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Harpers Ferry's KC Walters Receives National Audubon Award

Harpers Ferry's KC Walters Receives National Audubon Award

Potomac Valley Audubon Society staff member, Katelyn "KC" Walters honored at national conference The Journal | Sunday, August 3, 2025 By Staff Katelyn 'KC' Walters, a dedicated staff member of the Potomac Valley Audubon Society, has been honored with the Outstanding Community Chapter Leadership Award by the

Shepherd University Launches Peace Corps Prep Program for Local Students

Want to serve the world? Shepherd’s new Peace Corps Prep can help Herald-Mail Media | Saturday, August 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Shepherd University has joined a select group of colleges as a Peace Corps Prep institution, empowering students from local areas like Charles Town and Harpers Ferry to engage

Charles Town Author Robin Masnick Celebrates Story Success

‘Evelyn Smythe’: Short story by Charles Town author published in Saturday Evening Post The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, July 31, 2025 By Staff Robin Masnick of Charles Town, who began writing again after caring for her husband post-accident, has seen her short story 'Evelyn Smythe' achieve notable recognition. Inspired

Exploring Identity in Shepherdstown's Theater Festival

Exploring Identity in Shepherdstown's Theater Festival

Questioning identity: Taking a look at two more CATF productions The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, July 31, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In the latest edition of The Spirit of Jefferson, the Contemporary American Theater Festival at Shepherd University showcases its 2025 season with world premiere plays, including 'Magdalene'

Jaelyn Wratchford Joins Ranson City Council as At-Large Member

Jaelyn Wratchford Joins Ranson City Council as At-Large Member

Jaelyn Wratchford, a former Miss West Virginia winner, fills open at-large spot on Ranson City Council The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, July 30, 2025 By Staff The Spirit of Jefferson reports that Ranson City Council appointed Jaelyn Wratchford, a Miss West Virginia 2021 winner and community volunteer, to fill an

Shepherdstown's Teen Art Atelier Offers Immersive Experience

Teen Art Atelier to be held at Badgerhound Studio & Gallery The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, July 24, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports on the third annual Teen Art Atelier at Badgerhound Studio and Gallery, a unique program for aspiring young artists aged 14-18. Led by experienced artists Emily

Charles Town Author Celebrates 'Evelyn Smythe' Publication

Charles Town Author Celebrates 'Evelyn Smythe' Publication

'Evelyn Smythe': Short story by Charles Town author published in Saturday Evening Post The Journal | Thursday, July 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a poignant story featured in The Journal, Charles Town resident Robin Masnick shares her journey of resilience and creativity following a tragic motorcycle accident involving