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UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center welcomes first baby of 2024

Rebecca Barnabi
first 2024 baby Culpeper
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The first baby born at UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center in 2024 arrived at 8:41 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 1.

Matthew Pruitt was born to Carolyn and Devin Pruitt and delivered by Dr. Kevin Stocker with the support of registered nurse Ashley Lucero. He weighs 8 pounds and 7 ounces, and measures 19 inches long.

Matthew will join siblings Kandace,15, Hailey 11, Taylor 10, Alex, 6, and Charlotte, 4.

Rebecca Barnabi

Rebecca Barnabi

Rebecca J. Barnabi is the national editor of Augusta Free Press. A graduate of the University of Mary Washington, she began her journalism career at The Fredericksburg Free-Lance Star. In 2013, she was awarded first place for feature writing in the Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia Awards Program, and was honored by the Virginia School Boards Association’s 2019 Media Honor Roll Program for her coverage of Waynesboro Schools. Her background in newspapers includes writing about features, local government, education and the arts.