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The Vintage Lady Still a Marvel After Fifteen Years

March 9, 2020

The Vintage Lady sits perfectly about halfway up “the hill” in Lower Town, Harpers Ferry (169 High St.) Boasting a variety of unique items—a little something for everyone—from West Virginia hand-blown glass, po...

Shepherdstown Artist Kimo Williams Maximizes his Moment in Time

Evan Benhamu

January 31, 2020

Business, Community, Society

James “Kimo” Williams was born in Amityville, New York, and grew up on military bases as the son of an Airforce dad. In May 1969, just before enlisting in the U.S. Army, he attended his first major music concer...

A Trusted Partner When You Need It Most

Evan Benhamu

December 19, 2019

Business, Community

Jodi Forrest-Pope began working with Advocate Insurance Group in Martinsburg in September 2015 after a complete career shift from the automotive industry. Since then, as an Outside Sales Agent, she’s found stea...

A New Standard in Tree Removal Services Arrives in the Panhandle

Evan Benhamu

November 9, 2019

Business, Community, Environment

Tree Service really never goes out of season. And with snow, ice, and wind season nearly upon us, it might be wise to know a top-notch professional for when the moment inevitably calls for it. Enter Viking Tree...

Shade’s Farm is all About the Bees, and Beyond

Evan Benhamu

November 9, 2019

Business, Environment

After completing his master’s from Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam in 2011, Curt Shade returned home and started “farming for the market” as a new income for the family farm. “I planted my first tulip bulbs ...

Neglected West Virginia Downtowns Receive Redevelopment Help

Lisa Troshinsky

October 30, 2019

Business, Community

West Virginia downtowns in dire need of redevelopment and revitalization are getting much needed aid through the Downtown Appalachia Redevelopment Initiative. The Initiative works to transform vacant, decayi...

Shepherdstown CBD Shop Lands at Right Time, Right Place

Claire Stuart

October 18, 2019

Business, Health & Wellness

“Hemp isn’t a scary plant—it’s just a plant!” declared Samantha Savoca. She’s spreading the word of the benefits of cannabidiol oil, or CBD, a product derived from hemp, through her shop, Meditative Medicinals ...

A Countertop Solution, and So Much More

Evan Benhamu

October 10, 2019

Business, Community

Countertop Solutions (CTS) specializes in granite countertops, but its experienced team also provides full kitchen and bath renovations—from demolition to completion. Utilizing state-of-the-art design software,...

Shepherdstown Outpatient Occupational Therapy Practice Celebrates First Year

Evan Benhamu

October 10, 2019

Business, Community, Health & Wellness

Occupational therapy (OT) is the only profession that helps people across the lifespan to do the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of daily activities (occupations). Practitioners enab...

Beyond the Bikes

Evan Benhamu

September 10, 2019

Business, Health & Wellness

Since 2007, Shepherdstown Pedal & Paddle has provided the region with a full-service bike, kayak, and canoe shop, while also providing sales, services, and rentals. About as conveniently located as it co...