Learn about a quaint wedding venue in Capon Bridge, as Mark and Rachel chat with John Berry of “Appalachian Wedding Chapel and Boutique” who shares the tales of what life is like to officiate hundreds of wedding ceremonies over the years!

https://www.theappalachianweddingchapel.com/

Upcoming Events:

January 31 - Groundhog Day Celebration, Bowman Library

https://www.handleyregional.org/event/groundhog-day-celebration-bowman-library-41949

February 6 - BrandFest, The HIVE @ Shenandoah University

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Mark, Rachel, and Caleb enter in the new year of 2026 by unpacking the article from the Winchester Star about the local EDA proposal to bring a casino and event center to town.

Winchester Star article - https://www.winchesterstar.com/winchester_star/edas-website-details-pros-cons-of-a-winchester-casino/article_2df7cb72-5a5e-5268-afb5-c4cef0ff3dec.html

Winchester EDA site - https://www.developwinchesterva.com/Convention-Center-Casino-Info

Upcoming Events:

Old Town on the Rocks - https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/old-town-on-the-rocks/

FredCo Eats Restaurant Week - https://www.yesfrederickva.com/living-here/restaurant-week

Mark and Rachel share their highlights and special moments of 2025 as they discuss topics ranging from pop culture to local insights to special moments from ICONic Talk over the last year.