What's open and closed on Juneteenth in West Virginia?

What’s open and closed on Juneteenth in West Virginia?

No paid holiday for West Virginia public workers for Juneteenth; Berkeley County prosecutor seeks guidance

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A West Virginia county sought clarification regarding state law after a spokesperson for Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Juneteenth would not be considered a state paid holiday for

Juneteenth: What's open and closed

Juneteenth, also known as Black Independence Day, is a federal holiday observed on June 19.

Diane Mufson: Juneteenth, history, Appalachia and Pope Leo XIV’s connections

As Juneteenth is celebrated today and West Virginia Day tomorrow, commemorating the state’s founding in 1863, it would be interesting to view the genetic histories of Appalachians and other Americans. We would likely find, as in this pope’s family background, that we are more diverse and inclusive than we ever imagined.

What's open and closed on Juneteenth in West Virginia?

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — Juneteenth is federal holiday, but West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey's office said the state would not recognize it this year. So what's really going to be closed? All federal workers will be off on June 19 for the holiday, meaning mail service through the USPS will not run and post offices, banks and the stock market will be closed. Any nonessential federal employees will also be off work. For state workers, Gov. Pa…

Governor Patrick Morrisey Issues Proclamation Commemorating Juneteenth - West Virginia Daily News

Charleston, W.Va. (WVDN) — Governor Patrick Morrisey issued a proclamation to commemorate Juneteenth and recognize the end of slavery in the United States. “West Virginia has a proud founding as a free state during the Civil War and was built upon the principles of freedom and liberty,” said Governor Morrisey. “Juneteenth is an important day in our nation’s history and serves as a reminder that all of us should be treated equally under the eyes …