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Charles Town's Old Opera House Presents 'A Christmas Carol'

Charles Town's Old Opera House Presents 'A Christmas Carol'

Old Opera House to show 'A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley' The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, December 4, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Tonight, the Old Opera House Theatre Company in Charles Town kicks off the holiday season with a debut performance of Charles Dickens' classic 'A

Shepherdstown and Charles Town Markets Secure Mini-Grants

Shepherdstown and Charles Town Markets Secure Mini-Grants

Shepherdstown and Charles Town Farmers Markets awarded mini-grants The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, November 20, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Shepherdstown and Charles Town Farmers Markets have been awarded mini-grants by the West Virginia Farmers Market Association for their commitment to strengthening the local food system. With Shepherdstown receiving $5,

Halloween Safety Tips and Traditions in Charles Town & Beyond

Halloween Safety Tips and Traditions in Charles Town & Beyond

Trick-or-Treat days, times and safety tips for youngsters and adults alike The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, October 29, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway As Halloween approaches, local communities like Charles Town, Ranson, and Harpers Ferry are preparing for trick-or-treating, scheduled from 6-8 p.m. in most towns, while Shepherdstown hosts its

Harpers Ferry Author Reveals Origins of Christmas Pickle

In a pickle of a situation about a particular Christmas ornament? Local author O'Connor solves mystery The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, October 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Local author Bob O'Connor, known for his Civil War writings, uncovers the origins of the Christmas pickle tradition in

Tune Up for Breast Cancer Awareness in Shepherdstown

Tune Up for Breast Cancer Awareness in Shepherdstown

Fight breast cancer and upgrade your brakes while you're at it The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, October 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Throughout October, the Brakes for Breasts program invites residents from towns like Charles Town and Harpers Ferry to support breast cancer awareness while ensuring vehicle safety.

Cara Keys Celebrated as Local Woman of Distinction by Girl Scouts

Keys named Woman of Distinction at annual Girl Scouts ceremony The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Cara Keys, the only female county commissioner in the Eastern Panhandle, was honored as a Woman of Distinction by the Girl Scouts of Nation’s Capital Council for her

Middleway Day Festival Brings Community Together in Spirit

Middleway Day Festival Brings Community Together in Spirit

Celebration on Middleway Day: that’s the spirit in more ways than one The Spirit of Jefferson | Monday, October 13, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On Saturday, Middleway thrived during its annual Middleway Day festival, drawing hundreds of visitors to celebrate the town's rich history and community spirit. Organized