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Election Recap: Morrisey's Victory and the Shift in West Virginia Politics

West Virginia Public Broadcasting West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Tuesday, November 12, 2024 By Staff West Virginia Public Broadcasting covers a range of important topics reflecting the current state and upcoming events in West Virginia. Key highlights include the results of the 2024 general election, where Republican Attorney General Patrick Morrisey

Larry Daily's Epic Fantasy Journey: 'The Minstrel and the Prophet' Debuts

Shepherd University professor publishes debut novel The Journal | Tuesday, November 12, 2024 By Staff Shepherd University Professor of Psychology Larry Daily celebrated the release of his debut novel, 'The Minstrel and the Prophet: Book One of the Chronicles of the Lawbreaker,' at a reception attended by colleagues, friends,

Acclaimed Cellist Amit Peled to Shine with Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra in Shepherdstown

Acclaimed cellist to perform with Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra The Journal | Saturday, November 9, 2024 By Staff Published by The Journal, the article announces two performances by the Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra featuring acclaimed cellist Amit Peled at the historic Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church on November 2 and 3. Titled '

Masterworks Chorale Celebrates 50 Years of Choral Excellence with Rutter's Music

Masterworks Chorale celebrating 50 years of choral collaboration The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, November 7, 2024 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports that the Masterworks Chorale is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a concert featuring works by renowned composer John Rutter. Founded in 1974, the chorale includes both Shepherd University students

Shepherdstown Event Celebrates Veterans Through Art and Theater

‘Honoring Our Veterans’ to celebrate artistic accomplishments of local veterans The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, November 7, 2024 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports on a special event this Veteran’s Day in Shepherdstown, where local veterans will showcase their artwork in an event called ‘Honoring Our Veterans.’ The event, organized

Shepherdstown's Halloween: A Night of Community and Cheer

No tricks, just treats: Families fill the streets of Shepherdstown on Halloween night The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, November 7, 2024 By Staff In an article published by The Shepherdstown Chronicle, the Halloween festivities in Shepherdstown are highlighted as a vibrant, community-centered event. Families and trick-or-treaters enjoyed a lively atmosphere on

Exploring the Enslaved Lives at Ferry Hill Plantation: Insights from Historians

Historians take a closer look at Ferry Hill and its past steeped in slavery The Journal | Thursday, November 7, 2024 By Tabitha Johnston The Journal reports on the Black Life at Ferry Hill Tour held at Ferry Hill Plantation, where historians highlighted the lives of enslaved individuals rather than the