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Blackwater Canyon Achieves Full Protection Near Thomas

Blackwater Canyon fully protected, conservation group says WOWK 13 News | Tuesday, December 31, 2024 By Joey Rather After a 25-year campaign led by Friends of Blackwater, the Blackwater Canyon, located near the beautiful landscapes of Thomas and Davis, is now fully protected. An agreement facilitated by Senator Joe Manchin allowed

Charles Town’s Demi Breeden and Wheeling’s Jennifer Reuther Gear Up for Miss America Pageants

Miss WV Teen and Miss WV prepare for Miss America Pageants WV Metro News | Tuesday, December 31, 2024 By Marsha Chwalik Demi Breeden, a freshman at Washington High School in Charles Town, is preparing for the Miss America’s Teen competition in Orlando after being crowned Miss West Virginia’s

Shepherdstown Residents Hold Vigil for Global Peace

Shepherdstown Residents Hold Vigil for Global Peace

Peace vigil, climate survey and conservation center tour The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, December 31, 2024 By Staff On Christmas Eve, nearly two dozen residents from Shepherdstown gathered for a candlelight vigil advocating for peace in Palestine, Lebanon, Israel, and Syria. Their gathering was part of a larger series of

New Year's Eve Storms Leave Charles Town Residents Without Power

New Year's Eve storms cause power outages in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky WOWK 13 News | Tuesday, December 31, 2024 By Jessica Patterson Heavy storms on New Year's Eve have left significant power outages across the region, affecting thousands of residents, including those in local towns

A Heartwarming Reunion in Harpers Ferry's Charm

A Heartwarming Reunion in Harpers Ferry's Charm

Merchant milestone The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, December 31, 2024 By Tim Cook In a heartwarming nostalgic moment, Cindi Dunn of Harpers Ferry reminisced about assisting a young boy in selecting a necklace for his first girlfriend 20 years ago. Last year, the same now-adult man returned to her shop,

Local Schools Benefit from $10.4M Opioid Prevention Grants

West Virginia First Foundation distributes $10.4M statewide The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, December 31, 2024 By From A Press Release The West Virginia First Foundation has allocated nearly $10.4 million to 38 organizations across the state to combat the ongoing opioid crisis through prevention, treatment, and recovery initiatives.

New Levy Funding School Police in Charles Town's Middle Schools

New Levy Funding School Police in Charles Town's Middle Schools

Police: Funding for middle school may not lead to more security officers right away The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, December 31, 2024 By Erik Anderson For the first time since 1946, funding from a renewed school levy will support police officers in middle schools across the county. However, local Sheriff’