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Local Farm-to-School Success Empowering Eastern Panhandle Students

USDA-backed farm-to-school program a success The Journal | Monday, June 16, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports on a successful multi-year initiative by the Jefferson Growers, Artisans & Producers Coalition, which has provided over 28,000 students in the Eastern Panhandle with locally-sourced food education and better tasting meals. Through a

Roving Peregrine Theatre Company Unveils New Initiatives in Shepherdstown

Roving Peregrine Theatre Company Unveils New Initiatives in Shepherdstown

Roving Peregrine Theatre Company teases new season, new initiatives The Journal | Monday, June 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During their annual gala, the Roving Peregrine Theatre Company, based in Shepherdstown, unveiled initiatives for the upcoming season, including discounted tickets for Shepherd University students and a new membership program. They announced

Ranson Chick-fil-A Celebrates Local Spirit at WV Fest

Ranson Chick-fil-A Celebrates Local Spirit at WV Fest

West Virginia celebrated at Chick-fil-A The Journal | Sunday, June 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During the WV Fest in downtown Charles Town, the Ranson Chick-fil-A celebrated the local spirit by offering free food coupons to attendees in West Virginia attire. Manager June Hendricks emphasized their commitment to community engagement, while

Shepherd University’s Byrd Center Welcomes New Leadership Team

Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education Ushers in New Leadership The Journal | Sunday, June 15, 2025 By Staff The Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education at Shepherd University has welcomed new leadership, aiming to enhance understanding of Congress and democracy. Zach Dougherty, now the Director, brings

State Treasurer Larry Pack to Tour Shepherd University Improvements

State Treasurer to tour Shepherd University The Journal | Sunday, June 15, 2025 By Staff On June 17, State Treasurer Larry Pack will visit Shepherd University alongside President Dr. Mary Hendrix to inspect campus enhancements and review state-funded construction projects. Highlights of the tour include the new Dining Hall, Multipurpose Building,

WISH Grant Fuels Restoration of Shepherdstown's Little House

$26k WISH grant enables restoration of Little House The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, June 12, 2025 By Staff A $26,750 grant from Women Investing in Shepherd (WISH) will facilitate the restoration of the Little House in Shepherdstown, which has been closed since the COVID-19 pandemic began. This historical structure, built

WISH Grant Fuels Restoration of Historic Little House in Shepherdstown

$26k WISH grant enables restoration of Little House The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, June 12, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports on a $26,750 grant from Women Investing in Shepherd (WISH) that is facilitating the restoration and reopening of the historic Little House, which has been closed since the