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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.

Emergency Agency Director's Appeal Denied by Charles Town Commission

Emergency Agency Director's Appeal Denied by Charles Town Commission

Jefferson County Emergency Services Agency Director denied appeal at Commission meeting The Journal | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway At a recent meeting in Charles Town, the Jefferson County Commission denied an appeal from Emergency Services Agency Director Mike Sine, who was reprimanded for insubordination after failing to attend

Charles Town Utility Board Secures Water Rights for New Development

Charles Town Utility Board Secures Water Rights for New Development

American Water fights CTUB territory victory The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway West Virginia American Water has appealed a PSC decision favoring the Charles Town Utility Board's exclusive rights to provide water services for a major development near Keyes Ferry Road, which includes

Charles Town Utility Board Proposes New Water Fee Structure

Charles Town Utility Board Proposes New Water Fee Structure

CTUB reps: American Water entry leads to lower water hook-up fees The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reports that the Charles Town Utility Board (CTUB) is moving towards implementing new capacity improvement fees (CIFs) that will lower water service connection costs

Charles Town's Old Opera House Stages 'Little Shop of Horrors'

Charles Town's Old Opera House Stages 'Little Shop of Horrors'

Little Shop of Horrors comes to the Old Opera House The Journal | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a thrilling blend of comedy and horror, the Old Opera House in Charles Town will stage 'Little Shop of Horrors' this October. Directed by Gabrielle Tokach, a longstanding

Community Meetings Address PFAS Concerns in Martinsburg Area

PFAS listening tour continues in the Eastern Panhandle WV Metro News | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is conducting a listening tour in the Eastern Panhandle, focusing on PFAS, or 'forever chemicals,' found in drinking water in areas such as

Martinsburg and Berkeley Springs Host PFAS Community Meetings

PFAS Informational Meetings Continue this week in Martinsburg, Berkeley Springs The Panhandle News Network | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Panhandle News Network reports on ongoing community meetings in the Eastern Panhandle, including Martinsburg and Berkeley Springs, aimed at addressing PFAS contamination in local drinking water. Organized by

Tragic House Fire in Harpers Ferry Claims Two Lives

Tragic House Fire in Harpers Ferry Claims Two Lives

Two dead, others injured in Harpers Ferry house fire The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 By Staff A tragic house fire on Blackberry Lane in Harpers Ferry resulted in the deaths of two individuals, likely family members of victims Nicole, Penelope, and Christopher Taylor. The incident, which occurred