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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.

Charles Town Council Greenlights $3M Sewer Upgrades Bond

City council votes 7-1 to approve $3M bond debt The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 24, 2024 By Erik Anderson The Spirit of Jefferson reports that the Charles Town City Council approved a $3 million bond debt with a 7-1 vote to fund necessary upgrades to sewer lines and pump

Police Tase Suspect After High-Speed Chase Across Town

Man tased in front of Jefferson High School after high-speed chase The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 24, 2024 By Erik Anderson In a dramatic incident reported by The Spirit of Jefferson, a high-speed car chase involving a nitrogen gas tank concluded with police tasing John Stewart, 31, outside Jefferson

Emergency Response to Radioactive Spill Halts Traffic on U.S. 340

Hazmat report delays U.S. 340 traffic The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 24, 2024 By Tim Cook The Spirit of Jefferson reports that a radioactive spill on U.S. 340 near Halltown led to the highway being closed for approximately 2.5 hours. The incident occurred on a Friday

Join the Appalachian Ecstatic Dance on October 26 in Charles Town

Appalachian Ecstatic Dance Set for October 26 The Winchester Gazette | Thursday, October 24, 2024 By Staff The Winchester Gazette reports that the Appalachian Ecstatic Dance is scheduled for October 26 in Charles Town. Attendees can expect a lively event featuring guided movement, free-form dancing, and wellness-oriented sound healing, aimed at

Enjoy Sherlock Holmes at the Old Opera House This October

Sleuthing for tickets The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 17, 2024 By Staff The Spirit of Jefferson reports that the Charles Town Old Opera House is presenting 'The Game’s Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays' featuring Sherlock Holmes this Friday. The production promises a blend of mystery

Halloween Mystery Unfolds at Old Opera House with Holmes

A lighthearted whodunnit The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, October 17, 2024 By Bonnie Williamson In an article published by The Spirit of Jefferson, audiences are invited to experience a lighthearted mystery during Halloween as the Old Opera House Theatre Co. presents 'The Game’s Afoot or Holmes for the

Commemorating John Brown's Pivotal Raid: A Legacy of Resistance in Harpers Ferry

Commemorating John Brown's Pivotal Raid: A Legacy of Resistance in Harpers Ferry

John Brown’s Abolitionist Raid On Harpers Ferry, 165 Years Later West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Wednesday, October 16, 2024 By Jack Walker In an article published by West Virginia Public Broadcasting, the 165th anniversary of John Brown’s raid on Harpers Ferry is commemorated as a pivotal moment in American