West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice tests positive for COVID-19

Community Bulletin

A run of power outages across central West Virginia in recent months has homeowners weighing backup options. Crites Electric, a Buckhannon Generac dealer of more than 45 years, installs automatic standby generators that restore power within seconds — no cords, no switches. Read more →

This story brought to you paywall-free, courtesy of the My Buckhannon team and our community partners

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Late Tuesday afternoon, upon the sudden onset of symptoms, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice immediately sought a COVID-19 test, and it came back positive. The governor, who is fully vaccinated and boosted, is experiencing mild symptoms and is isolating at home.

He is being treated by several physicians, including his family physician Dr. Gary Poling, DO, and Dr. Clay Marsh, MD, the State COVID-19 Czar.

Everyone that the governor has been in close contact with over the past few days is being notified. Justice is in communication with his Chief of Staff and office staff to ensure that state government continues to operate smoothly.

The governor also tested positive for COVID-19 in January 2022.

Local Businesses

Davis Health System
My Buckhannon

Recent Stories

Terry Lee Higgins

Terry Lee Higgins, 78, of Buckhannon, WV, died on August 21, 2026, at WV Caring Hospice Center in Elkins. He was a coal mine electrician, heavy equipment operator, horse enthusiast, and devoted family man.

Obituary Terry Lee Higgins