SHEPHERDSTOWN — Far too often, the claim is made that going out and voting is unimportant, as one person’s vote cannot make a difference. Yet, for multiple political candidates across the state, that has proven to be anything but the case. “I ended up losing my election by one vote — ...
SHEPHERDSTOWN — Judge Daniel Greear remembers when he first developed an interest in the law, as a middle schooler growing up in Kanawha County. “In Kanawha County, there was a week-long program called Sheriff’s Camp, where you learned about civics and government,” Greear said. ...
SHEPHERDSTOWN — A tall stack of children’s books could be found on the counter of Four Seasons Books on the evening of April 3, waiting to be packed up and handed out to local elementary and middle school teachers. The books were purchased from a wish list given to Four Seasons Books by ...
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 — 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
