THURMONT, Md. — Thousands of people throughout the region will be flocking to Cunningham Falls State Park this month, to attend the Maple Syrup Festival. The annual event highlights the history of maple syrup production in the region — an industry that has almost died out in the modern ...
SHEPHERDSTOWN — Tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the Frank Arts Center, the Shepherd University School of Music will present an exciting night of jazz featuring special guest artist Kevin Woods with the Shepherd Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Kurtis Adams. Woods has been a member ...
SHEPHERDSTOWN — Driving up from his home town of Webster Springs for the evening, Torli Bush presented a powerful performance of poetry, selected primarily from his book, "Appalachian Bestiary," in the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History & Education on Monday night. Sponsored ...
SHEPHERDSTOWN — Over 50 businesses in Jefferson County have been named finalists in the annual Best of West Virginia Awards. The winners of this contest will be determined after the online voting period has been completed on October 15, according to Abby Bowman, who serves as a social media ...
HEDGESVILLE -- A young boy who brought together thousands of jeep owners and drivers in December has lost his battle with Stage IV Neuroblastoma. Georgie’s mother, Misty Williamson, announced the death of her son in a social media post on Jan. 23. “I’m so broken, lost and my heart is ...
CHARLES TOWN - In a sit-down interview with the Chronicle on July 26, Attorney General Patrick Morrisey spoke about several issues in his office and how his staff continues to provide service to the people of West Virginia in what he terms as "very diverse."Morrisey, who lives in Shannondale, ...
CHARLESTON - During a live press conference on Monday, Gov. Jim Justice declared a state of emergency for the entire state, due to the coronavirus.The first confirmed coronavirus case was announced the following day.Attempting to "err way, way, way to the safe side," Justice said schools will ...
SHEPHERDSTOWN -- West Virginia voters passed two amendments to the West Virginia State Constitution during the midterm elections, according to the Associated Press.Amendment No. 1: the no constitutional right to abortion amendment proposal slid through with a small margin of 51.73 percent ...
The chant of "55 Strong" could be heard statewide as teachers in every West Virginia county participated in a work stoppage that began last Thursday. Hundreds of teachers and school service personnel traveled to the Capitol in Charleston, while their co-workers lined streets throughout their ...
CHARLESTON - West Virginia Senate Republicans on Tuesday abandoned plans for tax reform, then passed a budget based on an increased revenue estimate of $4.22 billion that's likely to get a cold reception in the House.The Senate's move came after a House-Senate conference committee seeking ...
