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Winchester, Frederick County Offices to Close for Veterans Day

Winchester, Virginia — Government offices and several public facilities in Winchester and Frederick County will close Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day, with changes to trash collection and landfill operating hours also scheduled. In Winchester, city offices, the Jim Barnett Park Recreation Center, Winchester Transit and the...

Winchester, VA · 6h
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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 · 2d
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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 · 3d
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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 · 3d
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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 · 3d

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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 · 9d

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ANTIETAM NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD Sharpsburg, Maryland

This major battle fought by 100,000 soldiers lasted 12 hours on September 17,1862 left 23,000 killed, wounded or missing. General Robert E. Lee and the Confederate Army forded the Potomac River and retreated to Virginia. We enjoyed the movie in the visitor center documenting the battle and then drove around the battlefield afterwards.

Sharpsburg, MD · 1d

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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 · 6h

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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 · 3d

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VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for Nov. 9 – 13, 2026

The following list shows highway work that may affect traffic in Warren County in the coming weeks. Scheduled work may change due to inclement weather and material supply issues. Motorists should watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. When traveling through a work zone, watch for periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.

Warren County, VA · 3d

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MARL hearings end as landowners, state staff question transmission project

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WDTV) — Hearings on the proposed MidAtlantic Resiliency Link transmission line have ended, leaving West Virginia regulators to consider testimony about the project’s need, costs and effects on landowners. The proposed 107.5-mile, 500-kilovolt line, known as MARL, would run from Pennsylvania toward Virginia. NextEra Energy Transmission...

West Virginia · 8h

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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 3d

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Changing of the Guard: Maryland Prison Chief Scruggs Out Amid Deadly Year Behind Bars

Carolyn Scruggs is leaving her post as Maryland’s secretary of public safety and correctional services, ending a tenure marked by a decade-high surge in prison killings, a running fight with the union that represents corrections officers and months of public criticism from Western Maryland lawmakers over conditions inside the Hagerstown- and Cumberland-area prisons.

Maryland · 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 · 3d