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Stampede for a Cause: A Community Celebration in Charles Town

Stampede for a Cause: A Community Celebration in Charles Town

‘Stampede for a Cause’ brings fun to Charles Town The Journal | Tuesday, October 28, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Last Thursday evening, Charles Town Races hosted the 'Stampede for a Cause', bringing together over 3,000 attendees to support the American Cancer Society's Men Wear Pink campaign.

Shepherdstown Nonprofit Addresses Surge in Food Insecurity

Shepherdstown Nonprofit Addresses Surge in Food Insecurity

Local nonprofit works to feed more families as loss of SNAP benefits stoke uncertainty The Journal | Tuesday, October 28, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway As the federal government shutdown looms and threatens to suspend SNAP payments, Community Markets Inc. (CMI), based in Shepherdstown, is witnessing a significant rise in families seeking

WVU President Benson Connects with Berkeley and Jefferson Communities

Benson explores eastern panhandle WV Metro News | Tuesday, October 28, 2025 By Staff West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson recently toured Berkeley and Jefferson Counties, engaging with local institutions such as the Proctor and Gamble facility in Martinsburg and the WVU Medicine Berkeley. He expressed a keen interest in

Local Schools and Nonprofits in Harpers Ferry and Charles Town Awarded Grants

Area schools and nonprofits awarded grants for unique projects The Journal | Tuesday, October 28, 2025 By Staff This fall, six schools including those from Harpers Ferry and Charles Town, along with 13 local nonprofits, received over $99,900 in grants from the Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation. These funds, allocated

Charles Town Luncheon Supports Palestinian Children

Charles Town Luncheon Supports Palestinian Children

Local groups hold benefit for Palestinian children The Journal | Tuesday, October 28, 2025 By Staff Local organizations came together for a sold-out benefit luncheon at Alfredo’s Mediterranean Steakhouse in Charles Town, aiming to assist Palestinian children affected by violence. Attendees enjoyed traditional Palestinian dishes, participated in a silent auction,

Kearneysville Welcomes New Director at Hospice of the Panhandle

Kearneysville Welcomes New Director at Hospice of the Panhandle

New Inpatient Facility Director named at Hospice The Journal | Tuesday, October 28, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Kristie Carbaugh, a seasoned nurse and administrator, has been appointed as the inpatient facility director at Hospice of the Panhandle in Kearneysville. In her new role, she will manage operations at the agency'

Charles Town Art Heist Celebrates Local Talent and Community

Charles Town Art Heist Celebrates Local Talent and Community

Art Heist Trail connects artists, students and community across Charles Town The Journal | Tuesday, October 28, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Art Heist, a vibrant community event in Charles Town, showcases local artists while bringing together businesses like the Firehouse Gallery and Pour Choices. Now in its third year, this