Ruth Marie McCarty 1934-2024 Ruth Marie (Shoemaker) McCarty, 89, formerly of Hancock, Md., and Falling Waters, W.Va., entered eternal life on Friday, March 8, 2024, at The Leland at Laurel Run, Waynesboro, Pa. Born Friday, September 7, 1934, in Morgan County, W.Va., Ruth was the daughter of the late James Chester[Read More…]
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Bernice Maxine Nelson
Bernice Maxine Nelson 1932-2024 Bernice Maxine Nelson, 91, of Paw Paw, West Virginia passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville, Virginia. She was a resident of English Meadows Senior Living in Crozet, Virginia. Bernice was born November 7, 1932 at Paw Paw to the[Read More…]
Randy Blake Barnes
Randy Blake Barnes 1954-2024 Randy Blake Barnes, age 70, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at his home. Born January 8, 1954 in Martinsburg, W.Va., he was the son of the late Herbert Taft and Annetta Margaret Unger Barnes. He was a Christian. Randy was a[Read More…]
The Rev. Mary Stevens Trail
The Rev. Mary Stevens Trail 1937-2024 The Rev. Mary Stevens Trail, 86, of Ridgeley, died Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Peace Healthcare at Lions Center. Born May 6, 1937 in Hendersonville, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Jack S. Gebe and Ada Mae (Rogers) Gebe. She was also[Read More…]
Spring Awards Ceremony provides more than $102K to WVSOM students
LEWISBURG, W.Va. – Each year, the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) recognizes medical students for their achievements in academics and the community during the school’s annual Spring Awards Ceremony. The event took place March 7 and recipients received a total of $102,300 through 29 scholarships, awards and certificates[Read More…]
Charleston urologist explains draw, demands of competitive specialty
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Providing residencies is a key to developing medical specialists in West Virginia. Getting such an opportunity changed the career path of one Charleston urologist and has been benefitting medical students, hospitals and patients in the region for decades. James P. Tierney, D.O., MBA, is a 1980 West Virginia[Read More…]
Senate adopts numerous House bills, debates “cybersecurity immunity”
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – With the end of the 2024 Legislative Session looming, now just mere hours away, both the House and the Senate are racing toward the finish line, dragging as many bills across it with them as possible. Members of the Senate entered[Read More…]
Three first responders honored with West Virginia Medal of Valor
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – “Today we come together to recognize the extraordinary acts of bravery performed by three West Virginia first responders, who in the face of danger demonstrated unwavering commitment to protecting and serving their communities.” That’s what Deputy Homeland Security Cabinet Secretary Rob[Read More…]
School Superintendent offers her resignation to school board
by Kate Evans Morgan County Schools Superintendent Kristen Tuttle on Tuesday night offered her resignation as Superintendent to the Morgan County School Board. The announcement took place at the March 5 regular school board meeting. Tuttle’s announcement came after a mid-meeting executive session about personnel. The resignation would take effect[Read More…]
Bills removing marital exception for sexual abuse, teaching of scientific theories heard by House Judiciary Committee
By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The House Judiciary Committee advanced two Senate bills on Tuesday morning, both of which will now go before the full House for consideration. One of these bills would fix a loophole regarding sexual abuse in a marriage, and one would[Read More…]
