Students in the Eastern Panhandle have recently gained exposure to uniformed soldiers in the hallways of their schools. The men and women of the West Virginia Air National Guard (WVANG) 167th Airlift Wing, the 130th Airlift Wing, and the Army National Guard have been diligently working to help combat the state’s opioid addiction crisis by offering various mentoring opportunities to elementary and middle school students. Read the Full Story >>
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A Positive Return to the Community
Ronda Lehman has worn many hats over the years—hospice nurse, expert witness, political candidate, clean water advocate, softball coach—and since November of 2013, she has added one more, coordinator of the Jefferson County Teen Court program. Read the Full Story >>
Building Community from the Ground Up
Chartered in 1997, and located at 334 N. Lawrence Street, in Charles Town, the Jefferson County Boys & Girls Club (JCBGC) was founded by community members with the desire to provide programming for young people in their community. Read the Full Story >>