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Arrest Made in Charles Town Shooting Case

Charles Town shooting suspect arrested in Baltimore WV Metro News | Thursday, October 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Curtis Edward Bailey, a fugitive linked to a targeted shooting on West Liberty Street in Charles Town, was arrested in Baltimore on Wednesday morning. In connection with the August 20 incident, where Bailey

Curtis Bailey Captured After Charles Town Shooting Incident

Bailey Captured in Baltimore following August Shooting in Charles Town The Panhandle News Network | Thursday, October 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A fugitive wanted for a targeted shooting in Charles Town has been apprehended in Baltimore. Curtis Edward Bailey, wanted since the August 20 incident on West Liberty Street where

Charles Town Police Warn of Impersonation Phone Scam

Charles Town Police: Someone is Impersonating Officer In Phone Scam The Panhandle News Network | Thursday, October 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Panhandle News Network reports that the Charles Town Police Department is warning residents about a phone scam where an individual is impersonating a police officer, claiming to be

Remembering John Brown's Legacy in Harpers Ferry

Between the Rivers: You cannot deny history The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reflects on the pivotal role of John Brown’s raid on Harpers Ferry in the fight against slavery, connecting its historical significance to present-day discussions on race and

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