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Harpers Ferry Celebrates Music at World Fiddle Day Festival

Fiddle festival takes over venues across Harpers Ferry West Virginia Press Association | Monday, May 19, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Harpers Ferry recently hosted its inaugural World Fiddle Day Celebration, featuring local musicians and workshops that spotlighted both Irish and American fiddle traditions. Organized by local artist Kate MacLeod, the event

Shepherd University's New Dining Hall Nears Completion

Shepherd University’s new dining hall and multipurpose building is under construction West Virginia Press Association | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Shepherd University has commenced construction on a new dining hall and multipurpose building, enhancing campus facilities near Shepherdstown. Funded with $30 million from contributions by Rep. Riley

Ranson's Reisenweber Appointed USDA Rural Development Director

Capito congratulates Reisenweber for USDA Rural Development appointment West Virginia Press Association | Monday, May 5, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito congratulated John Reisenweber on his appointment as USDA Rural Development State Director for West Virginia. Capito lauded Reisenweber's commitment to local communities, noting

Harpers Ferry Hosts Open House on Appalachian Trail's Future

Appalachian Trail faces challenges, natural and man made, as it celebrates its centennial West Virginia Press Association | Monday, April 28, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway As the Appalachian Trail celebrates its centennial, challenges from wildfires, particularly in Pennsylvania, and climate change loom large. During a recent open house in Harpers Ferry,

Empowering Entrepreneurs: Local Opportunities at Shepherdstown's Conference

OPINION: Entrepreneurs and small business owners are the lifeblood of local communities West Virginia Press Association | Thursday, April 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The WV Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Annual Conference, set for April 29th at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, offers an invaluable platform for small business owners and entrepreneurs. As West

Legal Battle Erupts Over Mountain Pure Facility Plans Near Middleway

Sidewinder sues planning commission over Mountain Pure rejection West Virginia Press Association | Thursday, April 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Sidewinder Enterprises has filed a lawsuit against the Jefferson County Planning Commission for rejecting its Mountain Pure beverage facility plan, igniting a potential legal battle in the community. Local opposition, spearheaded

Shepherdstown Welcomes State's First Phius Certified Passive House

Shepherdstown to be home of first Phius design-certified passive house in the state West Virginia Press Association | Friday, March 28, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In Shepherdstown, Sean and Tracey Porter are set to move into West Virginia's first Phius design-certified passive house this June, marking a significant step