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Chef Paul Smith's Journey Celebrated at Shepherdstown Tourism Summit

Chef Paul Smith's Journey Celebrated at Shepherdstown Tourism Summit

Tourism Summit provides inside look at James Beard award winner Paul Smith The Journal | Wednesday, April 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At the 2025 Tourism Summit held at the Bavarian Inn in Shepherdstown, Chef Paul Smith, the first West Virginian to win a James Beard Award, shared his inspiring journey.

Shepherdstown and Nearby Towns Prepare for Tourism Surge

West Virginia tourism industry gearing up for busy season in state's eastern panhandle DC News Now | Tuesday, April 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway As warmer weather approaches, businesses in Shepherdstown and nearby towns like Harpers Ferry and Charles Town are preparing for an influx of tourists. The Jefferson

Upcoming Local Events: Sobriety Checkpoint, Bingo, and Concerts

Around the Region - April 15, 2025 The Journal | Tuesday, April 15, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports on several upcoming events in the region, highlighting a sobriety checkpoint on April 18 aimed at raising awareness about impaired driving along Route 51 and Route 45. Additionally, Martinsburg's Billman

Mountain Pure Challenges Planning Commission Decision on Bottling Facility

Sidewinder Enterprises files suit against Jefferson Planning Commission over Mountain Pure facility The Journal | Monday, April 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a legal dispute reported by The Journal, Sidewinder Enterprises, operating as Mountain Pure, has filed a lawsuit against the Planning Commission after its proposal for a water bottling

April 2025 Police Activity Reports: Incidents Across Martinsburg

Police Logs for April 15, 2025 The Journal | Monday, April 14, 2025 By Staff On April 13, 2025, local law enforcement reported multiple incidents across Jefferson County, including disturbances and a shooting in Charles Town, as well as trespassing and accidents in Ranson and Martinsburg. The Journal highlights the range

Sobriety Checkpoint Set for April 18 in Shepherdstown Area

ATR---Sobriety checkpoint set for April 18 The Journal | Monday, April 14, 2025 By Staff On April 18, from 6 p.m. to midnight, the West Virginia State Police will hold a sobriety checkpoint on Route 51 near Leetown Road and another on Martinsburg Pike near Shepherdstown. This initiative aims to

Charles Town Residents Unite at 'Hands Off!' Rally

Charles Town Residents Unite at 'Hands Off!' Rally

'Hands off' protest brought together residents of all walks of life to share their concerns The Spirit of Jefferson | Monday, April 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On Saturday, the grassroots group Indivisible Jefferson County WV organized the 'Hands Off!' rally in downtown Charles Town, attracting over