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Charles Town

Charles Town, West Virginia, is a historic city founded in 1786. Known for its rich heritage, it's the county seat of Jefferson County and features well-preserved architecture, museums, and the courthouse where abolitionist John Brown was tried. The city offers scenic views, quaint shops, and a gateway to the Shenandoah Valley, making it a charming destination steeped in American history.

Charles Town Woman Sentenced for Forging Business Documents

Charles Town Woman Sentenced for Forging Business Documents

Forged business document lands Jefferson County woman with 2-10 years in prison The Journal | Friday, October 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A woman from Charles Town has been sentenced to 2-10 years in prison after forging a West Virginia business registration document. Dana Marie Phillips was found guilty of attempting

Charles Town Woman Sentenced for Business Document Forgery

Jefferson County Woman Could Spend a Decade Behind Bars for Forging Public Document in an Attempt to Set up a Business The Panhandle News Network | Friday, October 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A 53-year-old woman from Charles Town has been sentenced to up to ten years in prison after pleading

Shepherdstown Activist Challenges Political Beliefs at Rally

‘It is up versus down’: Protester talks concerns over federal government overreach, misinformation The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, October 23, 2025 By Staff During the recent No Kings Rally in Shepherdstown, local resident Bethany A. shared her journey of reevaluating her beliefs influenced by a conservative upbringing. This rally symbolized a

Shepherdstown Patriot Advocates for Change at No Kings Rally

‘It is up versus down’: Protester talks concerns over federal government overreach, misinformation The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, October 23, 2025 By Staff During the No Kings Rally in Shepherdstown, local resident Bethany A. shared her journey of reevaluating her deeply held beliefs influenced by her Christian nationalist upbringing. Citing concerns

Shepherdstown Library Hosts Fire Safety Workshop for Kids

Children learn emergency dos and don’ts for National Fire Prevention Month The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, October 23, 2025 By Staff In partnership with the Shepherdstown Volunteer Fire Department, the Shepherdstown Public Library hosted a fire safety workshop on October 13, aimed at educating local families, particularly homeschoolers, about emergency

Washington High School Key Club’s Autumn Celebrations in Charles Town

Washington High School Key Club’s Autumn Celebrations in Charles Town

Key Club’s Autumn Amazement returns for another year of fall fun The Journal | Wednesday, October 22, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Washington High School Key Club is set to host its second annual Autumn Amazement event this Saturday in Charles Town. This family-oriented celebration aims to gather the community

Suspicious Fire in Harpers Ferry Leaves Two Dead, Investigation Ongoing

Fatal September Fire in Harpers Ferry Deemed Suspicious – Cause Under Investigation The Panhandle News Network | Wednesday, October 22, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A suspicious fire in Harpers Ferry claimed the lives of two individuals and left three others injured at the end of September. Reported on September 30th, the blaze