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County Commission Plans To Finance New HQ With $16 Million Bond

AmeriCorps Funding Cuts Hit Jefferson County

County Commission Wants Impact Fees To Help Cover Costs of New Offices

West Virginia Humanities Council Suspends All Grants

Birdhill Subdivison Stormwater Management Plan Reviewed by WV DEP

WVU Medicine Will Invest In Berkeley and Jefferson Counties

Sidewinder Files Lawsuit Against Jefferson County Planning Commission

Mobile Food Pantry Serves Growing Need In WV’s Eastern Panhandle

Data Center Microgrid Bill Passes WV House & Senate, To Governor For Signature

Senate Passes Data Center Bill After Changing Tax Distribution Formula

Data Center Tax: Local Share Set By Senate Committee

Governor Morrisey Looks To Data Centers To Fund West Virginia’s Future

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Events & Activities

Music at Shepherd University this Spring

February 1, 2022 Tagged With: concert, jazz, Shepherd University, Shepherd University events, voice

The School of Music is presenting a full calendar of concerts this spring. Read the Full Story >>

Berkeley Arts Council Shows

February 1, 2022 Tagged With: Art and Earth, Berkeley Art Works

There's plenty going on at Berkley Art Works right now. The Berkeley Arts Council’s Annual Members’ Exhibit runs through February 19 and the council is also calling for artists for its 12th Annual Art & Earth Juried Art Exhibit which will be on display this April and May. Read the Full Story >>

Art In The Halls at the MSV

February 1, 2022 Tagged With: Art in the Halls, In Print Feb 2022, Museum of the Shenandoah Valley

“Dancing Through Time”, 2015, by Carmen Crawford, acrylic on canvas. MSV photo by Ginger Perry.

The newest Art in The Halls exhibition at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley features vibrant works by Carmen Crawford, Loretta Allison, and Ray Crawford through April 17.  Read the Full Story >>

Local Business Features Local Painter

February 1, 2022 Tagged With: Diana Suttenfield, In Print Feb 2022, painting, Specialty Business Supplies

Diana Suttenfield will be exhibiting paintings at Specialty Business Supplies, 111 South Princess St, Shepherdstown, starting January 14. Open Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm. Info about the artist at DianaSuttenfield.com. Read the Full Story >>

A Trails Less Traveled Hike — February 26

February 1, 2022 Tagged With: harpers ferry national park, Harpers Ferry Park Association, hiking, Storer College, trails less traveled hikes

One of the buildings on the former Storer College campus.

From John Brown to W.E.B. DuBois, Harpers Ferry has been a prominent stage for American history. Join this upcoming guided hike to see this history up close. Read the Full Story >>

Gift Cards & Holiday Cheer At Jefferson Security Bank

January 3, 2022 Tagged With: Christmas, Holiday Bear Fair, In Print Jan 2022, Jefferson Security Bank

holiday bears at Jefferson Security Bank in Shepherstown

Jefferson Security Bank invited community participation in its Holiday Bear Fair and selected several entrants to receive gift cards from local merchants. Read the Full Story >>

Postponed: Chamber Music Festival Winter Residency

December 22, 2021 Tagged With: Appalachian Chamber Music Festival, COVID-19

n December 22, 2021, the Appalachian Chamber Music Festival announced that its 2021 Winter Residency will be postponed until 2022 due to the recent increase in Covid-19 cases. Read the Full Story >>

Bolivar Bread Offers a Local Mix in New Storefront

December 22, 2021 Tagged With: Bolivar Bread

opsick opened the doors of her new bakery location in Harpers Ferry at the end of October. In addition to her own bread and pastries, the store stocks items that pair well with bread (jams, honey) and snacks, all of which she sources from local producers. Read the Full Story >>

Artist’s Confluence & Mercantile Makes Space for Art

December 22, 2021 Tagged With: art gallery, The Artist’s Confluence & Mercantile

If you remember the Mellow Moods cafe in Shepherdstown, you’ll know where to find The Artist’s Confluence & Mercantile, a new shop opened just after Thanksgiving by co-owners Roselyn Sanders Mendez and Todd Cotgreave. Mendez is a local artist and Cotgreave ran the former Town Run Tap House, a popular community gathering & performance space. The new shop presents the work of dozens of local artists & artisans on consignment for sale. Read the Full Story >>

Ricco Gallery Legacy Show

November 20, 2021 Tagged With: art gallery

Ricco Art Gallery

Riccardo Accurso — Ricco — had a talent for making the world brighter, in the smile on his face and the sparkle in his jewelry creations. Althought Ricco passed away earlier this year in June, he had been working on a final show, which will be presented at his gallery in Shepherdstown (125 W German Read the Full Story >>

Goodwill Fundraiser Breakfast — NOV 13

October 27, 2021 Tagged With: Fundraiser, homelessness, Horizon Goodwill, Horizon Goodwill Youth Homeless Services

tart your day with a good cause at the Fundraiser Breakfast supporting Horizon Goodwill Youth Homeless Services. Read the Full Story >>

Over the Mountain Studio Art Tour — NOV 13 & 14

October 27, 2021 Tagged With: Head Spring Fiber Mill, Over the Mountain Studio Tour

fiber art created by Bridget Brown of Head Spring Fiber Mill.

Twenty-one local artists will show and sell their works on this self-guided 10 studio tour. Each studio will be hosting a pair of artists. Guests are welcome to visit in any order and are encouraged to ask questions of the artists, many of whom will be demonstrating and creating during the tour. Read the Full Story >>

Afro House Concert Series — NOV 11

October 27, 2021 Tagged With: Afro House, Shepherd University, Shepherd University Salon Series

Musicians performing the Afro House Concert Series in a casual jam session.

n Series presents an evening of Afrofuturistic music selections from the Afro House Concert Series.  Read the Full Story >>

Bald Eagles of the Potomac Valley — NOV 10

October 27, 2021 Tagged With: bald eagles, National Conservation Training Center, online, Potomac Valley Audubon Society

A bald eagle stares intently into the distance as it perches on a tree stump.

This month’s online PVAS program features a presentation by Randy Robinson on “Bald Eagles of the Potomac Valley.” Randy’s presentation will focus on a pair of bald eagles that currently nest near the National Conservation Training Center (NCTC). Read the Full Story >>

Speak Story Presents Laura Simms — NOV 9

October 27, 2021 Tagged With: folklore, Laura Simms, Speak Stories

Laure Simms telling a story with animated hand gestures.

Speak Story Series presents storyteller Laura Simms in an online performance on November 9 (Tue), 7:30 pm. Simms masterfully blends the tales and myths of old with her personal experiences to create unique, compelling performances. Read the Full Story >>

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