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Shepherdstown Tradition of Appalachian Publishing Paused

Federal funding issues halt 17-year-old West Virginia tradition The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports that the Appalachian Heritage Writer-in-Residence Project, which celebrates local authors and publishes anthologies of their work, has had to pause its 17-year tradition due to funding cuts from the

Community Pushback on Zoning Changes in Middleway and Kearneysville

Secrecy shrouds county government The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Staff In a recent meeting covered by The Shepherdstown Chronicle, the Jefferson County Commission faced pushback against a proposal to eliminate the 'concept plan' requirement for commercial development, which many believe is essential for zoning integrity.

Shepherdstown Welcomes First Little Free Dog Library

‘Going to the dogs’: First Little Free Dog Library finds success in Shepherdstown The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Staff In Shepherdstown, Steve and Betty Shepherd launched the area's first Little Free Dog Library, inspired by a community service opportunity from Springfield resident Don Hillmer. The

Shepherdstown Honors Local Author with Heritage Writing Award

‘I’m not Disney Pocahontas’: Appalachian Heritage Writer’s Award awarded to first Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians novelist The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Staff In a notable event at the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History & Education, Shepherd University honored Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle, the

Shepherdstown Welcomes Ground Lounge for Holistic Wellness

Ground Lounge opens, offers wellness services to public The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Staff Ground Lounge, recently opened by Samantha Savoca at 123 West German Street in Shepherdstown, offers a variety of wellness services aimed at health and healing. This new establishment complements the local CBD business,

Shepherdstown Hosts Author's Insights on Appalachian Culture

Author talks finding sense of belonging in Appalachian, indigenous writing circles The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Staff During the Scarborough Society Lecture at the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History & Education on September 25, Annette Clapsaddle, the Appalachian Writer-in-Residence, discussed her debut novel 'Even

Shepherdstown Library Thrives Thanks to Local Giving Circle

Value of community giving seen, as federal funding proves uncertain The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Staff The Nourishing Literacy Giving Circle, formed in 2017 by local community members, has significantly impacted the Shepherdstown Public Library, providing essential funding amid uncertainties surrounding federal grants. With contributions of $25,