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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's Riley Moore Joins House Appropriations Committee

Moore selected to serve on House Appropriations, backs Johnson for speaker for now WV Metro News | Wednesday, January 1, 2025 By Mike Nolting Riley Moore, Congressman-elect from Charles Town, has been appointed to the House Appropriations Committee, expressing his commitment to advocating for West Virginia’s energy economy and securing

Local Police Respond to Disturbances and Accidents

Police Logs for January 2, 2025 The Journal | Wednesday, January 1, 2025 By Staff On January 2, 2025, The Journal reported several incidents in the region, including disturbances on Saint Andrews Drive and a fight at W. German and S. Duke Streets. Other notable events included a theft on Patrick

AARP Chapter 799 to Host Luncheon in Charles Town

AARP luncheon slated The Journal | Wednesday, January 1, 2025 By Staff AARP Chapter 799 is set to host a lunchtime gathering in Charles Town on January 9 at Asbury United Methodist Church. Attendees can enjoy a meal for just $4, with details available by contacting Mike. This event serves as

Charles Town’s Demi Breeden and Wheeling’s Jennifer Reuther Gear Up for Miss America Pageants

Miss WV Teen and Miss WV prepare for Miss America Pageants WV Metro News | Tuesday, December 31, 2024 By Marsha Chwalik Demi Breeden, a freshman at Washington High School in Charles Town, is preparing for the Miss America’s Teen competition in Orlando after being crowned Miss West Virginia’s

Year-Round Emergency Shelter Opens in Charles Town

JCCM begins year-round emergency shelter program The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, December 31, 2024 By Hinaa Noor Troy Bradshaw, a young homeless man, has found refuge at a new year-round emergency shelter run by Jefferson County Community Ministries in Charles Town. This program, which began in October, offers 24/7

Charles Town Utility Board Takes Action on 'Forever Chemicals'

CTUB votes to test its sludge for ‘forever chemicals’ The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, December 31, 2024 By Erik Anderson The Charles Town Utility Board has decided to test its sewage byproducts for harmful PFAS and PFOS chemicals, which have serious health implications. This initiative, championed by board member John

George Rutherford's Legacy: Civil Rights Leadership in Charles Town

George Rutherford's Legacy: Civil Rights Leadership in Charles Town

After 5 decades, Rutherford stepping back The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, December 31, 2024 By Erik Anderson George Rutherford, born in Charles Town in 1935, is stepping down as president of the NAACP's Jefferson County Chapter after nearly 50 years. His tenure was shaped by personal connections to