How we perceive and treat people with substance-use disorder has a direct impact on access to treatment and long-term recovery for this community. The language we use to identify this disease is crucial in addressing solutions for people experiencing it. Read the Full Story >>
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Cultivating Gifted Minds Through Innovative Summer Program
Gifted students, especially in West Virginia, are frequently underserved by their school systems, and that even those with an IEP (Individualized Education Program) do not get the intellectual stimulation and social support they need. Read the Full Story >>
Building a Voice for Appalachia
On November 8, 2016, Donald J. Trump was elected 45th President of the United States, and on November 9, a group of media students and innovators at West Virginia University (WVU) knew what their newest project needed to entail—a truthful outlet from which Appalachia could be heard. Read the Full Story >>
Fostering a More Vibrant Musical Community
The Shepherdstown School of Music formally opened in the summer of 2013 with a Rock and Jazz Jam Camp, which boasted around 15 kids—teaching basic elements of Rock and Jazz performance, as well as improvisation. Read the Full Story >>
Local Father-Daughter Duo Strikes the Right Chord
Sophie Scudieri was a toddler when her parents would find her prancing around the house with guitar in hand, singing about giraffes and learning the frustration of the occasional broken string. About 12 years later, Sophie is composing, playing, and singing with her father, Scooter, in their band Flowers and Birds. Read the Full Story >>
Real Deal Seafood Within Easy Reach
For over 22 years, Jumbo Seafood has been a full-service “market truck” dedicated to offering the highest-quality seafood in Jefferson County. “Unlike large grocery stores, we know our suppliers on a personal basis,” said co-owner Ali James. She and her husband, Les Bowman, opened the business in 1995—which sits conveniently at 1422 Blaire Road, Harpers Ferry (WV)—just Read the Full Story >>
Martinsburg Farmers Market Returns
Martinsburg Farmers Market Manager James Hersick is an advocate for all local markets, and he believes the intention behind the Martinsburg endeavor is what makes it unique. Read the Full Story >>
Shepherdstown School of Dance Embraces Community
Shepherdstown School of Dance (SSOD), in its fourteenth year, is committed to keeping the art and discipline of classical dance alive in the community. Martinsburg native and SSOD owner Emily Romine, found her passion for dance as a young girl in downtown Shepherdstown—when she attended classes at the War Memorial Building, training with Carolou Russell. Read the Full Story >>
The HUB Community Workspace Offers Unique Benefit to Area Professionals
The HUB, located at 126 East Burke Street in Martinsburg (WV), comprises a full-service community workspace ready to meet the needs of independent professionals within the Panhandle and beyond. Owner Andrew Johnson travels for business a fair amount, and he often needs a space that can provide all the basic professional needs. “I’m a member Read the Full Story >>
Keeping the Community Vibrant, One Reader at a Time
Four Seasons Books opened in downtown Shepherdstown 25 years ago. Owners Mike and Ruth Raubertas felt like Shepherdstown was the ideal location for their business to thrive—a college town with a dedicated community of artisans and writers, close proximity to a metropolis, and a burgeoning populace of families, retirees, professionals, and students dedicated to creating Read the Full Story >>
The Vintage Lady—a Merger of Customers and Community
Products made in West Virginia and America—that’s the merchandise The Vintage Lady (169 High St., Harpers Ferry) seeks for the community. Owner Cindi Dunn always wanted to combine her creativity and business background. Before buying the shop 15 years ago, she worked there for two years—leading the previous owner to suggest she buy the business. Read the Full Story >>
SNAP/WV FresHealthy Bucks Program Alive and Well
The Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, has expanded its benefits, and will now be accepted at local farmers markets in the Eastern Panhandle. Read the Full Story >>
Rivers Studio & Gallery Offers Natural Inspiration in Harpers Ferry
For local artist Anne Rule-Thompson, owning a gallery has been a long-time aspiration, and Rivers Studio & Gallery (1346 W. Washington St., Harpers Ferry), opening in April, is hers. Read the Full Story >>
A Love of Food and Family
Pizza, salad, appetizers, wings, subs, burgers, pasta: hungry yet? Well there’s a not-so-secret destination in Ranson that will take care of any or all of those cravings for you. It’s Andy’s Pizza, located conveniently at 733 N. Mildred Street. Owner Andy Colandrea is no stranger to the pizza business; he was born into it. His Read the Full Story >>