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Shepherdstown and Nearby Towns Prepare for Tourism Surge

West Virginia tourism industry gearing up for busy season in state's eastern panhandle DC News Now | Tuesday, April 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway As warmer weather approaches, businesses in Shepherdstown and nearby towns like Harpers Ferry and Charles Town are preparing for an influx of tourists. The Jefferson

Martinsburg High School Band Makes History at Cherry Blossom Parade

Martinsburg High School band to perform in Cherry Blossom Festival Parade DC News Now | Wednesday, April 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Martinsburg High School Marching Band is set to perform in the Annual Cherry Blossom Festival Parade in Washington, D.C., an exciting opportunity for the students from the

Shepherdstown Middle School Hosts Native American Storyteller

Students at Shepherdstown Middle School treated to special guest in their library DC News Now | Tuesday, April 8, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Students at Shepherdstown Middle School welcomed Johnny Moses, a Native American storyteller from Vancouver Island, enhancing their cultural awareness through his visit. This initiative, supported by the Speak

Charles Town Museum Celebrates 60 Years with Washington Exhibit

New exhibit at Jefferson County Museum revisits regional role of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson DC News Now | Thursday, April 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Jefferson County Museum in Charles Town is preparing to launch a special exhibit showcasing artifacts related to George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, focusing on

Shenandoah Junction Students Prepare for Forensic Careers

Jefferson High School students take class on crime solving, leading to careers in forensic science DC News Now | Tuesday, April 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At Jefferson High School in Shenandoah Junction, students are exploring forensic science, fostering future careers in this field. Seniors Kalie Hickman and Ella McCabe express

HHS Secretary Kennedy Visits Martinsburg to Address Health Concerns

US HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. in Martinsburg to tout Trump administration health policies DC News Now | Friday, March 28, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During a visit to Martinsburg, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. emphasized the need to enhance health metrics in the region, notorious for high diabetes

Local Educators from Harpers Ferry and Jefferson High Honored

Educators in Jefferson County, West Virginia earn top state honors DC News Now | Wednesday, March 19, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway This article from DC News Now highlights the achievements of local educators, specifically recognizing Cari Jubb, a counselor at Jefferson High School, for her dedication to supporting students towards graduation