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Charles Town Weighs Roundabout Proposal Amid Safety Concerns

Charles Town Weighs Roundabout Proposal Amid Safety Concerns

Route 51 intersection upgrades in Charles Town are up in the air as Department of Highways rethinks priorities The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent article from The Spirit of Jefferson, Mayor Mike George of Charles Town highlighted a critical decision facing the

Local Leaders Explore Bike and Walking Trail Extensions Along Route 9

Local Leaders Explore Bike and Walking Trail Extensions Along Route 9

Federal planning org studies extending bike and walking path from Rt. 9 into local towns; Finished trail system to span from Charles Town to Martinsburg The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On October 7, a team of traffic engineers, urban planners, and local officials, including

Cara Keys Celebrated as Local Woman of Distinction by Girl Scouts

Keys named Woman of Distinction at annual Girl Scouts ceremony The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Cara Keys, the only female county commissioner in the Eastern Panhandle, was honored as a Woman of Distinction by the Girl Scouts of Nation’s Capital Council for her

Shepherdstown's CATF Appoints Amy Wratchford as Managing Director

CATF welcomes Amy Wratchford as permanent managing director The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Wednesday, October 15, 2025 By Staff The Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) announces Amy Wratchford as its permanent managing director, a role she has held on an interim basis since November 2024. With over two decades of experience in

Shepherdstown Residents Showcase Vast Art Collection

Shepherdstown couple own largest private art collection in area The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Wednesday, October 15, 2025 By Staff Bill and Donna Hiatt of Shepherdstown possess what may be the largest private art collection in the Eastern Panhandle, showcasing nearly 300 pieces that span from the 18th to the 21st century.

TeMa North America's Manufacturing Expansion in Kearneysville

TeMa North America's Manufacturing Expansion in Kearneysville

TeMa North America continues to expand in Jefferson County The Journal | Wednesday, October 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway TeMa North America is set to enhance its manufacturing presence in Kearneysville with a new facility, aiming to create materials that improve building function, from waterproofing to insulation. Since its establishment in

Morgan County Leads WV in New Business Growth This September

Morgan County ranked #1 for new business growth in West Virginia for the month of September The Panhandle News Network | Wednesday, October 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Morgan County has topped West Virginia's new business growth for September, with a growth rate of 1.99% and 26 new