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Harpers Ferry Welcomes Culinary Enthusiasts: The Food Guy Speaks

Harpers Ferry Welcomes Culinary Enthusiasts: The Food Guy Speaks

Food at the forefront for destination travel The Journal | Wednesday, April 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At the Jefferson County Tourism Summit, Steven Keith, also known as 'The Food Guy,' emphasized the growing importance of culinary experiences in travel, highlighting that over 60% of food enthusiasts plan their

Chef Paul Smith's Journey Celebrated at Shepherdstown Tourism Summit

Chef Paul Smith's Journey Celebrated at Shepherdstown Tourism Summit

Tourism Summit provides inside look at James Beard award winner Paul Smith The Journal | Wednesday, April 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At the 2025 Tourism Summit held at the Bavarian Inn in Shepherdstown, Chef Paul Smith, the first West Virginian to win a James Beard Award, shared his inspiring journey.

Hive & Hope Foundation: New Support Resource in Charles Town

Hive & Hope Foundation: New Support Resource in Charles Town

Hive & Hope Foundation: A unique nonprofit The Journal | Tuesday, April 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Elizabeth Brown has established the Hive & Hope Foundation in Charles Town to support families dealing with complex medical journeys, inspired by her own experience with her son, Beckett, who has tuberous sclerosis complex.

Mountain Pure Challenges Planning Commission Decision on Bottling Facility

Sidewinder Enterprises files suit against Jefferson Planning Commission over Mountain Pure facility The Journal | Monday, April 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a legal dispute reported by The Journal, Sidewinder Enterprises, operating as Mountain Pure, has filed a lawsuit against the Planning Commission after its proposal for a water bottling

Dickinson & Wait: Celebrating 34 Years of Craftsmanship in Shepherdstown

Dickinson & Wait: Celebrating 34 Years of Craftsmanship in Shepherdstown

Dickinson & Wait: 34 years highlighting artisans The Journal | Monday, April 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway For over 34 years, Dickinson & Wait has been a cornerstone of downtown Shepherdstown, providing a platform for high-quality American craftsmanship. Owners Debbie Dickinson and Meredith Wait have fostered strong community ties and friendships

Charles Town Celebrates New Additions with Ribbon Cuttings

Charles Town Celebrates New Additions with Ribbon Cuttings

Ribbon cuttings highlight new businesses in Charles Town The Journal | Monday, April 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On Saturday morning, city officials in Charles Town welcomed two new businesses, Cella Mae’s Bakehouse and Candlelight Soap Company, during official ribbon-cutting ceremonies. Cella Mae’s, founded by Krystina Nappi, offers delicious

Shepherd University Relay for Life Exceeds Fundraising Goal

Shepherd University Relay for Life Exceeds Fundraising Goal

Relayers top goal for 2025 ‘Going for Gold’ event The Journal | Sunday, April 13, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The 2025 Relay for Life event, themed ‘Going for Gold Against Cancer’, took a unique approach this year by starting at noon and ending at midnight at Shepherd University's Wellness