Impending Federal Shutdown Threatens Local Jobs and Services
Shutdown could affect federal employers, social services, national parks and forests
WV Metro News | Tuesday, September 30, 2025
As the federal government nears a shutdown, West Virginia faces significant impacts, particularly in areas such as federal employment, social services, and national parks, affecting local towns like Harpers Ferry and Charles Town. Senator Shelley Moore Capito emphasizes the potential disruption to essential services, noting that many federal employees, including those at the FBI's Clarksburg facility and the Coast Guard's Eastern Panhandle sites, will be working without pay. While healthcare programs may continue, vital food assistance for families and education funding could face challenges, highlighting the urgent need for resolution before services in the region are critically affected, as reported by WV Metro News.
