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Local Businesses Shine in WV Living Magazine's Best of WV Awards

Jefferson County earns recognitions in the “Best of WV” through WV Living Magazine The Journal | Monday, December 15, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway This year's 'Best of WV' awards by WV Living Magazine saw Jefferson County, highlighted by its vibrant towns like Charles Town and Harpers Ferry,

Shepherdstown Elementary Unveils New State-of-the-Art Building

Shepherdstown Elementary Unveils New State-of-the-Art Building

Shepherdstown Elementary School celebrates new building with dedication ceremony The Journal | Sunday, December 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On Thursday, Shepherdstown Elementary School, a cornerstone of the local education community, marked the opening of its new 57,445-square-foot building during a heartfelt dedication ceremony. The project, which began over a

Charles Town Kicks Off Holiday Season with Tree Lighting

Charles Town Kicks Off Holiday Season with Tree Lighting

Charles Town welcomes Christmas with its tree lighting ceremony The Journal | Monday, December 8, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On December 5, families in Charles Town gathered for the community's annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony outside the courthouse. Mayor Micheal George expressed gratitude to all involved in organizing the

Charles Town Utility Board Reconsiders Grant for Water Plant

Charles Town Utility Board changes decision to pursue grant for water and sewer plant The Journal | Monday, December 8, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During a recent meeting, the Charles Town Utility Board voted to reevaluate their initial decision against pursuing a $10.5 million grant for a water and sewer

Taskforce Launches Efforts to Boost Agritourism in Charles Town

Taskforce Launches Efforts to Boost Agritourism in Charles Town

Agri-Tourism Taskforce hosts its first meeting The Journal | Friday, December 5, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On December 3, a new Agri-Tourism Taskforce met informally in Charles Town, where community members, including Delegate Wayne Clark and industry professionals, discussed initiatives to enhance agritourism in the area. The taskforce aims to identify

Eastern Panhandle Legislators Host Town Hall in Charles Town

Eastern Panhandle Legislators Host Town Hall in Charles Town

State representative host town hall before entering the legislative session in January The Journal | Tuesday, December 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway West Virginia state representatives from the Eastern Panhandle, including Delegates Joe Funkhouser, Wayne Clark, Bill Ridenour, and Senator Jason Barrett, held a town hall at Corner Connection in Charles

Charles Town's Old Opera House Unveils Holiday Classics

Charles Town's Old Opera House Unveils Holiday Classics

The Old Opera House celebrates Christmas with two big holiday shows The Journal | Monday, December 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Old Opera House in Charles Town is ushering in the Christmas season with performances of 'A Christmas Carol: Scrooge & Marley' and 'The Nutcracker.' Directed