On June 19, communities across the country celebrated Juneteenth, commemorating the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, finally learned of their freedom — two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It’s a day of remembrance, joy and reflection on ...
Driving or walking down New Street from Duke to Princess is a Shepherdstown highlight, with the town’s architectural and historic diversity on display: historic homes, newer homes of interest, glimpses of well-tended gardens, the Shepherd Burial Ground and an above ground view of Town Run. ...
For the umpteenth time, the West Virginia Legislature adjourned a session without authorizing “locality pay.” West Virginia, unlike most states, has no provision for differences in pay for teachers, troopers and other state or school workers based on differences in regional cost-of-living. ...
The 15th anniversary of the Upper Big Branch Mine disaster took place on April 5. I wanted to share my personal experience with it, with my readers. This story is divided into three parts — stay tuned in July for part three. By Thursday, I was desperate to make it in time for the ...
“We’ve saved this historic home for another 100 years,” said Rod Glover, who with his husband Tom Mayes, purchased the gothic revival cottage built circa 1881 at 205 West Washington Street in Shepherdstown, in May 2021. While it may not be that simple with a 146 year old home and the ...
Governor Patrick Morrisey wasn’t able to pass much of his agenda, during the recently completed regular session of the Legislature. But his one major success was the passage of HB 2014, the so-called “microgrid” bill. I think HB 2014 doesn’t bode well for Jefferson County. A ...
The 15th anniversary of the Upper Big Branch Mine disaster took place on April 5. I wanted to share my personal experience with it, with my readers. This story is divided into three parts — stay tuned next month for part two. I kept searching the internet for updates, but nothing new had ...
Wild columbine is a no foolin’ around harbinger of spring. You can bring the feel of natural West Virginia woodlands to your landscape with this herbaceous perennial. You’ll be delighted as the lantern-like blossoms dance on a light breeze, enticing all manner of wildlife to pause for a sip ...
The term “unitary executive” is being used by Donald Trump and Patrick Morrisey to justify making public service more politically partisan. That theory means the chief executive has complete control of the entire executive branch of government. President Trump and West Virginia Governor ...
When we send our children to school, we expect them to learn, grow and thrive. Yet, the quality of their school lunches often undermines these goals. Despite their importance, school meals — and the food sent home with students on weekends — frequently fail to provide the nutrition young ...
