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Shepherdstown's Literary Tradition Faces Setback Amid Funding Cuts

Shepherdstown's Literary Tradition Faces Setback Amid Funding Cuts

Federal funding cuts halts 17-year-old tradition in West Virginia The Journal | Thursday, September 25, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Appalachian Heritage Writer-in-Residence Project, celebrated for 17 years in Shepherdstown, has published its first anthology, showcasing the creative talents of local writers. Under the direction of Sylvia Shurbutt and writer Adriana

Shepherdstown Residents Unite to Support Local Library

Shepherdstown Residents Unite to Support Local Library

Value of community giving seen, as federal funding proves uncertain The Journal | Thursday, September 25, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Amid rising uncertainties in federal funding for libraries, the Nourishing Literacy Giving Circle, formed by community members in Shepherdstown, champions local support for the area's library. Founded in 2017,

Harpers Ferry Residents Unite in Protest Against Historical Exhibit Cuts

Locals take to lower town Harpers Ferry to protest Trump Administration’s actions regarding historical exhibits West Virginia Press Association | Thursday, September 25, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On Friday, residents of Harpers Ferry and neighboring communities gathered in solidarity to protest against the actions of the Trump Administration regarding historical

Shepherdstown Concert Celebrates Nature with Beethoven

Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra opens season with bird-themed Beethoven Herald-Mail Media | Thursday, September 25, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Friends of Music will kick off their 2025-26 concert season with the Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra's special performance titled 'Beethoven: For the Birders,' celebrating nature through music

Harpers Ferry's Energy Future: A Call for Political Action

Eric Engle: WV needs political will for new energy policy (Opinion) Charleston Gazette-Mail | Thursday, September 25, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent opinion piece published by the Charleston Gazette-Mail, Eric Engle highlights the pressing need for a refreshed energy policy in West Virginia, arguing that the state's

WVU President Engages Charleston Students on College Opportunities

West Virginia University president visits George Washington High School on ‘Welcome Home Tour’ WOWK 13 News | Wednesday, September 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Michael Benson, the newly appointed president of West Virginia University, continued his 'Welcome Home Tour' by visiting George Washington High School in Charleston to engage

Firefighters Emphasize Communication Issues at Charles Town Meeting

Firefighters Emphasize Communication Issues at Charles Town Meeting

Local union accuses Jefferson County Commission of not fully funding key service The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, September 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A recent special commission meeting in Charles Town highlighted concerns from the Jefferson County Professional Firefighters Local 5351 about inadequate resources for the county’s Emergency Services