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Martinsburg Medical Staff Welcomed by Cuddly Baby Kangaroos

Baby kangaroos greet medical staff, stress reliever to start a day of work at hospital DC News Now | Wednesday, June 11, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, staff enjoyed a stress-relieving morning with baby kangaroos, known as joeys, bringing joy before their work in the operating

Shepherdstown's First Pride Parade Celebrates Community Spirit

Shepherdstown gearing up for Pride parade, month of festivities DC News Now | Wednesday, May 28, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The inaugural Pride parade in Shepherdstown marks the beginning of Pride Month, celebrating equality and the LGBTQ+ community. Festival planner Scott Turner Schofield highlights the strong community support, emphasizing the inclusivity

Exploring George Washington's Family Homes in Charles Town

Jefferson County Museum planning tours of George Washington family homes DC News Now | Friday, May 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Students of early American history can look forward to special tours organized by the Jefferson County Museum, spotlighting significant homes tied to George Washington's family in and around

Data Center Initiative Sparks Economic Hopes in Charles Town Area

Eastern panhandle region of West Virginia weighs implications of data centers DC News Now | Friday, May 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway West Virginia's push to attract data centers as a key economic development strategy is gaining momentum, with state officials like Sen. Jason Barrett emphasizing the need for

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