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Harpers Ferry Set to Open First U.S. Quarry Bungee Jump

Harpers Ferry Set to Open First U.S. Quarry Bungee Jump

Harpers Ferry to Launch the First Quarry-Based Bungee Jumping Site in the U.S WV News | Tuesday, December 31, 2024 By Staff Adventure enthusiasts in Harpers Ferry will soon have a thrilling new destination as The Great Bungee Company prepares to launch the first quarry-based bungee jumping site in the

Local Leaders Lift Restrictions on Minors at Performances

Local Leaders Lift Restrictions on Minors at Performances

Jefferson County Repeals Ordinance Restricting Minors from Live Performances WV News | Friday, December 20, 2024 By Staff In a significant move, the Jefferson County Commission has overturned an ordinance that barred minors from attending adult live performances, including certain drag shows. This decision, made by a narrow 3-2 vote, follows

Charles Town Races Announces 2025 Schedule with Purse Boost

Charles Town Races Announces 2025 Schedule with Purse Boost

Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races Finalizes 2025 Live Racing Schedule with Purse Increase WV News | Tuesday, December 17, 2024 By Staff Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races has officially confirmed its 2025 live racing calendar, featuring 160 days of racing with a 5% purse increase announced for opening night

Shepherd University to Enhance Campus with $30M Upgrades

Shepherd University to Enhance Campus with $30M Upgrades

Shepherd University Launches $30 Million Campus Improvement Projects WV News | Tuesday, December 17, 2024 By Staff Shepherd University is set to undertake significant campus upgrades, funded by $30 million from the state, aimed at enhancing student facilities and modernizing infrastructure. This initiative reflects the university's ongoing commitment to

West Virginia Supreme Court Upholds Ouster of Jefferson County Commissioners

West Virginia Supreme Court Upholds Ouster of Jefferson County Commissioners

Supreme Court ruling in Jefferson County commissioners' ouster underscores several key points of law WV News | Monday, November 18, 2024 By Matt Harvey In a significant ruling by the West Virginia Supreme Court, the ouster of two Jefferson County commissioners was upheld, clarifying that such cases are to be

West Virginia Sees Surge in Business Registrations in 2024: Counties Leading the Growth

West Virginia Sees Surge in Business Registrations in 2024: Counties Leading the Growth

West Virginia Business Growth: Top Counties for New Business Registrations in 2024 WV News | Wednesday, November 13, 2024 By Staff In October 2024, WV News reported a significant increase in business registrations in West Virginia, with 1,100 new businesses registered statewide. Calhoun County topped the list with a 2.