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NAACP files lawsuit against WV agencies, alleges failure to collect data
The state NAACP filed a lawsuit this week against three West Virginia departments, alleging they failed to collect data meant to improve the juvenile justice system. The organization filed the lawsuit Thursday in Kanawha County Circuit Court. The complaint lists as defendants the state Department of Homeland Security, Department of Human Services and the Department […]
The Shepherdstown Chronicle and The Journal exceed expectations at WVPA convention
CHARLESTON — Both the Shepherdstown Chronicle and The Journal were thrilled to be recognized in multiple categories of newspaper excellence at the West Virginia Press Association’s annual convention. The event, hosted in Charleston by WVPA, brought together newspaper personnel from around the state who had submitted entries to the advertising and editorial contests held each year.
Town Council talks search for new town administrator, approval of fall events
SHEPHERDSTOWN — The Shepherdstown Town Council met for its regular monthly meeting in Town Hall on Tuesday night. During the meeting, a wide variety of subjects were discussed, including the need for regulation of public behavior and the Corporation of Shepherdstown’s search for a new town administrator. “Our...
Teen Rapper 'Baby K' Sentenced For Failed School Bus Attack In Prince George's County
The now 17-year-old pleaded guilty to murder and weapons offenses following the botched attack on another teenager when his gun malfunctioned on the bus as he sought to kill him. On Friday, Prince George's County State's Attorney Aisha Braveboy announced that Holland has been sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Continental Realty Corporation Acquires Creekside Station for $19.5M
Continental Realty Corporation (CRC) has acquired Creekside Station, a 126,304-square-foot lifestyle center in Winchester, Virginia, for $19.5 million. Located at 3103 Valley Avenue, the asset was approximately 97 percent leased by nearly 50 service-oriented and specialty retailers, plus restaurants, at the time of the transaction. Gilbert Trout of Trout Daniel Associates represented the seller, Creekside Properties, and CRC was self-represented.
RoadRage: Men Stop Traffic To Attack Vehicle, Shippensburg Police Say
Officers were sent to the intersection of Rowe Road and West King Street in Shippensburg Borough, Franklin County after Cumberland County 911 received a call about a road rage incident that had just happened. The men in the photo above, hopped out of the white Ford Fusion and damaged the...
New Puerto Rican restaurant one of many businesses filling vacant storefronts in Hagerstown
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — Many small businesses in Hagerstown took a hit from Covid, especially dining establishments — but some said that economic incentives from the city are helping things improve. Jeovanni Diaz is part of Hagerstown’s growing Puerto Rican community. His entrepreneurial touch is helping revive a downtown that has struggled to […]
New ALDI grocery store opening in Franklin County
WAYNESBORO, Pa. (WHTM) — A new ALDI grocery store will soon open the doors of its first-ever Waynesboro, Franklin County location. According to ALDI, the company will soon open a new store at 1517 East Main Street in Waynesboro on Thursday, August 29, starting at 9 a.m. To celebrate...
Jury finds DC government employee guilty of manslaughter in deadly shooting of 13-year-old Karon Blake
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — A jury found a D.C. government employee not guilty of second-degree murder on Friday after he shot and killed a 13-year-old boy in January of 2023. Jason Lewis, who worked with youth as a DC Parks and Recreation employee, faced a second-degree murder charge, manslaughter and two counts of assault […]
Carlos "Fatboy" Segura III, 16, Gunned Down In Maryland: PD
The teenager affectionately known as "Fatboy" was the latest victim of gun violence in Maryland after the Sandy Spring native was killed during an incident in Langley Park on Saturday, Aug. 10. Officers were called to the 1900 block of Lebanon Street on the night of the shooting to investigate...
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