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In West Virginia town, pinball moves into data center space

BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. (CN) — Retro gaming music and the sounds of metal pinballs fill the back of an ordinary brick building in this quiet Appalachian town. Multicolored lights are carefully positioned to keep reflections off the glass. This is Pinball Castle, an attraction opened in June by tech...

Berkeley Springs, WV · 2d

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Tick-borne illnesses surge across the region

ER visits for tick bites highest in Virginia since 2017. John McCaslin was on deadline in the newspaper office, finalizing pages to send to the printer, when he began struggling to breathe. Earlier that morning, the then-editor of the Rappahannock News had stopped at the Sperryville Corner Store and added...

Virginia · 2d

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This Virginia Park Hides A Treehouse And Art Inside An Old Silo

A treehouse and an old silo filled with art sit on the same set of free walking trails. I can’t get over that combo. This Virginia park winds through former farm and mansion grounds. Paved paths, mulch paths, and wildflower meadows all share the land. Art installations pop up...

Winchester, VA · 8d

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The Legend Behind Pennsylvania's Most Chilling Bridge

Covered bridges are typically visited for their scenic beauty, but that’s not the case with Herline Covered Bridge, one of the most allegedly haunted places in Pennsylvania. In fact, this particular destination has been associated with a haunted legend for over 150 years. And while the bridge is certainly picturesque, what inspires lore is the […]

Bedford County, PA · 2d

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Road Watch: Frederick County Roadwork to Bring New Lane Closures Next Week

Frederick County, Virginia — Motorists traveling through Frederick County should expect lane and shoulder closures on Interstate 81 and several primary and secondary roads during the week of Nov. 9, as maintenance and construction projects continue across the area. New restrictions include shoulder closures at Exit 310 and near...

Frederick County, VA · 1d

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Winchester and Frederick County Showed Up. Now, We Must Keep Showing Up

Last Tuesday, November 3, our community came together to help shape the future of Winchester and Frederick County. I am grateful to everyone who took the time to participate, make their voices heard and exercise their right to vote. Elections are often measured by winners and losers, but I believe...

Winchester, VA · 2d

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The Pies At This Virginia Bakery Are So Good, They Earned A Presidential Stamp Of Approval

There are places you visit once and forget, and then there are places that quietly rearrange your expectations of what food can actually be, and Red Truck Rural Bakery in Marshall, Virginia falls firmly into that second category. The pies coming out of this small-town bakery are so genuinely good...

Marshall, VA · 8d

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Jefferson County sees a blue splash in midterm election

Having voted nearly straight ticket Republican in 2024, Jefferson County replaced three of four Republican incumbents in the House of Delegates with Democrats.

Jefferson County, WV · 2d

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Shepherdstown takes steps to improve pedestrian safety in town and on campus

The Shepherdstown Council installed orange pedestrian flags at town crosswalks this August in response to a July accident that took the life of a pedestrian. According to the Shepherdstown Police Department, the driver was charged with two misdemeanors after an investigation into the July 4 crash that fatally injured a town resident, who was struck while crossing German Street. The driver’s attention was diverted by another vehicle near the Market House —; speed and cellphone use were ruled out as contributing factors. This incident pushed the town council to act to further protect pedestrians.

Shepherdstown, WV · 2d

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Saturday’s Veterans Parade in Martinsburg to Feature 103-Year-Old WWII Veteran and SSgt. Andrew Wolfe

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (November 6, 2026) — The annual Veteran’s Day Parade is returning to Martinsburg this Saturday. It’s a way to honor area veterans and thank them for their service. It’s also a way for neighbors and families to be inspired as they see service members, both active and veteran, come through the streets of Martinsburg during the parade.

Martinsburg, WV · 2d

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Anger over data centers, insurance and education helped these Democrats win seats in West Virginia

Democrats chipped away at the Republican majority gaining 12 seats in the House and two in the Senate. Anger over data centers, insurance and education helped these Democrats win seats in West Virginia appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight , West Virginia's civic newsroom.

West Virginia · 3d

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New Federal Opportunity Zones Include Winchester and Shenandoah Valley Communities

Several Shenandoah Valley communities are among areas identified for federal investment incentives following the approval of 153 new Opportunity. Zones across Virginia. Governor Abigail Spanberger announced Friday, November 6, that the U.S. Department of the Treasury approved the state’s. nominated zones. The designations take effect January 1, 2027. Opportunity...

Shenandoah Valley, VA · 21h

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Warren County School Board to Consider Funding Request for E. Wilson Morrison Investigation

Warren County Public Schools is moving forward with plans for an independent structural investigation of E. Wilson Morrison Elementary School in. Front Royal, which has remained closed since August because of concerns about the building’s condition. The School Board has scheduled a special. meeting for Wednesday, November 11, at...

Warren County, VA · 21h

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In Berkeley County, third party candidates polled high

In six races, a single third party candidate represented the only alternative to Republicans and Democrats for voters in West Virginia House of Delegates and state Senate races. While most challenges were handily won by Democrat or Republican, two races in Berkeley County resulted in strong, competitive showings for the third party candidate.

Berkeley County, WV · 2d

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Prince William County families get a look, and taste, at proposed school lunch menu items

WOODBRIDGE, Va. (7News) — Chicken dumplings, ceviche, cinnamon banana oatmeal muffins, and waffles were some of the items Prince William County students and their families sampled on Thursday. The goal: help shape what students will see on their lunch menu next year. Prince William County Public Schools held its...

Prince William County, VA · 2d

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Somerset County project aims at protecting Maryland’s salt marshes

The Irish Grove Sanctuary broke ground today on a restoration project as a part of the "Marshes for Tomorrow initiative" through the National Audubon Society. The project is the first marsh restoration project of a much larger initiative aimed at reversing salt marsh loss across the Chesapeake Bay and Maryland's coastal bays.

Somerset County, MD · 3d

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Small-Town Holidays Shine in the Mid-Atlantic

As winter settles across the region, communities from Maryland’s Eastern Shore to Pennsylvania and beyond prepare their streets and waterfronts for the season with tree lightings, markets, and parades that draw visitors seeking a slower pace. These towns emphasize local traditions and walkable settings that reward a weekend stay rather than a rushed day trip.

Maryland · 2d

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New Bay Bridge: Maryland approves plan for new Chesapeake Bay Bridge spans

Maryland is moving forward with a plan to build two new Chesapeake Bay Bridge spans and tear down the existing ones.

Maryland · 3d

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Gov. Wes Moore announces major staffing shift, cabinet departures

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Gov. Wes Moore announced a major dynamic shift within his administration over the past two days, named a new chief of staff, and confirmed the upcoming departures of three cabinet secretaries. Manny Welsh, who has served as principal deputy chief of staff and Maryland’s first chief administrative officer since October 2025, was […]

Maryland · 2d

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