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Charles Town Celebrates Black History Month with Affrilachian Trail

“Affrilachian Trail” project tells stories celebrating Black History Month West Virginia Press Association | Monday, February 24, 2025 By Autumn Shelton At Fisherman’s Hall in Charles Town, a gathering celebrated Black History Month with stories of African American contributions to Appalachian culture, particularly through the proposed Affrilachian Trail project. Organized

Charles Town Schools Invited to Join WV Partnership Awards

Education Alliance launches Hope for the Future: WV School-Business Partnership of the Year awards program West Virginia Press Association | Wednesday, February 19, 2025 By Autumn Shelton The Education Alliance, in collaboration with Hope Gas, has introduced the Hope for the Future: WV School-Business Partnership of the Year Awards to celebrate

Middleway's Proposed Water Bottling Plant Faces Rejection

Landmarks commission recommends against approving proposed Middleway water bottling plant West Virginia Press Association | Thursday, January 23, 2025 By Autumn Shelton The Jefferson County Historic Landmarks Commission has voted unanimously against a proposed water bottling facility on the site of the old 3M factory in Middleway, citing zoning code restrictions

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