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Popular SLO County Nursery Was Ready to Close. Instead, It Got a Second Life

Shepherdstown · Shepherdstown

Popular SLO County Nursery Was Ready to Close. Instead, It Got a Second Life

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After 41 years of serving the Shepherdstown gardening community, Potomac Farms Nursery & Greenhouses closed on June 27. This followed its acquisition by Oldcastle APG, which chose not to maintain the nursery beyond a one-year commitment.See the Story

Theodore Abbott Lowery, Jr.

Charles Town · Charles Town

Theodore Abbott Lowery, Jr.

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Theodore Abbott Lowery, Jr. Theodore “Ted” Abbott Lowery, Jr., 86, of Shep-herdstown, WV passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Shenandoah Center in Charles Town, WV.Read Article

Play to bring puppetry, stunt performing to the Contemporary American Theater Festival stage

Shepherdstown · Shepherdstown

Play to bring puppetry, stunt performing to the Contemporary American Theater Festival stage

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Emmy-nominated playwright Lisa Dring's play, "Happy Fall: A Queer Stunt Spectacular," will complete its world premiere at the Contemporary American Theater Festival, even as Dring works abroad on other theatrical projects. Inspired by queer stunt performer Shawn Balentine, the play…Read Article

Jefferson County Crime Report

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Editor’s note: An arraignment is a formal reading of a criminal charge and is merely an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.Jefferson County, West Virginia · Jefferson County Read Article

Charles Town Announces 10% Purse Increase, Racing Dates Added

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CHARLES TOWN – Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races has announced a 10% purse increase starting in the upcoming condition book, made possible by the passage of West Virginia Senate Bill 75.Charles Town · Charles Town See the Story

Hall named Shepherd women’s golf coach

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SHEPHERDSTOWN - Shepherd University Director of Athletics Carrie Bodkins recently announced that Dr. Melissa Hall has been named head women’s golf coach.Golf · Shepherdstown Read Article

Fire Up The Fourth With Grilled Sesame Flank Steak

Add bold flavor to your Fourth of July cookout with this tender, marinated flank steak from Scott Anderson of Shepherdstown, WV — a perfect pairing for fireworks, friends, and grilled veggies. Grilled Sesame Flank Steak This recipe originally appeared on justapinch.com Recipe from Scott Anderson, Shepherdstown, WV This is a fabulous method of cooking flank ... The post Fire Up The Fourth With Grilled Sesame Flank Steak appeared first on KHTS Rad…Shepherdstown · Shepherdstown Read Article

Robert Miller, a former lieutenant colonel with the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office, named new Ranson police chief

RANSON, W.Va. — As one of his first acts after being sworn into office, Mayor Ken Suits announced his pick for Ranson’s new police chief at Tuesday's city council meeting following the self-demotion of former chief Robbie Roberts.Charles Town · Charles Town Read Article

Kayla Launi takes on new role with Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce

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Kayla Launi has been hired as the new Community Liaison for the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, a part-time role focused on organizing events, supporting programs like Leadership Jefferson and the Young Professionals Network, and strengthening ties with local businesses.…Jefferson County, West Virginia · Jefferson County Read Article

Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston providing funding and people power for “Relief Convoy” for flood victims in West Virginia

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Community Markets Inc., located in Shepherdstown, WV, is partnering with St. James Catholic Church in Charles Town, WV, and other local organizations to provide 3 trucks/trailers full of fresh & local food, cleaning supplies, and other necessities to flood victims in Ohio and Marion counties. The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston is providing funding and people power to help make the donation possible. The trucks will arrive at approximately 12:30 …Shepherdstown · Shepherdstown See the Story

Shepherdstown and CATF mark partnership

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SHEPHERDSTOWN – The Town of Shepherdstown has approved a $25,000 contribution to the Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF), marking a new chapter in the longstanding relationship between the town and the nationally renowned arts organization.Shepherdstown · Shepherdstown Read Article