingo County. This week a lengthy list of events have either been cancelled or postponed.

West Virginia has been in the processing of reopening the state for about three months. Businesses, activities and events have slowly been reintegrating into daily activities; however, Gov. Jim Justice is putting on the brakes and even reversing some portions of “West Virginia Strong: The Co…

Mingo County Health officials are reporting eight new cases of COVID-19, which they say represent the greatest number of cases confirmed in one day. These eight follow two cases that were confirmed last weekend and now bring the total number of Mingo County cases up to 36.

Walmart and Sam’s Club, two large nationwide retailers, will require all customers to wear face masks or facial coverings inside of their stores starting July 20.

Today, July 13, officials with the Kentucky River District Health Department announced that several new positive cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in the KRDHD service area since Friday, bringing the KRDHD's total cases to 151.

West Virginia has been in the processing of reopening the state for about three months. Businesses, activities and events have slowly been reintegrating into daily activities; however, Gov. Jim Justice is putting on the brakes and even reversing some portions of “West Virginia Strong: The Co…

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and Bernie Dolan, executive director of the state’s Second School Activities Commission (WVSSAC), announced dates for high school athletics statistics Friday afternoon, July 10, despite serious spikes in West Virginia’s COVID-19 statistics.

West Virginia facts and info: DHHR.wv.gov(800) 887-4304

A special Mingo County Board of Education meeting to decide on a school reentry plan was held on Thursday, July 9.

The Mingo County Health Department is reporting four new positive cases of COVID-19 in Mingo County.

The Mingo County Health Department is reporting the 21st and 22nd positive cases of COVID-19 in Mingo County. Both of these individuals, health officials said, are close contacts with prior positive cases.

West Virginia facts and info: DHHR.wv.gov(800) 887-4304

At midnight, Tuesday, July 7, an order requiring people to wear face coverings inside buildings will go into effect. The order was executed by Gov. Jim Justice on Monday because of recent spikes in the state’s COVID-19 statistics.

The Mingo County Health Department is reporting the 20th positive case of COVID-19 in Mingo County.

West Virginia facts and info: DHHR.wv.gov(800) 887-4304

The Mingo County Health Department is reporting the 20th positive case of COVID-19 in Mingo County.

The Mingo County Health Department is reporting the 20th positive case of COVID-19 in Mingo County.

The Mingo County Health Department is reporting the 18th and 19th positive cases of COVID-19 in Mingo County.

West Virginia facts and info: DHHR.wv.gov(800) 887-4304

West Virginia facts and info: DHHR.wv.gov(800) 887-4304

The Mingo County Health Department is now reporting the 16th and 17th positive cases of COVID-19 in Mingo County.