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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

Ranson Schools Face New Mandate with 'In God We Trust' Signs

Eric Engle: Lawmakers aren't serious about public education (Opinion) Charleston Gazette-Mail | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In an opinion piece for the Charleston Gazette-Mail, Eric Engle criticizes the recent passage of Senate Bill 280, which mandates that all public schools and universities in the state display

Local Communities Face Federal Funding Challenges Amid Detention Expansion

Eric Engle: From 'Almost Heaven' to hell on earth (Opinion) Charleston Gazette-Mail | Thursday, July 31, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent opinion piece published by the Charleston Gazette-Mail, Eric Engle discusses alarming developments regarding federal funding priorities. Notably, the Trump administration is allocating over $608 million from

Local Doctors Discuss Trump's Venous Health Condition

Local Doctors Discuss Trump's Venous Health Condition

Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency; local doctors share what to know Charleston Gazette-Mail | Tuesday, July 29, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway President Donald Trump's recent diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency, characterized by leg swelling, has raised awareness in the medical community. Local healthcare professionals, including Dr. David Ranson

Microplastics Found in Local Fish from Shepherdstown Streams

Microplastics Found in Local Fish from Shepherdstown Streams

WVU study shows up to hundreds of microplastics particles in north-central WV fish Charleston Gazette-Mail | Tuesday, July 22, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A recent study from West Virginia University, reported by the Charleston Gazette-Mail, reveals that northern hogsucker fish collected from streams in the area, including those near Shepherdstown, show

Controversial ROCKWOOL Facility Permit Approved Near Kearneysville

Controversial ROCKWOOL Facility Permit Approved Near Kearneysville

DEP approves controversial permit request for ROCKWOOL facility in Jefferson County Charleston Gazette-Mail | Thursday, July 10, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection has granted a contentious air quality permit for a new stone wool insulation manufacturing facility operated by ROCKWOOL near Kearneysville. Local residents express

Shepherd University's Cody Wilson Tells His Family's Story

Shepherd University's Cody Wilson Tells His Family's Story

In 1-man play in Shepherdstown, Cody Wilson explores Vietnamese, WV roots, finds home Charleston Gazette-Mail | Tuesday, July 8, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a compelling exploration of heritage, playwright Cody Leroy Wilson, whose story intertwines with Vietnam and the American experience, prepares for his upcoming play, 'Did My Grandfather