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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

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

Kearneysville Distillery to Expand After $1.2M USDA Grant

Kearneysville Distillery to Expand After $1.2M USDA Grant

Devil's Due Distillery awarded $1.2 million matching grant The Journal | Wednesday, May 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Devil’s Due Distillery in Kearneysville is set for significant enhancements following a $1.2 million matching grant from the USDA’s Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure program. This funding will

Shepherdstown Artists Showcase Plein Air Paintings from Garden Tour

Shepherdstown Artists Showcase Plein Air Paintings from Garden Tour

Plein air paintings from Back Alley Garden Tour & Tea to be shown The Journal | Tuesday, May 20, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Over the weekend, plein air painters from Goldfinch Studio participated in the 26th annual Back Alley Garden Tour & Tea in Shepherdstown, showcasing their artwork inspired by the

Shepherdstown's Back Alley Garden Tour Features New Local Gems

Shepherdstown's Back Alley Garden Tour Features New Local Gems

26th annual Back Alley Garden Tour & Tea highlights unknown gardens in Shepherdstown The Journal | Monday, May 19, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The 26th annual Back Alley Garden Tour & Tea, held in Shepherdstown, attracted large crowds eager to explore new garden additions, including Shepherd Village and Sage Place. Organizers

Inclusive Fun at Jefferson High's Special Needs Field Day

Inclusive Fun at Jefferson High's Special Needs Field Day

Jefferson County Schools Special Needs Field Day brings day of fun, connection to local families The Journal | Sunday, May 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The third annual Special Needs Field Day at Jefferson High School provided a fun and inclusive experience for families in the local area. Organized by the

Shepherdstown Town Council Welcomes New Members, Approves Funding

Shepherdstown Town Council Welcomes New Members, Approves Funding

Shepherdstown Town Council swears in members, approves funding for CATF and Rose Hill Cemetery The Journal | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During a recent meeting, the Shepherdstown Town Council welcomed new members Carrie Blessing and Marty Amerikaner and discussed various community initiatives. They considered changes to the Special