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Unveiling Harpers Ferry's Hidden Art Treasures at Exhibit

Unveiling Harpers Ferry's Hidden Art Treasures at Exhibit

The public finally gets to see Harpers Ferry's ‘local treasures’ at art exhibit The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, October 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reports that residents can view 17 previously unseen paintings of Harpers Ferry by Garnet Jex at a local exhibit. Chris

Maryland Senators Fight to Preserve Harpers Ferry History

Maryland senators ask Trump administration to not 'whitewash' exhibits at Harpers Ferry WBOY 12 News | Friday, October 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In response to proposed changes by the Trump administration regarding the removal of historical information about race and slavery from Harpers Ferry National Historic Park, Maryland

Historic Resource Protection Amendment Discussed in Charles Town

Jefferson County Commission discusses Text Amendment; health department appointment The Journal | Friday, October 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During a recent meeting, the Jefferson County Commission, held in Charles Town, addressed the Historic Resource Protection Text Amendment, following a proposal from the Planning Commission. Chief County Planner Luke Seigfried discussed

Harpers Ferry Parks Reopen as West Virginia Leads Nationally

West Virginia first state to reopen national parks amid shutdown WBOY 12 News | Friday, October 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway West Virginia has become the first state to fully reopen its national parks during the ongoing government shutdown, a move praised by Governor Morrisey. With the New River Gorge National

New River Gorge and Harpers Ferry Parks Reopen Fully

West Virginia becomes first state to fully reopen national parks amid shutdown WTRF | Friday, October 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway WTRF reports that West Virginia has become the first state to fully reopen its national parks, including the popular New River Gorge and Harpers Ferry sites, amid the federal government

Local Organizations Shine at WV Tourism Achievement Awards

West Virginia Department of Tourism Announces 2025 Almost Heaven Achievement Award Winners West Virginia Press Association | Friday, October 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During the 2025 Governor’s Conference for Tourism at the Morgantown Marriott, the West Virginia Department of Tourism celebrated the achievements of various organizations and individuals, including

Shepherdstown Community Unites to Support Local Library

Value of community giving seen, as federal funding proves uncertain West Virginia Press Association | Friday, October 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In Shepherdstown, a committed group of community members formed the Nourishing Literacy Giving Circle in 2017 to bolster local library funding amid uncertainties in federal support. Under the leadership