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Reopening of Harpers Ferry and New River Gorge Parks Secured

Reopening of Harpers Ferry and New River Gorge Parks Secured

Governor: Agreement to keep national parks open amid shutdown secured The Register~Herald | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Governor Patrick Morrisey announced an agreement to keep the national parks in West Virginia operational despite the federal government shutdown. This deal, pending approval from the National Park Service, will

Ranson's SensorHubb Receives Investment for Food Safety Tech

WVJIT invests in SensorHubb to support food safety innovation and job creation The Register~Herald | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 By Staff The West Virginia Jobs Investment Trust has invested $400,000 in SensorHubb, a Ranson-based company focused on food safety through innovative software solutions. With a centralized monitoring system for

Shepherdstown Kicks Off 'We the People' Constitution Day Parade

Shepherdstown Kicks Off 'We the People' Constitution Day Parade

Shepherdstown’s civic spirit marches on The Register~Herald | Thursday, September 11, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On September 20, Shepherdstown will host its inaugural Constitution Day parade, dubbed the 'We the People' parade, at 10 a.m. on German Street, culminating in a community celebration at Town Hall.

Theatre West Virginia Taps KB Saine for Artistic Direction

Theatre West Virginia Taps KB Saine for Artistic Direction

KB Saine named artistic director for Theatre West Virginia The Register~Herald | Monday, March 10, 2025 By Staff The Register-Herald reported that KB Saine has been appointed as the artistic director for Theatre West Virginia for the 2025 summer season. With over 20 years in professional theater, he previously directed

Rippon Family Advocates for Stricter Laws to Protect Road Workers

Family of fallen flagger hopes laws will change to protect road workers The Register~Herald | Monday, March 10, 2025 By Marsha Chwalik Kathy Ruth, a flagger, tragically lost her life while directing traffic in a work zone near Rippon on April 4, 2024. Following the accident, the driver responsible faced

Shepherdstown Woman Receives Hopeful Diagnosis at WVU Medicine

Shepherdstown Woman Receives Hopeful Diagnosis at WVU Medicine

WVU Medicine successfully diagnoses West Virginia woman’s mysterious illness The Register~Herald | Saturday, February 8, 2025 By Wvumedicine.org At 27, Daniela Powers faced a daunting health crisis with mysterious symptoms that medical professionals attributed variously to allergies and anxiety, leaving her feeling gaslit. After seeking help at WVU

Legacy of Jim Crow Laws Influences Voting Rights in Ranson

How Mississippi's Jim Crow Laws Still Haunt Black Voters Today The Register~Herald | Wednesday, January 29, 2025 By Marshall Project The recent article from The Register~Herald explores the ongoing impact of Jim Crow laws on Black voters in Mississippi, linked to the legacy of voter disenfranchisement and