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Harpers Ferry Residents Rally to Protect Historical Integrity

Harpers Ferry Residents Rally to Protect Historical Integrity

Locals take to lower town Harpers Ferry to protest Trump Administration's actions regarding historical exhibits The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, September 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In Harpers Ferry, locals gathered to protest against the Trump Administration's directives to modify historical exhibits at the National Historical

Exploring Musical Heritage in Mingo County's Kirk Community

Exploring Musical Heritage in Mingo County's Kirk Community

Chris Haddox: Mining for music: Rhoda Browning Nelson Coal Valley News | Wednesday, September 24, 2025 By Staff In a recent piece published by Coal Valley News, Chris Haddox explores the musical heritage of West Virginia through the work of folklorist Louis Watson Chapell, who recorded local talents like Tom Whitt

Public Meeting in Berkeley Springs to Address PFAS in Water

DEP, water groups to host public meeting on PFAS chemicals in public water The Morgan Messenger | Tuesday, September 23, 2025 By Staff The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, alongside local organizations like the West Virginia Rivers Coalition and Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services, is set to host a public

Harpers Ferry Band Mission Road Tops Indie Charts with Single

Harpers Ferry Band Mission Road Tops Indie Charts with Single

Mission Road hits national charts with new song The Journal | Tuesday, September 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Mission Road, a rising country band from Harpers Ferry, has gained recognition on the indie charts with their new song 'Take My Hand.' The group, consisting of Elliot Simon, Christina Alexander,

Grants Awarded to Schools and Nonprofits for Creative Projects in Ranson and Charles Town

Area schools and nonprofits awarded grants for unique projects The Journal | Tuesday, September 23, 2025 By Staff This fall, six schools from the Eastern Panhandle, including those in Charles Town and Ranson, along with 13 nonprofits in the area, were awarded a total of over $99,900 in grants from

Concerns Over Rising Auto Insurance Rates in Charles Town

Journal Junction for September 24, 2025 The Journal | Tuesday, September 23, 2025 By Staff In a recent article from The Journal, concerns were raised about high auto insurance rates in Charles Town despite the region's lower property taxes and home prices. Residents noted that though the area'

Indictments Revealed in Charles Town: First-Degree Murder Case

Indictments Revealed in Charles Town: First-Degree Murder Case

Jefferson County Grand Jury hands down indictments The Journal | Tuesday, September 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A grand jury in Charles Town released indictments for 24 individuals, including John Alan Lyons, 72, who faces first-degree murder charges for the fatal shooting of Tanya Lyons on February 19. Prosecuting Attorney Matt