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Inaugural Black Policy Day Gathered Local Activists in Charles Town

Black Policy Day – Eastern Panhandle Experience draws crowd to first annual event The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Monday, August 18, 2025 By Staff On August 15, a diverse crowd of 75 residents gathered in Corner Connections for the inaugural Black Policy Day - Eastern Panhandle Experience. Organized by Teresa Holmes under her

Inaugural Black Policy Day in Charles Town Draws Large Crowd

Black Policy Day – Eastern Panhandle Experience draws crowd to first annual event West Virginia Press Association | Monday, August 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On August 15, 75 residents from Charles Town and its surrounding areas gathered for the inaugural Black Policy Day at Corner Connections. Organized by Teresa Holmes as

Local Police Logs Reveal Activities in Charles Town and Ranson

Police Logs for August 18, 2025 The Journal | Sunday, August 17, 2025 By Staff On August 18, 2025, The Journal published police logs detailing incidents and law enforcement activities within the region, which include reports from towns such as Charles Town and Ranson. The logs provide insights into local crime

Shepherd University Hosts Opposition to MARL Energy Project

Anders: MARL opposition clear at FirstEnergy open house WV Metro News | Sunday, August 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At a recent FirstEnergy open house at Shepherd University, over 100 attendees voiced their opposition to the Mid-Atlantic Resiliency Link (MARL), a controversial electricity transmission line project slated to span 105 miles

Inaugural Black Policy Day Event Kicks Off Festival in Charles Town

Black Policy Day - Eastern Panhandle Experience draws crowd to first annual event The Journal | Friday, August 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On August 15, a gathering of 75 residents in Charles Town marked the inaugural Black Policy Day - Eastern Panhandle Experience at Corner Connections. Organized by Teresa Holmes,

Local Leaders Honored at Heart of the Community Event

Local Leaders Honored at Heart of the Community Event

Nine community leaders awarded with Heart of the Community honors The Journal | Friday, August 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports on the inaugural Heart of the Community honors, celebrated during the Black Policy Day event in Charles Town. Nine local leaders were recognized for their impactful contributions to

Shepherdstown Rotary’s Backpack Initiative Aids Local Students

Shepherdstown Rotary helps 160 students start school prepared Herald-Mail Media | Friday, August 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Shepherdstown Rotary Club is supporting local elementary students by distributing 160 backpacks filled with school supplies to children in schools like T.A. Lowery, North Jefferson, Ranson, and Blue Ridge, as well