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Kearneysville Distillery Receives Grant to Boost Local Food Supply

Kearneysville Distillery Receives Grant to Boost Local Food Supply

Federal Grants Support W.Va. Food Chain West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Friday, May 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway West Virginia Public Broadcasting reports that eleven grants totaling over $3.3 million have been awarded to improve the resilience of the state’s food supply. Notably, a grant exceeding $600,000

WVU Medicine Unveils $260M Healthcare Expansion in Charles Town Area

WVU Medicine Unveils $260M Healthcare Expansion in Charles Town Area

WVU Medicine Plans $260M Expansion For Eastern Panhandle Hospitals, Citing New Demand West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Monday, April 28, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway As population growth in the Eastern Panhandle increases the demand for healthcare services, WVU Medicine has announced a significant $260 million investment aimed at expanding facilities in

Shepherdstown Eagles Rebuild After Tragic Loss in High Winds

Shepherdstown Eagles Rebuild After Tragic Loss in High Winds

Strong Winds Prove Fatal For Beloved Shepherdstown Eaglets, But Adults Rebuild Nest West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Friday, April 25, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In Shepherdstown, strong winds recently caused a tragic incident when an eagle nest was dislodged from a sycamore tree, resulting in the loss of three eaglets. Fortunately,

Martinsburg Residents Protest Rep. Moore's El Salvador Visit

Martinsburg Residents Protest Rep. Moore's El Salvador Visit

Rep. Moore’s Trip To El Salvador Mega-Prison Spurs Martinsburg Protest West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Thursday, April 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway U.S. Rep. Riley Moore's recent visit to a mega-prison in El Salvador, which detains individuals deported from the U.S., has ignited protest activities in

Sidewinder Takes Legal Action Against Local Planning Authority

Sidewinder Takes Legal Action Against Local Planning Authority

Sidewinder Sues Jefferson County Planning Commission Over Rejected Water Bottling Plant West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Monday, April 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Following the rejection of plans for a water bottling facility in the area, Sidewinder has initiated legal action against the local planning commission. This development has sparked discussions

Sidewinder Launches Legal Challenge Against Local Planning Board

Sidewinder Launches Legal Challenge Against Local Planning Board

Sidewinder Sues Jefferson County Planning Commission Over Rejected Water Bottling Plant West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Monday, April 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway After being denied approval for a water bottling facility, Sidewinder has initiated legal action against the planning commission in the area. This situation has stirred discussions among local

Harpers Ferry Artist Antonia Capriotti Showcases Intricate Art

Harpers Ferry Artist Antonia Capriotti Showcases Intricate Art

Eastern Panhandle Artist’s Intricate Illustrations Grew From Classroom Interest, Support West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Thursday, April 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Antonia Capriotti, a talented artist from the Eastern Panhandle, has transformed her passion for art into vibrant exhibitions that reflect her intricate style. Her journey began in Jefferson