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Carnegie Hall Musicians Perform at Asbury Church in Charles Town

Carnegie Hall Musicians Perform at Asbury Church in Charles Town

Musicians from Carnegie Hall perform at Asbury United Methodist Church The Journal | Tuesday, November 4, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On Sunday afternoon, Asbury United Methodist Church in Charles Town hosted a remarkable concert featuring musicians from Carnegie Hall. The renowned pianist and music director Timur Mustakimov accompanied the Kazakh National

The Legacy of Andrew Hunter: A Historical Figure in Charles Town

Andrew Hunter's legacy in Charles Town The Journal | Tuesday, November 4, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Andrew Hunter, a prominent attorney in Charles Town, played a significant role in the prosecution during the John Brown trial in 1859. After moving to a new home along East Washington Street, his

Historic Washington Street Buildings: Charles Town's Legacy

Historic Washington Street Buildings: Charles Town's Legacy

Washington Street buildings have long and storied history in Charles Town The Journal | Tuesday, November 4, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway As the Jefferson County government transitions to the former American Public University System building, the future of historic structures along Washington Street in Charles Town becomes a focal point. Douglas

John Brown's Conviction: A Turning Point in Civil War Events

John Brown's Conviction: A Turning Point in Civil War Events

This week in West Virginia history The Herald Dispatch | Tuesday, November 4, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway This week in history highlights a significant event from November 2, 1859, when John Brown was convicted of murder, treason, and insurrection in the courthouse in Charles Town. His raid on Harpers Ferry was

Capon Bridge Middle School Students Tour Martinsburg Roundhouse

Capon Bridge Middle School Students Tour Martinsburg Roundhouse

Capon Bridge Middle School tours the Martinsburg Roundhouse and Harpers Ferry The Journal | Monday, November 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Students from Capon Bridge Middle School explored regional history with a visit to the Martinsburg Roundhouse and Harpers Ferry. Organized by business teacher Nancy Heavner and supported by a grant

20th Season of Christmas Cash For Kids Begins in Martinsburg

Christmas Cash For Kids Kicks off 20th Season Providing Gifts to Children in Berkeley, Jefferson, Morgan Counties The Panhandle News Network | Monday, November 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Christmas Cash For Kids launched its 20th season in Martinsburg, benefiting families across the Eastern Panhandle, including those in Ranson and Charles

Charles Town's Historic Bank Transforms into Potomac Bank

Charles Town's Historic Bank Transforms into Potomac Bank

Historic community business undergoes name change to Potomac Bank The Journal | Monday, November 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports that a historic financial institution in Charles Town, originally founded in 1871 by local apple orchard owners and farmers, has officially rebranded as Potomac Bank. The name change was