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Shepherdstown Hosts Inaugural Women in Business Conference

Inaugural Shepherding Women in Business Conference brings professionals of all ages, industries together West Virginia Press Association | Friday, March 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The inaugural Shepherding Women in Business Conference, inspired by Shepherd University student Chloe Waldeck, brought together 65 professionals in Shepherdstown for networking and learning opportunities. The

Shenandoah Junction's Cari Jubb Named High School Counselor of the Year

Jefferson High’s Cari Jubb named High School Counselor of the Year West Virginia Press Association | Thursday, March 20, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Cari Jubb, a dedicated school counselor at Jefferson High School, has been honored as the High School Counselor of the Year during the West Virginia School Counselor

Community Voices Rally against Mountain Pure Water Project

Jefferson County Planning Commission rejects the Mountain Pure project West Virginia Press Association | Thursday, March 13, 2025 By Autumn Shelton At a recent meeting held at Washington High School, over 500 community members attended as the Jefferson County Planning Commission voted against the Mountain Pure Water bottling facility proposed by

CWD Containment Area Expands as New Cases Identified Near Ranson

WVDNR announces changes to CWD containment area West Virginia Press Association | Wednesday, March 12, 2025 By Autumn Shelton The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has announced the expansion of the Chronic Wasting Disease Containment Area to include Grant County after the detection of the disease in a deer there.

Matthew Harvey Honored with Lighthouse Award for Community Leadership

West Virginia First Foundation Chairman Matthew Harvey receives Richard “Dick” Shelton Lighthouse Award West Virginia Press Association | Monday, March 10, 2025 By Autumn Shelton Matthew Harvey, the Chairman of the West Virginia First Foundation and Jefferson County Prosecutor, received the prestigious Richard 'Dick' Shelton Lighthouse Award during the

Local Youth Safety Supported by $1M in Grant Funding for Schools

Governor Patrick Morrisey announces Justice Assistance Grant recipients West Virginia Press Association | Monday, March 3, 2025 By Autumn Shelton Governor Patrick Morrisey recently announced the allocation of over $1 million in Justice Assistance Grant funds for 40 projects across West Virginia, including efforts to enhance the criminal justice system in

New Innovation Director at UC to Boost Local Business Growth

UC announces Jim Linsenmeyer as new Executive Director of Innovation West Virginia Press Association | Monday, March 3, 2025 By Autumn Shelton The University of Charleston has appointed Jim Linsenmeyer as Executive Director of Innovation, bringing a wealth of experience from his role at the West Virginia Department of Economic Development