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Boundary Dispute Resolved for Quail Ridge Residents

Berkeley and Jefferson counties agree to resolve decades-old boundary confusion The Journal | Sunday, September 28, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway MARTINSBURG - In a significant move, the Berkeley County and Jefferson County Commissions have resolved a long-standing boundary dispute affecting residents near the Chapel View and Quail Ridge subdivisions. This agreement

Shepherd University Honors Local Native Author Clapsaddle

Shepherd University Honors Local Native Author Clapsaddle

Appalachian Heritage Writer’s Award awarded to first Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians novelist The Journal | Saturday, September 27, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On September 25, at the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History & Education, Shepherd University's Appalachian Studies Director presented author Annette Clapsaddle with the

Shepherdstown Embraces Innovative Little Free Dog Library

Shepherdstown Embraces Innovative Little Free Dog Library

'Going to the dogs': First Little Free Dog Library finds success in Shepherdstown The Journal | Thursday, September 25, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In Shepherdstown, a new initiative called the Little Free Dog Library, inspired by its literary counterpart, has gained traction thanks to Don Hillmer. This community service

Shepherdstown Concert Raises Addiction Awareness and Funds

Shepherdstown Concert Raises Addiction Awareness and Funds

Martinsburg Renew concert continues to raise awareness on addiction and recovery The Journal | Thursday, September 25, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports that Martinsburg Renew is hosting its third annual Substance Use Disorder Recovery Concert on Sunday, September 28, in Shepherdstown. This significant event, featuring artists like Full Circle

Shepherdstown's Literary Tradition Faces Setback Amid Funding Cuts

Shepherdstown's Literary Tradition Faces Setback Amid Funding Cuts

Federal funding cuts halts 17-year-old tradition in West Virginia The Journal | Thursday, September 25, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Appalachian Heritage Writer-in-Residence Project, celebrated for 17 years in Shepherdstown, has published its first anthology, showcasing the creative talents of local writers. Under the direction of Sylvia Shurbutt and writer Adriana

Shepherdstown Residents Unite to Support Local Library

Shepherdstown Residents Unite to Support Local Library

Value of community giving seen, as federal funding proves uncertain The Journal | Thursday, September 25, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Amid rising uncertainties in federal funding for libraries, the Nourishing Literacy Giving Circle, formed by community members in Shepherdstown, champions local support for the area's library. Founded in 2017,

Chelcie Lynn Set to Energize Charles Town with Interactive Comedy Show

Chelcie Lynn Set to Energize Charles Town with Interactive Comedy Show

Chelcie Lynn brings fresh, interactive comedy to Hollywood Casino Event Center The Journal | Wednesday, September 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Comedy enthusiasts in Charles Town can look forward to an exciting evening as Chelcie Lynn, famous for her character Trailer Trash Tammy, performs at the Event Center at Hollywood Casino