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Shepherdstown Honors Local Author with Heritage Writing Award

‘I’m not Disney Pocahontas’: Appalachian Heritage Writer’s Award awarded to first Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians novelist The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Staff In a notable event at the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History & Education, Shepherd University honored Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle, the

Shepherdstown Welcomes Ground Lounge for Holistic Wellness

Ground Lounge opens, offers wellness services to public The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Staff Ground Lounge, recently opened by Samantha Savoca at 123 West German Street in Shepherdstown, offers a variety of wellness services aimed at health and healing. This new establishment complements the local CBD business,

Shepherdstown Hosts Author's Insights on Appalachian Culture

Author talks finding sense of belonging in Appalachian, indigenous writing circles The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Staff During the Scarborough Society Lecture at the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History & Education on September 25, Annette Clapsaddle, the Appalachian Writer-in-Residence, discussed her debut novel 'Even

Shepherdstown Library Thrives Thanks to Local Giving Circle

Value of community giving seen, as federal funding proves uncertain The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Staff The Nourishing Literacy Giving Circle, formed in 2017 by local community members, has significantly impacted the Shepherdstown Public Library, providing essential funding amid uncertainties surrounding federal grants. With contributions of $25,

Keeping Harpers Ferry Accessible During Government Shutdown

Morrisey, West Virginia Tourism plan to keep state's national parks open amid government shutdown DC News Now | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Governor Patrick Morrisey announced plans to maintain accessibility to West Virginia’s national parks, including Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, during the ongoing government

Governor Morrisey Acts to Keep Harpers Ferry Parks Open

Governor Morrisey works to reopen West Virginia’s national parks during government shutdown WVNS | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Amid the federal government shutdown, Governor Patrick Morrisey has signed an agreement to ensure the continued operation of West Virginia’s national parks, including those near Harpers Ferry. The

West Virginia Ensures Park Access During Government Shutdown

West Virginia will pay $7,000 a day to keep national parks visitor services during shutdown WV Metro News | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In response to the ongoing federal government shutdown, West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has initiated a funding plan to ensure that national parks like