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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.

Kara Keys Advocates for Public Input on Microgrid Legislation

Jefferson County Commissioner Hoping Public Will Help Guide Microgrid, Data Center Law implementation The Panhandle News Network | Monday, December 8, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent interview with The Panhandle News Network, Jefferson County Commissioner Kara Keys discussed the implications of House Bill 2014, which streamlines the approval process

Traffic Closures on River and Wheatland Roads Impacting Charles Town

Traffic Alerts Issued for Jefferson County Beginning Today The Panhandle News Network | Monday, December 8, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Panhandle News Network reports that the West Virginia Division of Highways has announced significant traffic disruptions starting December 8, 2025, in the region. River Road, spanning from mile point 0.

Weekly Events and Holiday Celebrations in Shepherdstown

Community Calendar The Journal | Sunday, December 7, 2025 By Staff The Journal's latest Community Calendar highlights a variety of events in Shepherdstown and surrounding areas. Weekly offerings include the drop-in STEM Club for children, social gatherings for seniors, craft groups, and art clubs at local venues like the

Santos Calderon Arrested in Charles Town for 1998 Child Assault

US Marshals in Jefferson County arrest El Salvadoran fugitive in 1998 child sexual assault case WV Metro News | Saturday, December 6, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Members of the U.S. Marshals Mountain State Fugitive Task Force arrested Santos Calderon, an El Salvadoran sought for a 1998 child sexual assault case

Taskforce Launches Efforts to Boost Agritourism in Charles Town

Taskforce Launches Efforts to Boost Agritourism in Charles Town

Agri-Tourism Taskforce hosts its first meeting The Journal | Friday, December 5, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On December 3, a new Agri-Tourism Taskforce met informally in Charles Town, where community members, including Delegate Wayne Clark and industry professionals, discussed initiatives to enhance agritourism in the area. The taskforce aims to identify

Icy Roads Force School Cancellation in Charles Town Area

Jefferson County School System Offers Mea Culpa to Families After Roads were Slicker Than Predicted and Elementary school had to be called off The Panhandle News Network | Friday, December 5, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Following unexpected icy road conditions, officials from Jefferson County Schools acknowledged their misjudgment in assessing the

Charles Town's Old Opera House Presents 'A Christmas Carol'

Charles Town's Old Opera House Presents 'A Christmas Carol'

Old Opera House to show 'A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley' The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, December 4, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Tonight, the Old Opera House Theatre Company in Charles Town kicks off the holiday season with a debut performance of Charles Dickens' classic 'A