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…]
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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…]
Intermediate school shares successes and challenges with school board
by Kate Evans Warm Springs Intermediate School Principal Rebecca Huber presented the intermediate school strategic plan update at the February 6 Morgan County School Board meeting and focused on the school’s achievements and challenges. Warm Springs Intermediate School currently has 358 students enrolled in grades 3-5. Huber shared the many[Read More…]
Jacob Morgan finishes as state runner-up
Will Gageby, Kollin Sullivan & Brady Wilt finish in 5th place by Jamie Harris This past weekend at the Marshall Health Arena in Huntington, the Class A/AA WV State Wrestling Championships were on the line and the Berkeley Springs Indians were looking to add more names to the all-state wrestlers[Read More…]
County Social Studies Fair taps winners to move to regionals
Morgan County Schools held its annual County Social Studies Fair on Saturday, February 24, at Warm Springs Middle School. A total of 47 students from intermediate through high school participated in the event. The first-place winners in each category and division will compete at the Regional Social Studies Fair at[Read More…]
