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Shepherdstown Celebrates Hatch of Three Bald Eagle Chicks

Shepherdstown Celebrates Hatch of Three Bald Eagle Chicks

All Three Bald Eagle Chicks Hatch at National Conservation Training Center Nest in Shepherdstown, WV WV News | Monday, March 24, 2025 By Staff Nature enthusiasts in Shepherdstown and beyond are rejoicing as all three bald eagle eggs at the National Conservation Training Center have hatched. The eaglets' arrival, celebrated

Road Crews Address Potholes on Routes in Harpers Ferry Area

Road Crews Address Potholes on Routes in Harpers Ferry Area

WVDOH road crews continue pothole patching across West Virginia WV News | Wednesday, March 19, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway WV News reports on the ongoing efforts of road crews patching potholes across various counties including the important routes in Jefferson County, such as Summit Point Road and South Childs Road. This

Safety Grants Boost Funding for Schools in Charles Town Area

Safety Grants Boost Funding for Schools in Charles Town Area

West Virginia Department of Education announces school safety projects funding WV News | Thursday, March 13, 2025 By Matt Harvey The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) has allocated grants to enhance school safety across the state, with notable funding aimed at local educational entities. Among the recipients, schools in the

CWD Containment Area Grows: Impact Felt in Local Communities

CWD Containment Area Grows: Impact Felt in Local Communities

Chronic Wasting Disease Containment Expands in West Virginia as New Case Confirmed WV News | Tuesday, March 11, 2025 By Staff The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has confirmed a new case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a deer from Grant County, expanding the disease containment area that now

Harpers Ferry and Local Parks See Record Visitors Amid Budget Cuts

Harpers Ferry and Local Parks See Record Visitors Amid Budget Cuts

National Park Visits Hit Record High as Federal Budget Cuts Strain Resources WV News | Friday, March 7, 2025 By Staff In 2024, national parks across the U.S. welcomed over 332 million visitors, a record high driven by increasing interest in exploring natural and historical sites. This surge translates to

Senator Rucker's Bill for Silent Reflection in Schools

Senator Rucker's Bill for Silent Reflection in Schools

West Virginia Bill Proposes Mandatory Moment of Silence in Schools WV News | Thursday, February 13, 2025 By Staff A proposed bill in West Virginia, introduced by Senator Patricia Rucker, aims to implement a mandatory one-minute moment of silence at the start of each school day. This initiative seeks to protect

Bald Eagles Nesting in Shepherdstown: First Egg Laid Live

Bald Eagles Nesting in Shepherdstown: First Egg Laid Live

First Bald Eagle Egg of the Season Laid in West Virginia – Watch Live on Eagle Cam WV News | Tuesday, February 11, 2025 By Staff The bald eagles at the National Conservation Training Center (NCTC) in Shepherdstown have welcomed their first egg of the nesting season. This site, a two-decade home