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Paul Espinosa Back in the Saddle with Racing Commission Role

Paul Espinosa Back in the Saddle with Racing Commission Role

Off to the races, again The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, December 26, 2024 By Bonnie Williamson After serving as a delegate since 2012, Paul Espinosa returns to his roots in horse racing by joining the West Virginia Racing Commission. Following an unsuccessful Senate primary election against Patricia Rucker, Espinosa'

Charles Town's Old Opera House Unveils Traditional 'Nutcracker'

Charles Town's Old Opera House Unveils Traditional 'Nutcracker'

If it’s Christmas, it’s time for ‘The Nutcracker’ ballet The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Bonnie Williamson Families in Charles Town are invited to the traditional holiday ballet, 'The Nutcracker,' returning to the Old Opera House Theatre Co. Steve Brewer, the theatre'

Community Voices Concerns Over Jefferson County 2045 Plan

Draft comprehensive development plan draws calls for changes The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, December 11, 2024 By Bonnie Williamson At a public hearing held by the Jefferson County Commissioners on December 4, residents expressed concerns over water resource protection and land use in the proposed Jefferson County 2045 Comprehensive Plan.

Old Opera House Joins Parade with 'A Red Ryder Christmas'

Old Opera House Joins Parade with 'A Red Ryder Christmas'

‘A Red Ryder Christmas’ The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, December 4, 2024 By Bonnie Williamson In a unique collaboration, the Old Opera House Theatre Company in Charles Town is staging 'A Christmas Story, the Musical' with the theme 'A Red Ryder Christmas,' matching the upcoming Charles

Kids and Santa Spread Holiday Cheer at Charles Town Tree-Making Event

Kids and Santa Spread Holiday Cheer at Charles Town Tree-Making Event

Seriously sharing Santa The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, December 4, 2024 By Bonnie Williamson In a festive event hosted at Charles Washington Hall, children collaborated with their parents to craft decorations for the local community Christmas tree. Santa Claus, lively portrayed by Charles Town resident Kevin Tester, engaged the children

Washington Landing Opens Doors: New Apartment Complex in Charles Town

Getting the word out on a new apartment complex The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, November 27, 2024 By Bonnie Williamson In a recent event reported by The Spirit of Jefferson, Washington Landing, a new apartment complex in Charles Town, celebrated its ribbon-cutting ceremony on November 20. Stacey Rader, the director

Alfred R. Waud: The Frontline Artist of the Civil War

Alfred R. Waud: The Frontline Artist of the Civil War

Drawing on history The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, November 21, 2024 By Bonnie Williamson In an article published by The Spirit of Jefferson, historian Allan Tischler discusses the adventurous life of Alfred R. Waud, a lesser-known artist who, unlike Mathew Brady, sketched the American Civil War from the front lines.