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Jefferson County Residents Organize Local No Kings Rally On October 18

County Prosecutor Matt Harvey Moves To New Role as US Attorney

Harpers Ferry Affected By Federal Government Shutdown

Shepherdstown Marches to Celebrate the Constitution of the United States

Shepherd University President Announces Plan To Retire At End Of School Year

Governor Morrisey Provides Details of 25-Year Energy Plan

Jefferson County Fair 2025 Gallery

Charles Town Dedicates African American Cemetery

Jefferson County Development Authority Gets New Board Members

Shepherdstown Celebrates Appalachian Heritage

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Electric Company To Share Details Of New Transmission Line

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Column: Local Business

Tending to the Herb Garden

July 1, 2023 Tagged With: herbalism, In Print July 2023, Sacred Roots, United Plant Savers

Hillary Banachowski, founder and owner of Sacred Roots in Shepherdstown, welcomes me to the land with bare feet and open arms. “This spring has been so weird!” she muses as sparse rain falls from a sunny sky. Banachowski has been an herb grower, educator, and steward on these beautiful 30-plus acres for seven years. Read the Full Story >>

Downtown Emporium Nurtures Small Businesses

May 5, 2023 Tagged With: Cocina Plantosaurus, In Print May 2023, Missy Glascock, Needful Things, Needful Things Emporium

Needful Things Emporium storefront

The evolution of the Needful Things Emporium is a tale of savvy merchants with a penchant for regeneration and grit. Melissa Glascock (or Missy as she’s locally known) is the current owner of this longtime family enterprise. From the warm greetings from literally every customer who passed by during our interview, it’s obvious she’s an integral part of downtown Charles Town Read the Full Story >>

New Ideas Bloom at Dogwood General Store

April 1, 2023 Tagged With: Dogwood General, In Print Apr 2023, Shepherdstown

Shepherdstown locals have long been reclaiming historic spaces; access to old buildings with a rich history is part of the charm of this small town. Walking into the new Dogwood General store on German Street feels as though the building itself has reclaimed its original incarnation Read the Full Story >>

Jefferson Security Bank Appoints First Female President and CEO

May 5, 2016

Cindy Kitner was appointed the CEO of Jefferson Security Bank in March 2016. Read the Full Story >>

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