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Shepherdstown's Historic Old Market House Transformed Into Welcome Center

Shepherdstown's Historic Old Market House Transformed Into Welcome Center

Iconic 19th Century Building Gets New Life As Shepherdstown Welcome Center West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Tuesday, January 14, 2025 By Jack Walker The historic Old Market House in Shepherdstown, built in 1800, has been transformed into a Welcome Center following the closure of the local library. Celebrated for its rich

Shepherdstown Historic Building Finds New Purpose Amid New Governor's Inauguration

Shepherdstown Historic Building Finds New Purpose Amid New Governor's Inauguration

Morrisey Gets Inaugurated And A Historic Building Gets Repurposed, This West Virginia Morning West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Tuesday, January 14, 2025 By Staff On this West Virginia Morning, the focus is on the recent inauguration of Governor Patrick Morrisey, highlighting a pivotal moment in state governance covered by Statehouse Reporter

Harpers Ferry to Transform Landscape for Historic Battlefield

Harpers Ferry to Transform Landscape for Historic Battlefield

New Battlefield Site Replacing Dilapidated Harpers Ferry Buildings West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Monday, January 13, 2025 By Jack Walker Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is set to demolish five dilapidated structures originally built by Jacob Henkle to create a historically accurate battlefield landscape of the 1862 Battle of Harpers Ferry.

Charles Town Utilities Board Rescinds Water Plant Agreement

Charles Town Utilities Board Rescinds Water Plant Agreement

Charles Town Utilities Board Votes To Rescind Bottling Plant Agreement West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Friday, January 10, 2025 By Jack Walker The Charles Town Utilities Board has unanimously voted to rescind an agreement for a water bottling plant by Sidewinder Enterprises near Middleway. The decision comes after local residents raised

Local Leaders Discuss Reproductive Rights and Remember Carter

Local Leaders Discuss Reproductive Rights and Remember Carter

Accessing Reproductive Care And Remembering President Carter, This West Virginia Morning West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Thursday, January 9, 2025 By Staff On this episode of West Virginia Morning from West Virginia Public Broadcasting, discussions arise around tightening abortion restrictions as state legislatures gear up for new sessions. Local abortion rights

Local Experts Weigh in on Hellbender Conservation and Sustainable Holidays

Local Experts Weigh in on Hellbender Conservation and Sustainable Holidays

Protecting The Hellbender Salamander And Holiday Sustainability, This West Virginia Morning West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Wednesday, January 8, 2025 By Staff In a recent episode of West Virginia Morning, it was announced that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed listing the Eastern Hellbender Salamander as endangered. Curtis

Shepherdstown Residents Create Vision Boards for 2025 Goals

Shepherdstown Residents Create Vision Boards for 2025 Goals

Vision Board Collages Helps Crafters Visualize Goals For New Year West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Friday, January 3, 2025 By Jack Walker In a creative workshop at Shepherdstown Public Library, local residents crafted vision boards to visualize their goals for 2025. Led by Carol Richmond, an adjunct professor, participants used magazines