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Shepherdstown's Jacob Folk House Among New Historic Sites

6 West Virginia sites added to National Register of Historic Places WBOY 12 News | Thursday, October 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway WBOY 12 News reports that the West Virginia Department of Tourism has announced six historical sites have been added to the National Register of Historic Places, including the Jacob

Stephen Groh Appointed Interim Prosecutor in Charles Town

Groh sworn in as interim Jefferson County prosecutor following Harvey’s resignation The Journal | Thursday, October 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In Charles Town, Stephen Groh was sworn in as the interim prosecutor following the resignation of Matt Harvey, who has taken on a federal role as the U.S.

Shepherdstown Rotary Installs 'Almost Heaven' Swing at Park

Shepherdstown Rotary Installs 'Almost Heaven' Swing at Park

Shepherdstown Rotary excepts 'Almost Heaven' swing at James Rumsey park to start generating tourism in November The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown is set to enhance local tourism by installing an 'Almost Heaven' swing along with

Local Superintendents Discuss Legislative Impact on Schools

Local Superintendents Discuss Legislative Impact on Schools

From cell phones to discipline, panhandle superintendents have mixed feelings on bills The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent public panel, superintendents from Eastern Panhandle schools, including leaders from Jefferson, Berkeley, and Morgan counties, discussed the impact of West Virginia's legislature

Stephen Groh Takes Office as New Prosecutor in Charles Town

Groh sworn-in as Jefferson County prosecutor WV Metro News | Thursday, October 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Following the recent resignation of Charles Town resident Matt Harvey, Stephen Groh was sworn in as the new prosecutor for the area, succeeding Harvey as he takes on his role as the US Attorney

Groh Takes Office as New Prosecutor in Charles Town

Stephen Groh Sworn in as Jefferson County Prosecutor The Panhandle News Network | Thursday, October 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Stephen Groh was sworn in as the new Prosecutor for Jefferson County on Wednesday, following Matt Harvey's resignation to become the US Attorney for the Northern District of West

Local Leaders Secure U.S. Attorney Roles Amid Senate Vote

West Virginia’s U.S. Attorney Nominees Confirmed in Mass Senate Vote West Virginia Press Association | Thursday, October 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a historic Senate vote, three West Virginians, including state Sen. Mike Stuart from Kanawha County, were confirmed for federal positions, taking a significant step during a