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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.

Community Voices: Residents Discuss Local Issues and Politics

Journal Junction - May 16, 2025 The Journal | Thursday, May 15, 2025 By Staff In the latest edition of The Journal, local residents from towns like Charles Town and Martinsburg express their concerns about various issues affecting their communities, including environmental hazards, political accountability, and social justice. A call for

Charles Town Moves Forward with $16M Government Complex Funding

Jefferson County Building Commission approves bond ordinance The Journal | Wednesday, May 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent meeting, the Jefferson County Building Commission approved the first reading of a bond ordinance for a new $16 million Government and Judicial Complex in Charles Town. This initiative, aimed at renovating

Summit Point Man Admits Role in Major Drug Trafficking Case

Summit Point Man Admits Role in Major Drug Trafficking Case

Viands admits role in drug trafficking organization The Journal | Wednesday, May 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Matthew David Viands, a distributor linked to a drug trafficking organization in the Eastern Panhandle, has admitted his involvement in distributing fentanyl. He is among 82 defendants charged as part of a broad investigation

Summit Point Resident Admits Role in Drug Trafficking Ring

Jefferson County Man Admits to Role in Drug Trafficking Operation in Eastern Panhandle The Panhandle News Network | Wednesday, May 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A Summit Point resident, Matthew David Viands, has pleaded guilty to his involvement in a significant drug trafficking operation distributing fentanyl and other illegal substances across

Local Rotary Clubs Champion Literacy at Elementary Schools

Local Rotary Clubs Champion Literacy at Elementary Schools

How Rotary clubs are boosting literacy in Jefferson County, WV Herald-Mail Media | Tuesday, May 13, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Volunteers from local Rotary clubs are actively enhancing literacy among first graders in towns like Charles Town and Shepherdstown through a reading initiative. Members visited schools such as Blue Ridge and

Local Perspectives on Immigration and Economy in Charles Town

Journal Junctions for May 13, 2025 The Journal | Tuesday, May 13, 2025 By Staff In the edition from The Journal dated May 13, 2025, various perspectives from the communities of Charles Town and Martinsburg highlight critical issues facing local residents, including the controversial support for releasing detained individuals by some

Generous Hearts Gala Raises Funds for Panhandle Home Health in Charles Town

Generous Hearts Gala Raises Funds for Panhandle Home Health in Charles Town

Generous Hearts Gala supports Panhandle Home Health giving patients the care they need The Journal | Monday, May 12, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Generous Hearts Gala, held at Hollywood Casino in Charles Town, brought together community members to support Panhandle Home Health's mission of providing accessible healthcare. After