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Shepherdstown Celebrates Inaugural Student Day at ACFF

Shepherdstown Celebrates Inaugural Student Day at ACFF

Appalachian Conservation Film Festival shares behind-the-scenes look into filmmaking with first Student Day The Journal | Thursday, March 6, 2025 By Tabitha Johnston The Appalachian Conservation Film Festival hosted its inaugural Student Day at the Frank Arts Center, attracting over 100 students from local schools, including Shepherdstown Middle School and Jefferson

Jefferson High’s Theater Department Takes ‘Boxes’ to State Competition

Jefferson High’s Theater Department Takes ‘Boxes’ to State Competition

Jefferson High School Theater Department to perform “Boxes” at state competition The Journal | Tuesday, March 4, 2025 By Ainsley Hall The Jefferson High School Theater Department is set to perform the one-act play “Boxes” at the state competition at Marshall University on March 27-28. This marks a significant return for

Jessica Robinson Takes the Helm as Charles Town Bank Manager

Jessica Robinson Takes the Helm as Charles Town Bank Manager

BCT names Robinson branch manager The Journal | Tuesday, March 4, 2025 By Toni Milbourne The Journal reports that BCT-The Community’s Bank has appointed Jessica Robinson as the branch manager of its main office in Charles Town. With over 13 years of banking experience at United Bank and extensive community

Shepherdstown Rotary Crowns High School Speech Champions

Shepherdstown Rotary sponsors high school speech contest The Journal | Friday, February 21, 2025 By Staff The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown recently held its 2025 Four-Way Speech Contest at the Bavarian Inn, with senior Luke Viands from Jefferson High School taking first place. Of the 11 participants, Ronan Bartosevich and Miranda

Bonnie Bell: Trailblazer in Ranson's Pageantry History

Bonnie Bell: Trailblazer in Ranson's Pageantry History

First ‘Miss Jefferson County’ reflects on racial discrimination The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 19, 2025 By Erik Anderson In a poignant reflection published by The Spirit of Jefferson, Bonnie Bell recalls being crowned the first 'Miss Jefferson County' at Jefferson High School's 1973 pageant. Despite

Upcoming Events: Concert and FFA Week in Charles Town

Around the Region - February 18, 2025 The Journal | Tuesday, February 18, 2025 By Staff In its February 18, 2025 edition, The Journal highlights upcoming events in the region, including a concert at Happy Retreat in Charles Town by tenor Bill Townsend and pianist YiQiao Li, showcasing a variety of

Middleway Residents Unite Against Mountain Pure Bottling Plant

Middleway Residents Unite Against Mountain Pure Bottling Plant

Middleway Advocates Channel Art, History Into Fight Against Bottling Plant West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Monday, February 10, 2025 By Jack Walker Residents of Middleway are rallying against the proposed Mountain Pure Water Bottling Plant, expressing concerns over environmental impacts and preserving their historic village. During an advocacy gathering on January