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Summit Point's Hoppy Kercheval Receives Honorary Degree from WVU

Kercheval honored at WVU commencement ceremony WV Metro News | Saturday, December 21, 2024 By MetroNews Staff During West Virginia University's December Commencement, Hoppy Kercheval, a notable figure from Summit Point, received a Presidential Honorary Degree for his impactful contributions to the state. Alongside educators and other graduates, Kercheval

Huntington Earthquake and Controversial Bottling Proposal

Huntington Earthquake and Controversial Bottling Proposal

An Earthquake, A New Attorney General And The First Lady Of Gospel, This West Virginia Week West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Saturday, December 21, 2024 By Curtis Tate In this week's episode from West Virginia Public Broadcasting, host Curtis Tate discusses a recent earthquake near Huntington with a local

Emergency Response Log for December 19: Key Incidents in Charles Town Area

Daily Fire/EMS Logs for December 22, 2024 The Journal | Saturday, December 21, 2024 By Staff On December 19, 2024, Berkeley and Jefferson County Fire/EMS responded to a range of emergencies, including multiple falls, breathing problems, and psychiatric incidents across notable locales such as Charles Town, Ranson, and nearby

Holiday Events and Pet Care Reminders in Charles Town and Martinsburg

In the Know for Dec. 22, 2024 (copy) The Journal | Saturday, December 21, 2024 By Staff The Journal highlights key upcoming events in the area, including the important reminder from Spay Today in Charles Town to spay or neuter pets at reduced prices, along with the Merry Makers Market at

Martinsburg Law Enforcement Reports Disturbances and Accidents

Police Logs for December 22, 2024 The Journal | Saturday, December 21, 2024 By Staff On December 19, law enforcement in Martinsburg and surrounding areas documented a series of incidents, including multiple disturbances, vehicle accidents, and reported drug activity. Highlights included arrests on W. Burke St., hit-and-run accidents, and an uptick

Local Leaders Lift Restrictions on Minors at Performances

Local Leaders Lift Restrictions on Minors at Performances

Jefferson County Repeals Ordinance Restricting Minors from Live Performances WV News | Friday, December 20, 2024 By Staff In a significant move, the Jefferson County Commission has overturned an ordinance that barred minors from attending adult live performances, including certain drag shows. This decision, made by a narrow 3-2 vote, follows

Harpers Ferry Middle School Celebrates Global Holidays

Harpers Ferry Middle School Celebrates Global Holidays

Harpers Ferry Middle School teaches students about holidays around the world The Journal | Friday, December 20, 2024 By Ainsley Hall At Harpers Ferry Middle School, students engaged in a unique educational project using Christmas passports to explore various global holidays such as Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Hanukkah. Assistant Principal Erin Maranda

Exciting Bungee Jumping Experience Launches in Harpers Ferry

Exciting Bungee Jumping Experience Launches in Harpers Ferry

Bungee jumping coming to Harpers Ferry in the spring The Journal | Friday, December 20, 2024 By By Cameron Adams For The Journal In a thrilling development for adventure enthusiasts, The Great Bungee Company is set to open a premier bungee jumping site in Harpers Ferry during the spring. Positioned over

Commission Votes to Repeal Controversial Obscenity Ordinance

Commission Votes to Repeal Controversial Obscenity Ordinance

Jefferson County Commission votes to repeal obscenity ordinance The Journal | Friday, December 20, 2024 By Ainsley Hall In a recent meeting, the Jefferson County Commission voted to repeal a controversial obscenity ordinance originally proposed to restrict minors from attending adult performances. Commissioner Jane Tabb led the push for repeal, citing

Free Apple Distribution Event Brings Community Together in Ranson

Free Apple Distribution Event Brings Community Together in Ranson

An apple a day…for free The Journal | Friday, December 20, 2024 By Toni Milbourne This article from *The Journal* highlights a successful apple distribution event held at the Ranson Civic Center, organized by local agencies, including the Jefferson County Extension Office and Community Markets Inc. Amid an apple surplus

Martinsburg Residents Question Rain Tax Rates Amid Farmland Protection

Journal Junction - December 22, 2024 The Journal | Friday, December 20, 2024 By Staff In the latest edition of The Journal, residents of Martinsburg express concerns over disproportionate rain tax rates compared to those in Berkeley County, citing frustration over city governance and financial decisions. Meanwhile, a positive note highlights

Local Leaders Overturn Minors Ban on Drag Shows and Events

Local Leaders Overturn Minors Ban on Drag Shows and Events

Jefferson County Repeals Ban On Minors At ‘Adult’ Performances West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Friday, December 20, 2024 By Jack Walker In a significant local development, the Jefferson County Commission has overturned an ordinance that prohibited minors from attending adult performances, including drag shows, just a year and a half after

Harpers Ferry Author Delves into Nighttime Nature Exploration

Harpers Ferry Author Delves into Nighttime Nature Exploration

Exploring Nature And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Friday, December 20, 2024 By Staff On West Virginia Morning, author Leigh Ann Henion discusses her new book, “Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens and Other Marvels of the Dark,” highlighting the allure

Hoppy Kercheval, Influential Radio Host and Jefferson County Native, Announces Retirement

WV MetroNews Talkline host Kercheval to retire from show The Inter-Mountain | Friday, December 20, 2024 By Anthony Gaynor Hoppy Kercheval, a prominent broadcaster and native of Jefferson County, announced his retirement as the host of WV MetroNews Talkline, effective January 3. Celebrated for nearly half a century in West Virginia