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4-H Team from Martinsburg Shines at World FLL Championship

4-H Team from Martinsburg Shines at World FLL Championship

Local 4-H FLL team earns highest marks for its innovation project at World Championship The Journal | Thursday, May 8, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Berkeley County 4-H FIRST LEGO League team, known as Lego Force, proudly represented the region at the World Championship in Houston, achieving full marks on their

Martinsburg Police Unveils Collaborative Art for Impact Mural

Martinsburg Police Unveils Collaborative Art for Impact Mural

Art for Impact mural presented at the Martinsburg Police Department The Journal | Wednesday, May 7, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports on a collaborative Art for Impact mural project presented at the Martinsburg Police Department. This initiative, spearheaded by the Boys & Girls Club of the Eastern Panhandle and

Rikki Twyford Resigns from Jefferson County School Board

Twyford steps down from Jefferson County Board of Education The Journal | Tuesday, May 6, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During a regular meeting on April 28, Rikki Twyford, Vice President of the Board of Education, announced her resignation, citing a job promotion that will require her relocation to the Pacific Northwest.

Martinsburg Educator Honored by Delta Sigma Theta at Brunch

Martinsburg Educator Honored by Delta Sigma Theta at Brunch

Alfonso recognized by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority EPAC alongside several students and community members The Journal | Monday, May 5, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During the annual Jazz Brunch and Silent Auction on April 12, Dr. Jessica Alfonso, assistant superintendent for Equity and Inclusion, was honored as the educator of the

Local Foundation Challenges Bottling Facility Lawsuit in Charles Town

Jefferson County Foundation files to intervene in Sidewinder Enterprises lawsuit The Journal | Friday, May 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On Tuesday, Charles Town's Jefferson County Foundation filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit against the Planning Commission initiated by Sidewinder Enterprises over the proposed Mountain Pure Water

Provider Appreciation Day Proclaimed in Charles Town Area

Provider Appreciation Day Proclaimed in Charles Town Area

Jefferson County Commission discusses child care proclamation, social services and grant coordinator position The Journal | Thursday, May 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent meeting, the Jefferson County Commission highlighted important community issues, such as a new proclamation honoring Provider Appreciation Day on May 9 and the establishment of

Community Unites in Charles Town Against Transmission Lines

Community Unites in Charles Town Against Transmission Lines

Jefferson County Citizens encourage residents to oppose transmission line projects The Journal | Wednesday, April 30, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At a town hall in Charles Town, residents rallied against the Mid-Atlantic Resiliency Link (MARL) and Valley Link transmission line projects that threaten homes, farms, and businesses. Led by community members