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Charles Town Track Superintendent Bowling to Retire

Track Superintendent Doug Bowling has announced his retirement from that role, concluding a career that spanned nearly 50 years with Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. Bowling will be succeeded by Assistant Track Superintendent Warren Cogle. Bowling's retirement date is scheduled for December 31, and Cogle will assume his new...

Charles Town, WV · 3d
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thewinchestergazette.com

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LTE: Valley Health Winchester Medical Center — A Family Deserves Answers, Not Silence

Winchester, Virginia — Valley Health Winchester Medical Center has, in my opinion, fallen far short of the standard of care, compassion, and accountability that our community deserves. How can a hospital proudly hold itself out as being ranked number one when families are left feeling ignored, dismissed, and abandoned...

Winchester, VA · 20h
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This West Virginia Town Looks Like It Was Frozen In Time Decades Ago

George Washington’s youngest brother laid out these streets, then named several of them after his own family. That’s a pretty bold move, and the names are still on the signs today. One courthouse on the main corner hosted a trial that shook the whole country in 1859. Brick...

Charles Town, WV · 2d
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This West Virginia Town Celebrates Christmas The Old-Fashioned Way, And It’s Pure Magic

A candy shop in one small West Virginia town arranges its sweets by century, starting with ancient resins. Yes, resins. Sugar plums and rock candy sit nearby, and each one comes with a little story on its tag. That shop belongs to a historic river town that turns Victorian each...

Harpers Ferry, WV · 13h
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This Charming Little Maryland Town Is So Budget Friendly It Feels Almost Too Good To Be True

There’s a moment when you first drive into Thurmont, Maryland, when the mountains appear in front of you and the flags are lining the street and the whole scene looks so unreasonably pleasant that your first instinct is to check if there’s a catch. There isn’t one.

Thurmont, MD · 3d

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Celebrate an Olde Tyme Christmas in Harpers Ferry

Two December weekends bring carolers, carriage rides, and festive markets to historic Harpers Ferry. Step back in time and celebrate the holidays in historic Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, during Olde Tyme Christmas, December 4–6 and 12–13, 2026. This annual 19th-century-themed holiday celebration features an opening ceremony, a tree...

Harpers Ferry, WV · 1d

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Winchester promoter of 23 years dies

Doug Timmons, the longest-tenured promoter in Winchester (Va.) Speedway history who also supported numerous Late Model racers at Winchester and Hagerstown (Md.) Speedway over many decades, died early Tuesday morning at a Washington, D.C.-area hospital. His passing was reported by retired racer Alan Sagi, who heard the news from family members. The Hagerstown resident, who died of heart failure, was 80.

Hagerstown, MD · 3d

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Two Mountains, One Long Night: Tri-State Crews Battle Fires in Morgan County, W.Va., and Frederick County, Va.

Two separate mountain fires broke out Monday, Nov. 9, in neighboring states, pulling firefighters from Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Virginia up steep, leaf-covered slopes and keeping crews on the fire lines through the night. One fire burned along the western slope of Cacapon Mountain in Morgan County, W.Va., just...

Morgan County, WV · 2d

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Garrett County Holds 60 Percent Snow Chance Friday While Baltimore, Frederick, and Most of Maryland See Chilly Rain and a Sharp Cooldown

MARYLAND — Snow chances for the end of the week have dropped sharply across most of Maryland, but Garrett County in the far western part of the state still holds a 60 percent chance of snow by Friday evening. The National Blend of Models also shows a smaller 10 percent chance along the Catoctin Ridge in Frederick County. For most of the region, the storm will bring a chilly rain Thursday into Friday, followed by temperatures running close to 15 degrees below average.

Garrett County, MD · 3d

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Frederick County Wildfire 100% Contained After Burning 63 Acres on North Mountain

Frederick County, Virginia — A wildfire that burned about 63 acres on North Mountain in Frederick County is now 100% contained, and residents who were evacuated have returned home, county officials said. The fire broke out Monday in the North Mountain/Gore area, between Cove Campground and Shawneeland, and threatened...

