Just Wren baby! by Jim Buzzerd Last Wednesday Wren Baker was named West Virginia University’s next vice president and director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Baker comes to Morgantown from the University of North Texas, where he has been the vice president and athletics director since 2016. With previous stops at Missouri,[Read More…]
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Wilma Louise Meyers
Wilma Louise Meyers 1928-2022 Wilma Louise Meyers, 94, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Friday, December 2, 2022, at Homewood at Williamsport. Born Wednesday, July 25, 1928 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Walter Neely and the late Agnes (Fleece) Neely. Wilma graduated from Washington County[Read More…]
Phillip C. Spriggs
Phillip C. Spriggs 1929-2022 Phillip C. “Phil” Spriggs, 93, of Williamsport and formerly of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at his home. Born June 30, 1929, in Westernport, Md., he was a son of the late Charles and Virgil (Zais) Spriggs. He was preceded in[Read More…]
James Robert Hoffer
James Robert Hoffer James Robert Hoffer—brother, father, grandfather, missionary, pastor, and friend—passed away November 16, 2022, in Calhoun, Georgia. Cancer took his body quietly and quickly. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Vera Hoffer, and one brother, William (Bill). He is survived by his wife, Ruth Wright[Read More…]
Patsy Ann McCumbee
Patsy Ann McCumbee 1952-2022 Patsy Ann McCumbee, age 70, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Friday, December 2, 2022 at her home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born September 13, 1952 in Oldtown, Md., she was the daughter of the late John William and Elma Virginia[Read More…]
Adam Roberts
Adam Roberts Adam Roberts died unexpectedly of natural causes on November 19 in Washington, D.C. at age 53. The joy of his life was his family whom he cherished in word and deed. He is beloved and deeply missed by wife of 20 years Stephanie, daughters Bella and Mia, his[Read More…]
Media Alert: WVDHHR: Dr. Jeff Coben to become Interim Secretary; Dr. Clay Marsh and Ret. Maj. Gen. Jim Hoyer to become advisors
Current DHHR Secretary Bill Crouch to retire effective Dec. 31; transitions to advisor effective today WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has received the retirement of West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Secretary Bill Crouch, effective December 31, 2022. He has[Read More…]
’55 Gifts from 55 Counties Gift Guide’ helps residents give a gift from a West Virginia artisan
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The 2022 ’55 Gifts from 55 Counties Gift Guide’ celebrates talent, artistry, and craftsmanship from all across West Virginia. The guide includes description, prices, photos and direct links to buy gifts, many under $25, from West Virginia artisans. Download the guide at https://tamarackfoundation.org/2022-55-gifts-guide-from-wv/[Read More…]
West Virginia Attorney General Morrisey advises caution with holiday package deliveries
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging consumers to be careful when having packages delivered to their homes. The advice comes as part of the Attorney General’s Holiday Consumer Protection Week. Packages arrive at doors more frequently during the holiday shopping season because of the popularity[Read More…]
WV Legislative Interims: Committee on Health hears Direct Care Taskforce recommendations on workforce recruitment and retention
By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Legislature’s Joint Committee on Health on this week heard Direct Care Taskforce recommendations on methods to drive workforce recruitment and retention. Industry experts asked lawmakers to consider policy recommendations geared toward improving overall healthcare-delivery for West Virginians. Gaylene[Read More…]
