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Celebrating Erwin and Carol Asam at Shepherdstown's Alma Bea

‘The Great German Beer Hall’ celebrates legacy of Erwin and Carol Asam The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, May 22, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports on the celebration of Erwin and Carol Asam's legacy at ‘The Great German Beer Hall’ event on May 15, held at Alma Bea

Blue Ridge Community & Technical College Graduation in Charles Town

Blue Ridge Community & Technical College Graduation in Charles Town

Blue Ridge Community & Technical College celebrates graduation of 147 students The Journal | Thursday, May 22, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On a celebratory evening at Hollywood Casino in Charles Town, over 700 attendees witnessed the graduation of 147 students from Blue Ridge Community & Technical College. The graduates, hailing from

Shepherd University Graduate Eli Hall Receives Historic Fulbright Award

Shepherd University Graduate Eli Hall Receives Historic Fulbright Award

Recent Shepherd graduate becomes first to receive Fulbright scholarship The Journal | Thursday, May 22, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Eli Hall, a recent graduate from Shepherd University, has made history as the first student from the institution to receive a Fulbright scholarship. Selected from a competitive pool of around 4,000

Harpers Ferry Students Among 24 Awarded Teaching Scholarships

State selects 24 students for West Virginia’s prestigious teaching scholarship WV.gov News | Thursday, May 22, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway WV.gov News reports that 24 high school seniors have been awarded the prestigious Underwood-Smith Teaching Scholars scholarship, intended to address teacher shortages in critical fields such as math

Local Students Awarded Prestigious Teaching Scholarships

State selects 24 students for West Virginia’s prestigious teaching scholarship WV.gov News | Thursday, May 22, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The recent announcement from WV.gov News highlights the selection of 24 high school seniors for the esteemed Underwood-Smith Teaching Scholars Program. This scholarship, which awards up to $40,

Free Septic Class and Health Care Workshops in Shepherdstown

Around the Region - May 22, 2025 The Journal | Thursday, May 22, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports on two upcoming community events aimed at enhancing local knowledge and health. First, a free septic system workshop will take place in Shepherdstown on June 4, providing homeowners insights into caring for

Shepherd University's Dining Hall Construction Starts Near Campus

Construction begins on Shepherd University’s new dining hall and multipurpose building The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Wednesday, May 21, 2025 By Staff On May 14, Shepherd University held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new dining hall and multipurpose building, funded by significant contributions from Rep. Riley Moore and former state Sen.