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West Virginia Ensures Park Access During Government Shutdown

West Virginia will pay $7,000 a day to keep national parks visitor services during shutdown WV Metro News | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In response to the ongoing federal government shutdown, West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has initiated a funding plan to ensure that national parks like

Harpers Ferry and New River Parks Remain Open Amid Shutdown

Morrisey, West Virginia Tourism plan to keep state's national parks open amid government shutdown WOWK 13 News | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In response to the ongoing government shutdown, West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has collaborated with the state's tourism department to keep national

Reopening of Harpers Ferry and New River Gorge Parks Secured

Reopening of Harpers Ferry and New River Gorge Parks Secured

Governor: Agreement to keep national parks open amid shutdown secured The Register~Herald | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Governor Patrick Morrisey announced an agreement to keep the national parks in West Virginia operational despite the federal government shutdown. This deal, pending approval from the National Park Service, will

Impending Federal Shutdown Threatens Local Jobs and Services

Shutdown could affect federal employers, social services, national parks and forests WV Metro News | Tuesday, September 30, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway As the federal government nears a shutdown, West Virginia faces significant impacts, particularly in areas such as federal employment, social services, and national parks, affecting local towns like Harpers

Harpers Ferry Residents Unite in Protest Against Historical Exhibit Cuts

Locals take to lower town Harpers Ferry to protest Trump Administration’s actions regarding historical exhibits West Virginia Press Association | Thursday, September 25, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On Friday, residents of Harpers Ferry and neighboring communities gathered in solidarity to protest against the actions of the Trump Administration regarding historical

Harpers Ferry Residents Unite Against Historical Exhibit Changes

Harpers Ferry Residents Unite Against Historical Exhibit Changes

Locals take to lower town Harpers Ferry to protest Trump Administration's actions regarding historical exhibits The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, September 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a powerful demonstration in Harpers Ferry, residents gathered to protest the Trump Administration's executive order aimed at modifying historical

Harpers Ferry Residents Rally to Protect Historical Integrity

Harpers Ferry Residents Rally to Protect Historical Integrity

Locals take to lower town Harpers Ferry to protest Trump Administration's actions regarding historical exhibits The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, September 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In Harpers Ferry, locals gathered to protest against the Trump Administration's directives to modify historical exhibits at the National Historical