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
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Shepherdstown Shops VS. the Pandemic
Shepherdstown, W.Va.,— Almost a year has passed since a global pandemic, CDC protocols, and a government–sanctioned quarantine set a new precedent for everyday life, and local businesses 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
The Picket schedules weekly livestream series for Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
The Picket will continue to livestream on Facebook each week on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Airing for the previous planned episode was cancelled due to Read More
Shepherd students share their voices about upcoming election
By Amanda Barber Shepherdstown, W.Va. – Election Day is quickly approaching, and many Shepherd University students either have already voted or are ready to. Earlier Read More
Get in the Halloween spirit by exploring these caves near Shepherdstown
By Amanda Barber SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. – The COVID-19 pandemic has posed a challenge for Shepherd University students to find ways to have fun while remaining Read More
Gubernatorial candidate Ben Salango meets with voters in Shepherdstown
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. – On Friday, Sept. 25, Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Ben Salango was at Evolve Shepherdstown to converse with voters about the Nov. 3 election. Read More
Community spotlight: Andy Ridenour and Mary Watters
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. – Married couple Andy Ridenour and Mary Watters live in Shepherd Village in Shepherdstown. Ridenour is retired from West Virginia Public Broadcasting and Read More
Getting to know 2020 congressional candidate Cathy Kunkel
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. – Cathy Kunkel is running for Congress as a Democrat in the 2nd Congressional District of West Virginia. In a recent interview, Kunkel Read More
Community gives support as Food Lion employees face shortages
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. – Due to COVID-19, the Food Lion in Shepherdstown has been running low on certain essential goods. In response, the Shepherdstown community has Read More
Shepherd Students Speak Out About The Coronavirus
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va.,—In December 2019, the Coronavirus, officially named Covid-19 by the World Health Organization, was discovered in Wuhan, China. It has since then spread throughout Read More
Shepherd University theater to play through Spring 2020
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — This Spring semester, Shepherd University’s theatre troupe The Rude Mechanicals will be taking on the five short plays: Mankind, Joseph’s Wedding and Read More