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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.

Commission Restructures Development Authority Board in Charles Town

Jefferson County Commission dissolves Development Authority Board The Journal | Wednesday, July 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During a recent meeting, the Jefferson County Commission decided to reconstitute the Development Authority Board by dissolving its existing 15-member structure. This board plays a crucial role in attracting and supporting business growth in

Charles Town's New Judicial Center Progress Discussed

Charles Town's New Judicial Center Progress Discussed

Jefferson County Commission hears presentation on new court complex refitting The Journal | Wednesday, July 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During a recent meeting, officials from the Jefferson County Commission in Charles Town gathered to discuss the planned retrofit of the building at 330 N. George St., aiming to transform it

Extradited Man Linked to Fatal Hit-and-Run Near Winchester

Second man in deadly hit-and-run extradited to Frederick County The Winchester Star | Wednesday, July 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Michael Eugene Jackson, 50, has been extradited to Virginia following his alleged role in a fatal hit-and-run incident in Winchester that claimed the life of 29-year-old Payton Dixon III. Witnesses reported

Strong Towns Movement Launches in Charles Town for Local Development

Strong Towns Movement Launches in Charles Town for Local Development

A ‘bottom-up’ movement, Strong Towns, comes to Jefferson County hoping to drive community action The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, July 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A new grassroots initiative, Strong Towns of Jefferson County, held its inaugural meeting at Jefferson County Memorial Park in Charles Town, emphasizing a community-driven approach

Charles Town Resident Advocates for Traffic Light Solutions

Journal Junctions for July 9, 2025 The Journal | Wednesday, July 9, 2025 By Staff In a recent opinion piece published by The Journal, a Charles Town resident criticizes the state road commissioner for prioritizing traffic circles over more cost-effective traffic lights, arguing that the circles are impractical for larger vehicles

Charles Town Utility Board Seeks Support in Water Case

Commission votes to support Charles Town Utility Board in case against West Virginia American Water The Journal | Tuesday, July 8, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Charles Town Utility Board has sought support from the Jefferson County Commission regarding its ongoing litigation against West Virginia American Water Company. The case, identified

Guilty Plea in Martinsburg Murder Case Sparks Community Response

El Salvadoran national enters guilty pleas in Jefferson County woman’s death The Panhandle News Network | Tuesday, July 8, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway David Antonio Calderon, an El Salvadoran national, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and concealment of a deceased human body in the death of Samantha Dailey. Her body