Frederick County, VA · 1d

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The Fried Cod At This Roadside Maryland Seafood Market Is So Fresh, Locals Call It The Best Around

Some of the best fish in Frederick County does not come from a fancy dining room with cloth napkins. It comes from a modest roadside shop along an old highway in New Market, Maryland, where the fried cod has built a loyal following all on its own. Folks who stop...

New Market, MD · 6d

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Rare Civil War photo could show Stonewall Jackson in camp

The Falling Waters Battlefield Association will explore whether a relatively unknown Civil War photograph shows Confederate Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson during a free presentation Nov. 12 in Spring Mills. The program, "Is It Stonewall?" begins at 6:30 p.m. at the North Berkeley Public Library, 1255 TJ Jackson Drive, according to a community announcement. A detailed slide presentation will examine the photograph, which may show Jackson in camp. Only two wartime photographs of Jackson are known, and both are studio portraits. The presentation will review the history of the photograph and the evidence for and against identifying the figure as Jackson. According to the announcement, confirming a third wartime photograph, particularly a full-length outdoor image, would be a remarkable discovery. The program is free and open to the public. For information or directions, call 304-263-7242. This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: Rare Civil War photo could show Stonewall Jackson in camp

Berkeley County, WV · 1d

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Legacy Farm's Johnson Mulroy Dies at 58

The Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association joins the Johnson family and the racing community in mourning Tracy Johnson Mulroy, who died peacefully in early November, surrounded by family and close friends. She was 58. Mulroy was the daughter of the late R. Larry Johnson, MTHA's former vice president and a longtime...

Bluemont, VA · 3d

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After 54 Years and 1,500 Wins, Jefferson's John Lowery Retiring as Baseball Coach

From the Jefferson High School athletics Facebook page (JHS Cougars Athletics):. After 54 years as the Head Coach of JHS Cougars Baseball, Coach Lowery has announced his retirement. There are no words that can thank Coach for his dedication and service to our community. He retires with the most wins...

Jefferson County, WV · 3d

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Brush Fluffy Highland Cows on This Farm Day Trip

Looking for something to do this weekend? These great day trips are within a two-hour drive of DC. We’ve entered cozy season, and what could be cozier than cuddling up to a fluffy Highland cow? Black Rock Farm in Frederick County offers a chance to greet their cohort of shaggy cattle during a 45-minute “Highland Hangout.” A farmer provides some education about the cows, and visitors then get to feed them treats and brush their luscious locks. There’s also an opportunity to snap photos with the bovines. The experience must be booked in advance and welcomes groups of up to six people. Prices are $200 per group from Monday through Thursday and $250 from Friday through Sunday.

Frederick County, MD · 1d

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Christmas Cash for Kids Gets 21st Season Started

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (November 9, 2026) — Christmas Cash for Kids kicked off its 21st season on Friday with seed money from City National Bank and Walmart. United Way of the Eastern Panhandle, the Department of Health and Human Resources, City National, WVRC Media, and Kisner Communications are partnering up once again to make Christmas a little brighter for children all across the Eastern Panhandle.

Martinsburg, WV · 3d

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Purcellville East Apartment tenants face housing uncertainty after evacuations

ensions are running high for many of the evacuated tenants of the Purcellville East Apartments, as they remain out of their homes following their Oct. 29 evacuations due to unsafe staircases in the complex.

Purcellville, VA · 1d

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GIANT | MARTIN’S Donates 400 Turkeys and $10,000 to Winchester-Area Food Assistance Groups

Winchester, Virginia — Three organizations that serve Winchester and the surrounding area will receive turkeys and cash from The GIANT Company this Thanksgiving season. CCAP, at 112 S. Kent St. in Winchester, will receive 250 turkeys. Loaves & Fishes, at 549 N. Queen St. in Martinsburg, West Virginia, will get 150 turkeys. Blue Ridge Area Food Bank will receive a $10,000 monetary donation.

Winchester, VA · 2d

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New issue of award-winning Ashburn Magazine drops this week

The latest issue of the award-winning Ashburn Magazine begins arriving in mailboxes and businesses around the community this week. The cover story explores a long-hidden secret found just south of the Brambleton community – an extant stone building that 150 or so years ago was the home to enslaved persons.

Ashburn, VA · 22h