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Harpers Ferry Students Fast-Tracking to Healthcare Careers

Shepherd University puts students on fast track to healthcare professions amid critical need DC News Now | Wednesday, July 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In response to the critical demand for healthcare professionals, Shepherd University is accelerating the path for aspiring nurses from the region. Students like high school junior Kylie

Shepherdstown's July 4th Parade Brings Community Together

Shepherdstown celebrates July 4th with popular parade DC News Now | Friday, July 4, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Fourth of July celebration in Shepherdstown was marked by a vibrant parade that brought the community together under sunny skies. Residents expressed their pride in their small-town camaraderie and local organizations, like

Beat the Heat: Outdoor Adventures Await in Harpers Ferry

Escape to Harpers Ferry to beat July 4th heat DC News Now | Wednesday, July 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway As families escape the July heat, Harpers Ferry offers a refreshing retreat with activities like swimming, kayaking, and whitewater rafting. Just 90 minutes from Washington, D.C., this scenic destination attracts

Deadly Hit-and-Run in Frederick County Linked to Charles Town Arrests

2 men charged in deadly hit-and-run in Frederick County arrested in West Virginia DC News Now | Wednesday, June 25, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent incident that has drawn attention from residents across the region, two men were arrested in Charles Town, West Virginia, in connection with a deadly

Martinsburg's Growth Sparks Economic Boom Near Charles Town

Martinsburg becoming fastest growing city in West Virginia, officials say DC News Now | Monday, June 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Martinsburg, recognized as the fastest-growing city in West Virginia, is attracting significant economic development, bolstered by its proximity to Washington, D.C. Mayor Kevin Knowles and state treasurer Larry Pack

Families Seek Relief at Harpers Ferry National Park Amid Heat

Heat wave driving families to seek relief at Harpers Ferry National Historic Park DC News Now | Monday, June 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway As high temperatures sweep through the region, families flock to the Harpers Ferry National Historic Park in search of relief from the heat. This popular attraction draws

Harpers Ferry's Greenbrier River Crowned Best for Tubing

Greenbrier River named USA Today's 'Best River for Tubing' in the United States DC News Now | Wednesday, June 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway DC News Now reports that the Greenbrier River has been awarded USA Today's title of 'Best River for Tubing'