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New River Gorge and Harpers Ferry Parks Reopen Amid Shutdown

W.Va. first in nation to reopen national parks West Virginia Press Association | Monday, October 6, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway West Virginia has become the first state in the nation to reopen its national parks, specifically the New River Gorge National Park and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, following a

Harpers Ferry's Historical Narrative Faces New Scrutiny

National Park Service looking to reshape The Inter-Mountain | Monday, October 6, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Inter-Mountain reports on the National Park Service's efforts to revise historical narratives amid directives from the Trump administration, particularly at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. With local descendants like Brianna Wheeler advocating

Harpers Ferry and Ranson Benefit from West Virginia's Tourism Surge

Harpers Ferry and Ranson Benefit from West Virginia's Tourism Surge

West Virginia tourism boom: 77M visitors drive $9.1 billion economic impact WV News | Monday, October 6, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In 2024, West Virginia's tourism industry achieved over $9.1 billion in economic impact, directly benefiting local communities like Harpers Ferry and Ranson. With attractions such as

Charles Town Man Charged with Attempted Murder Following Vehicle Attack

Charles Town Man Charged with Attempted Murder Following Vehicle Attack

Identity released of man charged with attempted murder in downtown Charles Town The Spirit of Jefferson | Sunday, October 5, 2025 By Staff In a recent incident in Charles Town, Dustin Shawn Weister, 24, has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly striking a man with his vehicle following a verbal

New River Gorge and Harpers Ferry Parks Set to Reopen Soon

Morrisey: West Virginia's national parks to reopen within days DC News Now | Friday, October 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, along with Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, will reopen within days, even amidst a government funding

Harpers Ferry and New River Gorge Visitor Services Remain Open

Morrisey, Ruby celebrate re-opening of state’s national park visitor services amid government shutdown WV Metro News | Friday, October 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At a press conference at the New River Gorge Canyon Rim Visitors Center, Governor Patrick Morrisey and Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby celebrated the state's

Appalachian Queer Film Festival Celebrates LGBTQ+ Stories in Shepherdstown

Appalachian Queer Film Festival Celebrates LGBTQ+ Stories in Shepherdstown

Appalachian Queer Film Festival returns to Shepherdstown with a loaded program The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, October 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Appalachian Queer Film Festival returns to Shepherdstown, in collaboration with Shepherd University and local businesses, offering a diverse program of 20 short films and three feature films.