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Milestones in West Virginia History: From Guyandotte to Follansbee

Milestones in West Virginia History: From Guyandotte to Follansbee

This week in West Virginia history Times-West Virginian | Saturday, January 4, 2025 By Staff This week's historical highlights focus on significant events in West Virginia, including the birth of notable figures like football coach Lou Holtz from Follansbee and poet laureate Louise McNeill from Pocahontas County. Noteworthy events

Hoppy Kercheval's Broadcasting Journey from Summit Point

Hoppy Kercheval's Broadcasting Journey from Summit Point

Hoppy Kercheval: Change is perpetual (Opinion) Charleston Gazette-Mail | Saturday, January 4, 2025 By Hoppy Kercheval Hoppy Kercheval reflects on his unexpected entry into the radio news industry beginning in 1974, driven by his aspirations inspired by the vibrant disk jockeys of his youth. Growing up on a dairy farm near

Local Author Looks Back on a Joyous 2024 and Plans for 2025

Local Author Looks Back on a Joyous 2024 and Plans for 2025

Happy New Year The Journal | Saturday, January 4, 2025 By Bob O'Connor In a heartfelt New Year reflection published in The Journal, the author shares his personal growth and joy after marrying in 2024, while planning future travels and projects, including book writing. He reminisces about reconnecting with

Umphrey’s McGee Brings Unique Sounds to Charles Town Concert

Umphrey’s McGee Brings Unique Sounds to Charles Town Concert

Umphrey’s McGee coming to Hollywood Casino The Journal | Friday, January 3, 2025 By Toni Milbourne Umphrey’s McGee, the renowned improv rock band formed by University of Notre Dame students in 1997, is set to perform in Charles Town at the Hollywood Casino Event Center on Saturday, January 18.

Notable Historical Events Shaping Local Memory and Identity

This week in history The Journal | Friday, January 3, 2025 By Staff This week in history highlights significant events in West Virginia, including the birth of prominent figures like Ward Hill Lamon and football coach Lou Holtz, as well as notable events such as the founding of the village of

Shepherdstown Residents Create Vision Boards for 2025 Goals

Shepherdstown Residents Create Vision Boards for 2025 Goals

Vision Board Collages Helps Crafters Visualize Goals For New Year West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Friday, January 3, 2025 By Jack Walker In a creative workshop at Shepherdstown Public Library, local residents crafted vision boards to visualize their goals for 2025. Led by Carol Richmond, an adjunct professor, participants used magazines

Shepherdstown Residents Craft New Year’s Resolutions

Shepherdstown Residents Craft New Year’s Resolutions

Visualizing New Year’s Resolutions And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Friday, January 3, 2025 By Staff On this West Virginia Morning presented by West Virginia Public Broadcasting, local residents of Shepherdstown gathered at a crafting event to create handmade collages, serving

New Swing Coming to Shepherdstown's James Rumsey Park

West Virginia’s Almost Heaven Swings likely to gain Shepherdstown addition in new year West Virginia Press Association | Friday, January 3, 2025 By Autumn Shelton The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown is collaborating with the Corporation of Shepherdstown to add a new swing facing the Potomac River at James Rumsey Monument

Historical Milestones and Memories from the Region

This week in West Virginia history Bluefield Daily Telegraph | Friday, January 3, 2025 By WV Encyclopedia This week's historical moments in West Virginia, as detailed by the Bluefield Daily Telegraph, include the birth of influential figures like Lou Holtz and the ratification of the 18th Amendment, which marked

From Charles Town DJ to Radio News Host: A Reflective Farewell

My last show WV Metro News | Friday, January 3, 2025 By Hoppy Kercheval In his reflective piece for WV Metro News, the author recounts his unexpected journey into radio journalism, starting from his youth on a family dairy farm near Summit Point. Initially aspiring to be a disc jockey at

Commission Elects Leaders and Discusses Obscenity Ordinance in Charles Town

Commission Elects Leaders and Discusses Obscenity Ordinance in Charles Town

Jefferson County Commission elects officers and discusses new obscenity ordinance The Journal | Friday, January 3, 2025 By Ainsley Hall In a recent meeting held in Charles Town, the Jefferson County Commission elected Pasha Majdi as president and Mike Mood as vice president. The commission also deliberated on creating a new

Local Concerns: Health, Safety, and Governance in Charles Town

Journal Junction for Jan. 3 The Journal | Friday, January 3, 2025 By Toni Milbourne In a recent Journal Junction column, writers from various towns voiced concerns over local health and safety issues, particularly the need for anti-smoking regulations in public businesses prevalent in Charles Town and the inefficacy of the

Local Police Report: New Year Weekend Incidents in Ranson

Police Logs for January 3, 2025 The Journal | Friday, January 3, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports on a series of police incidents from December 31, 2024, to January 1, 2025, detailing various disturbances, accidents, and suspicious activities across familiar locations like Berryville Pike and Rt. 9 in Ranson. Notable

Shepherdstown Welcomes 2025 at the People’s Ball Celebration

Shepherdstown Welcomes 2025 at the People’s Ball Celebration

The People's Ball: New Year rung in for second year-in-a-row at free community celebration The Journal | Friday, January 3, 2025 By Tabitha Johnston On New Year’s Eve, community members from Shepherdstown and surrounding areas came together at the War Memorial Building for the second annual People’s