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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

Local Voices Concerned as Federal Civil Service Faces Cuts

Eric Engle: Government workers, unions in jeopardy (Opinion) Charleston Gazette-Mail | Tuesday, June 10, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In an alarming move, the Trump administration is making strides to dismantle federal civil service protections, affecting workers across the nation, including those in Charles Town and Ranson who serve their communities through

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