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Shepherd University Launches Farming Incubator Program in Charles Town

Shepherd University Launches Farming Incubator Program in Charles Town

New program aims to encourage farming in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle Times-West Virginian | Saturday, November 8, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Shepherd University has launched a new Agricultural Small Business Incubator program to support aspiring farmers in the Eastern Panhandle. Set to accept applicants for the 2026 growing season, the

Retirement Adventures: Barrackville's Chief Wilson Reflects

Barrackville Police Chief Chuck Wilson retires after 17 years of service Times-West Virginian | Thursday, September 4, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway After 17 years of dedicated service as Barrackville's Police Chief, Chuck Wilson reflects on his career and newfound retirement adventures. He expresses a strong desire to explore National

Wealth-Based Teacher Salary Increases Proposed in Jefferson County

Wealth-Based Teacher Salary Increases Proposed in Jefferson County

WV teacher pay raises would be contingent on area’s home values, according to Senate bill Times-West Virginian | Wednesday, March 19, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A proposed Senate bill in West Virginia suggests that teacher pay raises will be linked to median home prices in their respective counties. This could

Robinson Grand Joins Historic Theatre Trail Boosting Local Arts

Robinson Grand Joins Historic Theatre Trail Boosting Local Arts

Robinson Grand and three other venues added to W.Va. Historic Theatre Trail Times-West Virginian | Saturday, February 8, 2025 By Staff The Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center in Clarksburg, along with the Shepherdstown Opera House, Granada Theater, and Elk Theater, has been added to the West Virginia Historic Theatre Trail,

Milestones in West Virginia History: From Guyandotte to Follansbee

Milestones in West Virginia History: From Guyandotte to Follansbee

This week in West Virginia history Times-West Virginian | Saturday, January 4, 2025 By Staff This week's historical highlights focus on significant events in West Virginia, including the birth of notable figures like football coach Lou Holtz from Follansbee and poet laureate Louise McNeill from Pocahontas County. Noteworthy events