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Shepherdstown Celebrates First Gay Pride Parade

Shepherdstown Celebrates First Gay Pride Parade

Shepherdstown has never had its own Pride Parade. So they kicked off this year's Pride Month with a celebration of firsts. The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, June 6, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Shepherdstown kicked off Pride Month with its inaugural Gay Pride Parade, a historic event approved by

Harpers Ferry Candidates Engage Residents Ahead of Election

Harpers Ferry Candidates Engage Residents Ahead of Election

Residents question Harpers Ferry candidates who want to govern the town in June The Spirit of Jefferson | Monday, May 19, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In Harpers Ferry, candidates for key municipal positions, including mayor, recorder, and town council, participated in a candidate forum hosted by the Women’s Club. Among

Mayoral Candidates Unite for Walkability Focus in Charles Town

Mayoral Candidates Unite for Walkability Focus in Charles Town

Mayoral candidates share common goals for Charles Town at forum The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, May 7, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During a recent forum in Charles Town, mayoral candidates Joseph Burwell, Micheal George, and Michael Tolbert outlined their shared vision to enhance walkability in the city, engaging with about

Charles Town's Old Opera House Presents 'Urinetown' Musical

Charles Town's Old Opera House Presents 'Urinetown' Musical

A satirical take on politics, capitalism and social responsibility The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, May 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a satirical take on societal issues, the musical comedy 'Urinetown' is set to light up the stage at Charles Town's Old Opera House Theatre Company.

Masterworks Chorale to Premiere 'Sprinkle Coal Dust' in Shepherdstown

Masterworks Chorale to Premiere 'Sprinkle Coal Dust' in Shepherdstown

World premiere of Mine Wars production to kick off at Shepherd University The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, April 25, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Masterworks Chorale will unveil the world premiere of Walker Williams' oratorio, “Sprinkle Coal Dust on My Grave,” at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown. This 45-minute piece

Martinsburg Rally Draws Hundreds Against Trump Policies

Martinsburg Rally Draws Hundreds Against Trump Policies

Demonstrations continue in Eastern Panhandle, most recently in Martinsburg where 400-plus area residents banded together The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, April 25, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On Saturday, over 450 residents gathered for a rally in Martinsburg to voice their concerns against the Trump administration's policies. Participants held

Shepherdstown Welcomes Native American Storyteller Johnny Moses

Shepherdstown Welcomes Native American Storyteller Johnny Moses

Native American master storyteller visits Shepherdstown Middle School The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, April 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On April 8, 105 sixth-graders from Shepherdstown Middle School engaged with Johnny Moses, a master storyteller from the Tulalip Native American tribe during a session organized by the Speak Story series.