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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.

Political Division in Charles Town: A Call for Compromise

Journal Junction The Journal | Sunday, July 20, 2025 By Staff In an opinion piece published by The Journal, a frustrated voice from Charles Town expresses grievances over the Republican-led Senate committee's decision to limit speaking rights during confirmation hearings. This local sentiment reflects broader concerns about political divisiveness

Community Workshop on West Washington Street Project in Charles Town

Public meeting scheduled for West Washington Street Project in Charles Town The Journal | Sunday, July 20, 2025 By Staff The West Virginia Division of Highways is organizing an informational public workshop on the proposed West Washington Street project, aimed at gathering community feedback in Charles Town. Scheduled for August 5

Emma Pedraza Elevated to Wealth Advisor at BCT in Charles Town

Emma Pedraza Elevated to Wealth Advisor at BCT in Charles Town

BCT Wealth Advisors promotes Emma Pedraza, CFP® to wealth advisor The Journal | Sunday, July 20, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway BCT Wealth Advisors, part of the Bank of Charles Town, has promoted Emma Pedraza to wealth advisor in Charles Town. With a focus on building client relationships and managing financial strategies,

Community Honors John Lewis with Civil Rights Protest in Charles Town

Community Honors John Lewis with Civil Rights Protest in Charles Town

Hundreds rally in Charles Town to honor John Lewis, push for civil rights in “Good Trouble” Protest The Journal | Saturday, July 19, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In downtown Charles Town, over 250 residents gathered for a 'Good Trouble' protest honoring Civil Rights leader John Lewis on the anniversary

Charles Town Historical Artifacts Donated to Local Institutions

Charles Town Historical Artifacts Donated to Local Institutions

APUS donates thousands of historical items to local and military Institutions The Journal | Friday, July 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports that the American Public University System has donated over 7,500 historical items, including documents and artifacts from its recently closed Richard G. Trefry Library in Charles

Community Gathers to Discuss Washington Street Building Futures

Community Gathers to Discuss Washington Street Building Futures

Community weighs future of historical Washington Street buildings The Journal | Friday, July 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Jefferson County Commission hosted a public discussion at the new government complex in Charles Town regarding the future of historical buildings on Washington Street. Key figures in local governance and organizations, such

Concerns Grow Over Foreign Ownership of Property in Charles Town

Journal Junctions for July 20, 2025 The Journal | Friday, July 18, 2025 By Staff In an alarming trend noted by The Journal, residents of Charles Town express concern over the increasing foreign ownership of American real estate, with projections indicating that China could control up to 80% of properties in