Hi! I’m Cassie, a writer, editor and communications specialist based in Morgantown, West Virginia. I was born in southeastern Ohio, grew up in the Mid-Ohio Valley and settled in Morgantown after graduating from West Virginia University.
My family includes my brilliant husband, Jason, and our adorable one-eyed pug, Pepper. When I’m not reading or taking Pepper for a walk, I enjoy anything that keeps my body moving – be it strength training, a power yoga flow or a run through my neighborhood.
Random facts about me:
- I was overweight from kindergarten through college, after which I lost about 60 pounds through exercise and healthy eating.
- My autistic brother battled significant health challenges before passing away in February 2022 at the age of 35. I miss him every day.
- My favorite colors are purple and pink.
- I love Disney’s classic animated Cinderella.
- I enjoy cooking, particularly baking cookies to satisfy my husband’s sweet tooth.
- My husband and I first met years before we dated, when he worked for our local 911 center and I interviewed him for stories as a news reporter.
Cassie (Shaner) Rice 