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New Business Growth Boosts Economy in Charles Town Area

Secretary of State Kris Warner reports 843 new WV business registrations for December 2024 West Virginia Press Association | Thursday, January 16, 2025 By Autumn Shelton In December 2024, West Virginia saw a total of 843 new business registrations, with Monroe County leading the growth rate at 1.37%. Notable contributions

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park to Demolish Henkle Farm Structures

National Park announces plans to demolish five structures West Virginia Press Association | Monday, January 13, 2025 By Autumn Shelton The National Park Service has announced plans to demolish five deteriorating structures, known as the Henkle Farm House buildings, within Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, effective January 21. These buildings, located

Local Leaders Highlight Economic Stability in Charles Town

Economic Outlook predicts stability for West Virginia West Virginia Press Association | Monday, January 13, 2025 By Autumn Shelton During the Eastern Panhandle Economic Outlook session in Charles Town, local business leaders heard insights from John Deskins of West Virginia University. He reported that the state is expected to maintain stability

Shepherdstown Family Embraces Outdoor Adventure with 1,000 Hours Outside

1,000 Hours Outside: Local family finds unique motivation to spend time outside West Virginia Press Association | Friday, January 10, 2025 By Autumn Shelton In Shepherdstown, the Bergren family has embraced outdoor activities, making the most of Morgan’s Grove Park for sledding amid recent snowfall. Parents Jim and Molly

Martinsburg Greenway Trail Project Receives $20.8 Million Grant

Martinsburg secures nearly $21 million in RAISE grant funding West Virginia Press Association | Thursday, January 9, 2025 By Autumn Shelton Martinsburg has successfully secured a significant $20.8 million RAISE grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to fund the Martinsburg Greenway Trail project. This initiative, backed by local

Community Gathers at Forum on Mountain Pure Water Facility in Middleway

Jefferson County Foundation hosts forum to discuss Mountain Pure Water Bottling Facility West Virginia Press Association | Tuesday, January 7, 2025 By Autumn Shelton Last Friday, the Jefferson County Foundation hosted a public forum at Grace Episcopal Church in Middleway to discuss the proposed Mountain Pure water bottling facility. Community members

New Swing Coming to Shepherdstown's James Rumsey Park

West Virginia’s Almost Heaven Swings likely to gain Shepherdstown addition in new year West Virginia Press Association | Friday, January 3, 2025 By Autumn Shelton The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown is collaborating with the Corporation of Shepherdstown to add a new swing facing the Potomac River at James Rumsey Monument