Wallace Norman Shives 1951-2023 Wallace Norman “Wally” Shives, age 71, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at his home with his family by his side and while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born August 31, 1951 in Philadelphia, Pa., he was the son[Read More…]
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James Watson True, Sr.
James Watson True, Sr. 1936-2023 James Watson “Jim” True, Sr., age 86, of Hancock, Md., died on Saturday, June 10, 2023. Born July 3, 1936 in Hancock, Md., he was the son of the late Leroy Franklin and Dorothy Suella Corbett True. He was a Christian. Jim was a graduate of[Read More…]
Carolyn L. Covey
Carolyn L. Covey 1938-2023 Mrs. Carolyn L. Covey, 85 of Paw Paw, West Virginia passed away Tuesday, June 13th, 2023, at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Virginia and went on to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born Carolyn Louise Powers on Friday, January 7th, 1938, just[Read More…]
West Virginia Day: State’s 160th birthday celebration starting at noon today at Culture Center
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, WV – West Virginians are invited to the State Culture Center at the Capitol Complex in Charleston today to celebrate West Virginia’s 160th birthday. The first 160 people to arrive will receive a limited edition 160th birthday commemorative gift handmade by local artisans with the Black[Read More…]
West Virginia Day: Hatfield-McCoy Trails offering a Free Day on the Trails to WV residents today
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s state slogan proudly proclaims: “Mountaineers Are Always Free.” This West Virginia Day, those words take on a new meaning for riders on the Hatfield-McCoy Trails. WV State Residents can ride for free today — West Virginia Day, June 20. West Virginia Day Trail[Read More…]
West Virginia celebrates Juneteenth: ‘We’re all in this together’
WV Press Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia celebrated Juneteenth on the steps of the State Capitol on Saturday, with an impressive assortment of vendors and bounce houses, and an even more impressive lineup of performers. The celebration featured musicians and spoken-word artists, such as, Simply Shanell, Logical, The[Read More…]
‘When All Are Counted’ organizers hoping WV residents will help with data collection
Program would create statewide healthcare data for Black, Disability and LGBTQIA+ populations By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association and “When All Are Counted” Project CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A West Virginia advocacy group is looking to transform healthcare for marginalized populations living in the Mountain State, but before a change[Read More…]
Opinion: Older West Virginians deserve better customer service from the Social Security Administration
By Gaylene Miller AARP West Virginia State Director Most of us have experienced long hold times or dropped calls when trying to get through to a customer service agent. You may have even received incorrect information the first time you called and had to start the process all over again.[Read More…]
WV Board of Education issues immediate intervention of Upshur County School System
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) authorized the immediate intervention of the Upshur County School system as the result of a Special Circumstance Review that began last month. The decision comes after the Board received an initial report on areas of findings and[Read More…]
Brooks Sports Nutrition and Apparel hosting grand opening and ribbon cutting in Logan on Monday
WV Press Release Sharing LOGAN, W.Va. – Mark and Morgan Brooks, owners of Brooks Sports Nutrition and Apparel, are hosting a grand opening and ribbon cutting at 52 Water Street, Logan, at 10 a.m. Monday. The public is invited to attend, enjoy refreshments and learn about this recently opened small[Read More…]
