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Shepherdstown Banner Program Honors Veterans

May 21, 2025 Tagged With: Shepherdstown, veterans

veteran banners in front of mcmurran hall

Shepherdstown will hang banners to honor veterans in May, July and November. Read the Full Story >>

Red Summer 1919 – An Instrumental Opera

October 26, 2023 Tagged With: In Print Nov 2023, Kimo Williams, music, veterans

Kimo Williams: Red Summer 1919 album cover

Kimo Williams' latest project, Red Summer 1919 - An Instrumental Opera, is intended to bring visibility to Black World War One veterans. Read the Full Story >>

Salute To Veterans

October 26, 2023 Tagged With: In Print Nov 2023, Jefferson County Commission, veterans

US Navy Sea Chanters

The Navy Sea Chanters include a salute to veterans of all of the United States uniformed services in their public shows, a joyful recognition of those who have served.  Read the Full Story >>

Shepherdstown Artist Kimo Williams Maximizes his Moment in Time

January 31, 2020 Tagged With: Kimo Williams, veterans

Kimo Williams smiling and holding a camera as he stands behind a lush, forested background.

In 2018, Williams opened up his shop and decided to call the venture KimoPics Studio and Gallery. He sees the store as a means to meet new and interesting people from all walks of life that he never would have come in contact with. “I do make my photography available for sale, but more importantly, and my main goal, is to engage with those who enter my gallery on a plethora of subjects, and to create a positive camaraderie that can be sustainable once they leave.” Read the Full Story >>

Appalachia’s Suicide Rates Are Startlingly High. For Veterans, They’re Even Higher.

July 25, 2018 Tagged With: Appalachia, Mental Health, suicide prevention, veterans

“You work for someone [in the military] who’s your boss, and you work with other people. Everyone needs something different,” said “Frank,” a veteran originally from Sistersville (WV) who worked in the Navy’s visual communications team on an aircraft carrier. “Sometimes [worry] can follow you your entire life; you wonder, Have I done something wrong?” Read the Full Story >>

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