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Celebrating 250 Years of USPS: A Local Perspective from Shepherdstown

Celebrating 250 Years of USPS: A Local Perspective from Shepherdstown

Postal insiders say rural delivery has storied past, checkered future in West Virginia WV News | Wednesday, August 13, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway This year marks the 250th anniversary of the United States Postal Service (USPS), a milestone reflected in recent panel discussions held in Shepherdstown by historians, postal workers, and

Shepherdstown Celebrates 250 Years of Beeline March Legacy

Shepherdstown Celebrates 250 Years of Beeline March Legacy

Shepherdstown Commemorates 250th Anniversary Of Beeline March West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Monday, June 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On Saturday, residents and reenactors gathered in Shepherdstown to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Beeline March, a significant event rooted in the Revolutionary War that highlights the area's rich

Cody LeRoy Wilson Returns to Stage with Powerful New Play

Cody LeRoy Wilson Returns to Stage with Powerful New Play

W.Va. Playwright Explores Immigration, Family Histories, Asian American Identity On Stage West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Friday, June 13, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Marion County native Cody LeRoy Wilson will showcase his new play at the Contemporary American Theater Festival, addressing themes of immigration, family legacies, and Asian American identity.

Shepherdstown's Theater Festival: Five New Plays Premiering in July

Shepherdstown's Theater Festival: Five New Plays Premiering in July

Five Plays Premiering At Contemporary American Theater Festival In July West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Friday, June 6, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Contemporary American Theater Festival, held in Shepherdstown, will showcase five new plays this July, featuring diverse playwrights and talented creatives from across the U.S. This annual event

Shepherdstown Kicks Off Pride Month with First Parade

Shepherdstown Kicks Off Pride Month with First Parade

Shepherdstown’s Inaugural LGBTQ Pride Parade Draws Hundreds West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Monday, June 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During the inaugural Pride parade along German Street, Shepherdstown hosted a vibrant celebration to kick off Pride Month, drawing hundreds of attendees. This landmark event marked a significant first for the

WVU Medicine Unveils $260M Healthcare Expansion in Charles Town Area

WVU Medicine Unveils $260M Healthcare Expansion in Charles Town Area

WVU Medicine Plans $260M Expansion For Eastern Panhandle Hospitals, Citing New Demand West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Monday, April 28, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway As population growth in the Eastern Panhandle increases the demand for healthcare services, WVU Medicine has announced a significant $260 million investment aimed at expanding facilities in

Shepherdstown Eagles Rebuild After Tragic Loss in High Winds

Shepherdstown Eagles Rebuild After Tragic Loss in High Winds

Strong Winds Prove Fatal For Beloved Shepherdstown Eaglets, But Adults Rebuild Nest West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Friday, April 25, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In Shepherdstown, strong winds recently caused a tragic incident when an eagle nest was dislodged from a sycamore tree, resulting in the loss of three eaglets. Fortunately,