Clarion Hotel to host metaphysical expo in Harpers Ferry
Harpers Ferry, W.Va. – The Clarion Hotel Harpers Ferry is hosting its first New Age event on Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Read More
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Picket launches “The Sound of Shepherd” playlist
Picket reporter Audrey Chapman released a new playlist called “The Sound of Shepherd.” Chapman curated the playlist from song suggestions made by Shepherd University students, Read More
All About The Picket
Shepherdstown, W.Va. – Since 1896, The Picket been the student voice for Shepherd University, illuminating culture one story at a time. Our reporters work closely Read More
A West Virginia Community Trying to Heal – Remembering Kelvin “KJ” Taylor
Charleston, W.Va. – On Friday, friends and family of Kelvin “KJ” Taylor gathered for his memorial service at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. Taylor Read More
A mystical waterfall cove is hidden in the hills of a beloved Charleston park
Charleston, W.Va., – For over 50 years, Coonskin Park has been the go-to spot in Charleston, West Virginia, for hiking trips, family cookouts and playground Read More
Shepherd students could win a $25 bookstore gift card in mock interview contest
This semester, the Shepherd University Office of Career Services is hosting a mock interview contest. The top five participants will receive a $25 gift card Read More
Shepherd Faculty Senate, professors and students comment on Campus Carry legislation
The Shepherd University Faculty Senate is opposing a bill that would permit public college faculty, staff and students with a concealed carry license to bring Read More
W.Va. House passes charter school expansion bill despite Democrats’ full opposition
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. – On Tuesday, the House of Delegates passed House Bill 2012 to expand the public charter school system in West Virginia. HB 2012 would allow Read More
Shepherd officials and students on town manhunt Thursday
Shepherdstown, W.Va.,- U.S. Marshals apprehended an on-the-run fugitive at Shepherd University on Thursday evening. According to the Herald-Mail, 30-year-old Desmond Davis was found by law Read More
Shepherd student Oli Pierce raising funds to be paired with service dog
Shepherdstown, W.Va. – Shepherd University sophomore Oli Pierce is raising money to be paired with a fully trained service dog. Pierce has set up a Read More
Evans resigns after storming U.S. Capitol
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. – Derrick Evans has now resigned from the West Virginia House of Delegates after he recorded himself and others breaching the U.S. Capitol Read More
Holiday tree lighting with Shepherdstown mayor to occur online at 7 p.m.
Despite the pandemic, the Shepherdstown community is filled with holiday spirit this year. The town is working hard to provide fun activities for residents to Read More