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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.

Local Concerns Rise Over Planning Commission's New Comment Limit

Local Concerns Rise Over Planning Commission's New Comment Limit

County Planning Commission's decision to cap public comment on budget items creates ire within community The Spirit of Jefferson | Monday, July 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In response to a revised public comment policy by the Jefferson County Planning Commission, locals expressed their concerns during a gathering outside

Community Concerns: Political Shifts and Safety in Charles Town

Journal Junction for July 14 The Journal | Sunday, July 13, 2025 By Staff In an article from The Journal, a Charles Town resident expresses concern over the shift in the Democratic Party away from its founding principles, claiming it has succumbed to Marxist ideologies. The piece highlights a perceived decline

Coach Glenn Edwards Memorial Ceremony Held in Charles Town Park

Coach Glenn Edwards Memorial Ceremony Held in Charles Town Park

Local legend honored with plaque at Jefferson Memorial Park The Journal | Saturday, July 12, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The life and contributions of Coach Glenn Edwards were celebrated in Charles Town at Jefferson Memorial Park, where a memorial plaque was unveiled during the Coach Glenn Edwards Memorial Ceremony. This event

Charles Town Gears Up for Protest Advocating Civil Rights

Charles Town Gears Up for Protest Advocating Civil Rights

Hundreds expected to 'make good trouble' at upcoming protest in Charles Town The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, July 11, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On July 17, local organizers in Charles Town will hold a protest outside the Jefferson County Courthouse to commemorate Congressman John Lewis and advocate for

Volunteer to Maintain Trails at Cool Spring Preserve in Charles Town

Trail Stewards volunteer workdays scheduled for July The Journal | Friday, July 11, 2025 By Staff The Journal highlights the Potomac Valley Audubon Society's Trail Stewards volunteer workdays scheduled for July at the Cool Spring Preserve in Charles Town. As summer sees increased foot traffic from campers and visitors

Martinsburg Welcomes New Additions: Olivia and Kaysen Born

Cribsides for July 13, 2025 The Journal | Friday, July 11, 2025 By Staff In the latest edition of The Journal, residents from Martinsburg celebrate new life with the arrival of two babies. Samantha and Caleb Burleson welcomed their daughter, Olivia Rae, on April 20, 2025, at Berkeley Medical Center, weighing

Community-Driven Development Movement Launches in Charles Town

A ‘bottom-up’ movement, Strong Towns, comes to Jefferson County hoping to drive community action West Virginia Press Association | Friday, July 11, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A new local group, Strong Towns of Jefferson County, has emerged in Charles Town, encouraging community-driven urban development through principles like 'bottom up'