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ICYMI: The new Shepherdstown Elementary is officially open, and students will begin classes at the facility beginning in...
12/19/2025

ICYMI: The new Shepherdstown Elementary is officially open, and students will begin classes at the facility beginning in the new year.

SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — Despite freezing temperatures, a brave crowd gathered to watch the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Shepherdstown’s new elementary school Dec. 11, culminating the activities welcoming the latest member of

The Old Opera House will open their run of "The Nutcracker" starting this evening, ringing in the week of Christmas with...
12/19/2025

The Old Opera House will open their run of "The Nutcracker" starting this evening, ringing in the week of Christmas with their yearly production.

The beloved holiday classic ballet “The Nutcracker” comes to Charles Town’s Old Opera House beginning Friday, featuring a few changes to composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s work.

12/18/2025

Multiple people have been kicked out of the Jefferson County Commission meeting for speaking out of turn and "giving N**i salutes," aimed at the JCC for not letting someone speak after the public comment period.

The ejections followed impassioned comments about recent ICE action in the county.

Harpers Ferry and Bolivar hosted their annual Christmas parade during their Olde Tyme Christmas celebration.
12/18/2025

Harpers Ferry and Bolivar hosted their annual Christmas parade during their Olde Tyme Christmas celebration.

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ICYMI: Jefferson held off new regional opponent Preston High last Friday, but fell to Kings Christian Academy in a tight...
12/18/2025

ICYMI: Jefferson held off new regional opponent Preston High last Friday, but fell to Kings Christian Academy in a tight one over the weekend.

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — Friday’s season-opening Home Team Sports Tip-off Mixer at Washington had excitement at different ends of the spectrum for both Jefferson County’s boys’ basketball teams.

Members of the community sprung into action following a federal law enforcement operation in Charles Town, which resulte...
12/16/2025

Members of the community sprung into action following a federal law enforcement operation in Charles Town, which resulted in one man being severely injured before being transferred to ICE custody in Pennsylvania as well as restaurant staff and patrons being left in shock.

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — Members of Indivisible Jefferson County WV (IJCWV) held a candlelight vigil on Dec. 10 outside the Jefferson County Courthouse in support of immigrant rights, stemming from

The Patriots ended their home mixer with a statement win, defeating new regional foe Preston, 91-33. The win follows ano...
12/13/2025

The Patriots ended their home mixer with a statement win, defeating new regional foe Preston, 91-33. The win follows another blowout victory over Kings Christian Academy yesterday evening, setting them up for two crucial games against out-of-state opponents next weekend.

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — There are rumblings that the Washington men’s basketball team is an entirely different product this year, and Saturday’s 91-33 win over Preston is a clear signal

This Saturday, visitors can escape the hustle and bustle of the holiday season by stopping by Charles Town’s Happy Retre...
12/12/2025

This Saturday, visitors can escape the hustle and bustle of the holiday season by stopping by Charles Town’s Happy Retreat for the first-ever Mildred’s Merry Market.

Visitors can escape the hustle and bustle of this holiday season by stopping by Charles Town’s Happy Retreat for Mildred’s Merry Market on Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3

Renatum Chamber Choir, West Virginia’s newest professional choir, will make its debut in Shepherdstown with a program ca...
12/12/2025

Renatum Chamber Choir, West Virginia’s newest professional choir, will make its debut in Shepherdstown with a program called “Rejoice!” featuring music for the Christmas season on Saturday. Read more to learn about the choir and when Rejoice begins.

Renatum Chamber Choir will make its debut in Shepherdstown with a program called “Rejoice!” featuring music for the Christmas season. Renatum is West Virginia’s newest professional choir.

There will be a dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting this afternoon to celebrate the opening of the new Shepherdstown ...
12/11/2025

There will be a dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting this afternoon to celebrate the opening of the new Shepherdstown Elementary School. Students will begin classes in the new facility beginning in January.

SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — The new Shepherdstown Elementary School opened its doors to the community Tuesday for a sneak peek of the facility before students begin classes there Jan. 6.

Winter sports are here. With state title challengers and some shakeups to state regions, here’s what you need to know ab...
12/06/2025

Winter sports are here. With state title challengers and some shakeups to state regions, here’s what you need to know about teams in Jefferson County.

Winter sports are on the horizon, and it’s seemingly getting faster as each day passes. With state title winners, tournament challengers and some shakeups to state regions, here’s what you

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