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Celebrating Grandparents Day at Shepherdstown Library

Grandparents Day activities happening Sept. 6 The Journal | Tuesday, August 26, 2025 By Staff Families are invited to celebrate Grandparents Day on Saturday, Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Shepherdstown Public Library in Shepherdstown. The event, hosted by the Pack Horse Ford Chapter DAR in collaboration

Annual Car Show Revving Up in Charles Town This Saturday

Annual Car Show Revving Up in Charles Town This Saturday

Car Show on tap Saturday in Charles Town The Journal | Tuesday, August 26, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway This Saturday, Charles Town will host its annual car show, attracting hundreds of car enthusiasts eager to showcase their vehicles and appreciate others' well-maintained cars. The popular event, held the Saturday before

Harpers Ferry and its Sister Cities: A Cultural Exchange Legacy

What are West Virginia's 'Sister Cities' and what are they for? DC News Now | Tuesday, August 26, 2025 By Staff The article from DC News Now explores the concept of sister cities, emphasizing their role in fostering cultural exchanges between municipalities. In West Virginia, cities like

Brent Manuel Named City Manager for Charles Town

Brent Manuel Named City Manager for Charles Town

Charles Town's new city manager brings experience from Maryland, Virginia The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, August 26, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reports that Brent Manuel has been appointed as the new city manager for Charles Town, following a thorough hiring process that began in

Potomac Edison Seeks Approval for MARL Line in Charles Town Area

Potomac Edison files Notice of Intent with PSC for Jefferson County section of MARL project WV Metro News | Tuesday, August 26, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Potomac Edison has filed a Notice of Intent with the West Virginia Public Service Commission to seek approval for a new 15-mile segment of the

BSR Inc. Approved to Support Clarke County Emergency Training

BSR Inc. Approved to Support Clarke County Emergency Training

Private EMS provider authorized to operate in Clarke County The Winchester Star | Tuesday, August 26, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Winchester Star reports that BSR Inc. has been authorized by the Clarke County Board of Supervisors to operate as an emergency medical services (EMS) agency in the area, though its

Kearneysville's Birdhill Meadows Approved; Ranson Subdivision Stalled

Kearneysville's Birdhill Meadows Approved; Ranson Subdivision Stalled

Kearneysville-area housing project approved, Ranson zoning change delayed The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, August 26, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reports on a recent development in Kearneysville, where the Jefferson County Planning Commission approved phase one of Birdhill Meadows, a housing project set to include 720 homes.