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Shepherdstown's Appalachian Heritage Festival Celebrates Culture

Appalachian Heritage Festival brings acclaimed, award-winning artists to area The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, September 18, 2025 By Staff The 29th annual Appalachian Heritage Festival in Shepherdstown showcased award-winning artists, including storyteller Bil Lepp and banjoists Ben Townsend and Joshua Jimmerson, attracting both locals and newcomers eager to learn about the

Shepherdstown Public Library Hosts Exciting Spelling Bee Fundraiser

Second annual Adult Spelling Bee raises funds for Shepherdstown Public Library The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, September 18, 2025 By Staff The second annual Adult Spelling Bee, held at the Shepherdstown Public Library, saw Rachel Hally triumph with the word 'exculpate,' while competitors Sheila Vertino and Charity Riley secured

Shepherdstown and Shepherd University Strengthen Ties

Shepherdstown mayor talks growth of town and gown relationship with Shepherd University The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, September 18, 2025 By Staff Shepherdstown Mayor James Gatz discusses the growing partnership between the town and Shepherd University, highlighting initiatives to foster collaboration, such as improving community resources and supporting local businesses. The

Shepherdstown University President Mary Hendrix to Retire

Shepherd University president announces plans to retire at end of school year The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, September 18, 2025 By Staff Mary Hendrix, president of Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, announced her plans to retire at the end of the 2025-2026 school year after a decade of transformative leadership. Under her

Shepherdstown Welcomes Deaf Storyteller Justin Perez in Unique Performance

Deaf storyteller shares Visual Vernacular art form with Eastern Panhandle audiences The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, September 18, 2025 By Staff On September 9, at the Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church, Visual Vernacular artist Justin Perez captivated local audiences with his unique storytelling, blending silence and sign language into captivating performances. As part

Celebrating New Arrivals: Local Birth Announcements from Shepherdstown

Birth announcements The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Monday, September 15, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle shares heartwarming birth announcements for local families, including the arrival of Kai Maurice Parker on July 7, 2025, to Shepherdstown residents Kamren and Jaiquan Parker, followed by Amyah Lynn Sheffler, born to Krystal Keller and Michael

Shepherdstown Art Community Celebrates Closing of Thacker’s Show

Art lovers come out to bid farewell to Skull City Studio show The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, September 11, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports on the closing reception of Kristian Thacker's art show, 'Anamnesis,' held at Skull City Studio. The event drew attendees from nearby