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Shepherdstown Hosts Lecture on Constitution by Carte Goodwin

Former U.S. senators speaks on the value of the Constitution The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, September 25, 2025 By Staff At the 20th annual Tom E. Moses Memorial Lecture hosted by the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History & Education in Shepherdstown, former U.S. Senator Carte Goodwin discussed

Shepherdstown Panel Highlights the Impact of Every Vote

Political candidates talk power of a single vote The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, September 25, 2025 By Staff At a recent panel discussion in Shepherdstown, political candidates highlighted the critical importance of every single vote. Former West Virginia Delegate Josh Barker shared his experience of losing an election by just one

EWVCF Celebrates 30 Years of Transformative Giving in Eastern West Virginia

Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation marks 30 years of giving back The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, September 25, 2025 By Staff The Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation (EWVCF) is celebrating its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of philanthropic impact across local communities including Charles Town and Harpers Ferry. Founded in 1995

Community Comes Together for Final Movie Night in Shepherdstown

Munchin’ at the movies The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, September 18, 2025 By Staff The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports on the final movie night of the year held at Morgans Grove Park, where community members gathered to enjoy popcorn and various snacks while celebrating under the stars. This beloved local event marks

Shepherdstown Residents Engage in Heritage Education Forum

Shepherdstown Heritage Education Initiative draws crowd to public forum The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, September 18, 2025 By Staff On September 9, nearly 50 community members gathered at the War Memorial Building in Shepherdstown for a public forum focused on the Shepherdstown Heritage Education Initiative. Mayor James Gatz emphasized the significance

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