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Charles Town's Old Opera House to Premiere 'Dial M for Murder'

Charles Town's Old Opera House to Premiere 'Dial M for Murder'

Murder comes to town! Old Opera House to open 'Dial M for Murder' this Friday The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, March 13, 2025 By Bonnie Williamson This Friday, Charles Town's Old Opera House Theatre Company will unveil its rendition of 'Dial M for Murder,'

Filming for 'Annihilator Unleashed' Starts in Local Pubs

Filming for 'Annihilator Unleashed' Starts in Local Pubs

New action movie starts filming throughout Eastern Panhandle The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, March 6, 2025 By Bonnie Williamson The Spirit of Jefferson reports that filming for the new action film 'Annihilator Unleashed' began on February 19 at the Mountaineer Pub in Martinsburg, with additional locations planned in

Harpers Ferry Health Officials Discuss Winter Flu Trends

The winter flu has returned, as usual The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 12, 2025 By Bonnie Williamson As winter settles in, the classic influenza virus is making rounds, according to the Jefferson County Health Department's Dr. Terrence Reidy. He reassures residents of towns like Charles Town and

Military Strategies of John Brown’s Raid in Harpers Ferry

Military Strategies of John Brown’s Raid in Harpers Ferry

Historian shares the military aspects of John Brown’s raid The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 12, 2025 By Bonnie Williamson In an insightful piece from The Spirit of Jefferson, Stephen Bockmiller delves into the military operations surrounding John Brown's 1859 raid on Harpers Ferry. As he describes,

Shepherd University Hosts NOAA Scientist on Ocean Awareness

Shepherd University Hosts NOAA Scientist on Ocean Awareness

Ocean scientist highlights the importance of the seven seas The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, February 4, 2025 By Bonnie Williamson Craig McLean, a retired NOAA chief scientist, emphasized the critical need for an 'ocean mindedness' during a recent lecture at Shepherd University, highlighting the oceans' importance to

Kearneysville Seed Swap Brings Garden Enthusiasts Together

Kearneysville Seed Swap Brings Garden Enthusiasts Together

Seeds exchange The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, January 29, 2025 By Bonnie Williamson On January 25, the Berkeley-Jefferson Extension Master Gardeners hosted a lively seed swap at the Hospice of the Panhandle in Kearneysville, despite the winter weather. With over 70 attendees, the event highlighted the community’s passion for

NAACP Leadership Transition: Twyman Succeeds Rutherford

Stepping forward The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, January 23, 2025 By Bonnie Williamson George Rutherford, a significant figure in local civil rights activism, stepped down as president of the NAACP's Jefferson County Chapter after 50 years of dedicated service. His successor, Donaldson Twyman, 70, emphasized Rutherford's