Event set for July 21-25, 2024 By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – In July 2024, the Council of State Governments Southern Office (CSG South) will host its annual Southern Legislative Conference (SLC) at The Greenbrier. And, although the event is still 10 months away,[Read More…]
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U.S. Senator Manchin questions witnesses on rapid development of artificial intelligence, Energy Department’s role in ensuring security
Senator questions experts on risks posed by AI WV Press Release Sharing WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee recently held a hearing to examine recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and the Department of Energy’s (DOE) role in ensuring U.S. competitiveness and security in emerging technologies.[Read More…]
Indians lose home opener to Greencastle
by Jamie Harris Last Friday, September 1 the Berkeley Springs Indians varsity football team hosted the Greencastle-Antrim Blue Devils at Morgan Field. The Indians were coming off a road loss at Petersburg and was hoping to catch the 1-0 Pennsylvania team off guard to pick up win number one. Greencastle[Read More…]
Tanouye takes first place at Clear Spring Interstate Cross Country Invitational
by Jamie Harris Paw Paw’s junior Donnie Tanouye had the weekend to remember at the Clear Spring Interstate Cross Country In- vitational. Running in the small school division with 48 other runners, Tanouye sprinted to a first-place finish in 16:59 to become the first Pirate runner to win the event.[Read More…]
Ocean Clatterbuck crowned Miss Indian 2023
by Jamie Harris The fourth Berkeley Springs Athletic Boosters Miss Indian contest had three participants this year. Seniors Stephanie Briscoe, Ocean Clatterbuck and Amelia Riggleman. All three girls worked from May 23 to August 23 raising funds with various fundraising activities. The 2022 Miss Indian Jazmine Briscoe was on hand[Read More…]
Ginseng harvest season now open through November
The ginseng 2023 harvest season is now open and will continue through Wednesday, November 30. Observing the legal season and regulations helps preserve Appalachia’s threatened and endangered wild ginseng, the West Virginia Division of Forestry reminds the public. Harvesting pulls up the ginseng root, ending the plant’s ability to replace[Read More…]
Video shows buildings lost in historic Berkeley Springs
by Trish Rudder A 20-minute video produced by Zachary Salman called “Then & Now: Berkeley Springs, West Virginia” has been circulating locally, showing buildings that once stood in the town but are gone or altered. Salman is a member of the Town of Bath Historic Landmarks Commission and advocates for[Read More…]
When the fun rolled into town
South Morgan Volunteer Fire Department hosted their second annual Fireman’s Carnival last week at the fire station grounds, drawing crowds for a full array of carnival rides, games and food, plus entertainment and contests from Tuesday through Saturday. Corporate and community sponsors added free live music and fireworks to the[Read More…]
Apple Butter Hall of Fame inducts new members Sept. 14
With the upcoming Apple Butter Festival come two wonderful additions to the Apple Butter Hall of Fame. The Berkeley Springs-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce created the Apple Butter Festival Hall of Fame in 1998 to recognize the people who have devoted their time, energy, talents, and resources to making the[Read More…]
Local venues part of Sept. 14 Appalachian “Save a Life” Day
Trained volunteers at four locations in Morgan County will offer naloxone doses and guidance on how to use the overdose-reversal medication to any interested member of the public on Thursday, September 14. All 13 Appalachian states will be hosting the free naloxone events on the same day, dubbed the first[Read More…]
