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Charleston Job Corps Center Suspends Operations Amid National Pause

Charleston Job Corps Center Suspends Operations Amid National Pause

'Nowhere else to go': Charleston Job Corps affected by nationwide pause in operations Charleston Gazette-Mail | Wednesday, June 4, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Charleston Job Corps Center, an important local institution for workforce development, is facing a phased pause in operations as announced by the U.S. Department

Local Leaders Challenge DEI Initiatives Amidst Systemic Bias

Eric Engle: Some actual governance would be nice (Opinion) Charleston Gazette-Mail | Tuesday, May 13, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In an opinion piece for the Charleston Gazette-Mail, Eric Engle critiques the anti-Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives promoted by President Trump and Gov. Morrisey, arguing that these measures ignore the foundational

Shepherdstown's Alma Bea Showcases Culinary Innovation

Shepherdstown's Alma Bea Showcases Culinary Innovation

Food Guy: A culinary talent with big-city credentials thrives in Shepherdstown Charleston Gazette-Mail | Wednesday, April 30, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Charleston Gazette-Mail highlights the culinary excellence of Alma Bea in Shepherdstown, where chef and owner Mary Ellen Diaz combines her big-city experience with a passion for innovative cuisine. From

Savoring Local Flavors: Culinary Gems in Harpers Ferry and Shepherdstown

Savoring Local Flavors: Culinary Gems in Harpers Ferry and Shepherdstown

Food Guy: 3 delicious days in Eastern Panhandle feature wine, vegan fare, desserts Charleston Gazette-Mail | Wednesday, April 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent exploration of local culinary delights highlighted by the Charleston Gazette-Mail, the author shares the experience of tasting various dishes across vibrant towns like Harpers Ferry

Savoring Harpers Ferry and Shepherdstown: A Culinary Adventure

Savoring Harpers Ferry and Shepherdstown: A Culinary Adventure

Food Guy: 3 delicious days in Eastern Panhandle feature wine, vegan fare, desserts Charleston Gazette-Mail | Wednesday, April 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At a recent tourism summit, a culinary exploration unfolded across the charming towns of the Eastern Panhandle, highlighting distinctive local flavors from Harpers Ferry to Shepherdstown. With a

Trump and Morrisey's Threat to Workers in Charles Town and Beyond

Eric Engle: Trump, Morrisey set on breaking working class (Opinion) Charleston Gazette-Mail | Tuesday, April 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In his opinion piece for the Charleston Gazette-Mail, Eric Engle argues that the efforts by the Trump and Morrisey administrations to undermine labor rights threaten the working-class backbone across the nation,

Mannington Middle School and Historic Sites Named Endangered

Mannington Middle School and Historic Sites Named Endangered

2025 'Endangered Properties' list now includes state's oldest public school Charleston Gazette-Mail | Wednesday, March 19, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Preservation Alliance of West Virginia has included three sites on its 2025 Endangered Properties list, highlighting the oldest still-operating public school in the state, the Mannington