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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.

Former C.W. Shipley Aide Pleads Guilty to Child Battery

Former C.W. Shipley Aide Pleads Guilty to Child Battery

Former school aide pleads guilty to battery of student The Journal | Tuesday, April 8, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Prinsea Rolanda Star Hill, a former aide at C.W. Shipley Elementary in Charles Town, pleaded guilty to battery against a disabled child in her classroom. Following the incident in April 2024,

Political Perspectives from Martinsburg to Charles Town

Journal Junctions for April 9, 2025 The Journal | Tuesday, April 8, 2025 By Staff In a recent piece from The Journal, local opinion pieces express strong political sentiments from residents across towns like Martinsburg and Charles Town. Commentary ranges from frustrations with current political leadership and responses to immigration policies,

Local Prosecutors Honored for Dismantling Drug Trafficking in the Panhandle

Local Prosecutors Honored for Dismantling Drug Trafficking in the Panhandle

United States Attorney’s Office and Task Force Honored for Dismantling Violent Criminal Enterprise West Virginia Record | Tuesday, April 8, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Washington-Baltimore HIDTA has recognized two Assistant U.S. Attorneys from the Northern District of West Virginia and members of the Eastern Panhandle Drug & Violent

Local Arraignments Highlight Ongoing Legal Concerns in Harpers Ferry and Beyond

Jefferson County Crime Report The Journal | Tuesday, April 8, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent report by The Journal, various individuals were arraigned in Jefferson County Magistrate Court for a range of offenses, including felony charges for drug possession, financial exploitation of the elderly, and child neglect. Notable cases

Local Voices in Charles Town Debate Tariffs and Politics

Journal Junctions for April 8, 2025 The Journal | Tuesday, April 8, 2025 By Staff In the latest edition of The Journal, opinions from residents of Charles Town, Hedgesville, and nearby areas reflect a divided sentiment on national issues. Discussions range from criticism of Trump's tariffs affecting local farmers

Charles Town Students Learn Financial Literacy Through Get a Life

Charles Town Students Learn Financial Literacy Through Get a Life

Get a Life continues teaching students financial literacy The Journal | Monday, April 7, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Eighth-grade students at Charles Town Middle School engaged in the Get a Life program, a financial literacy simulation designed to teach budgeting and smart spending. Organized by Fairmont State University and the West

New Data Center Campus Will Transform Kearneysville Area

Plan For Data Center Complex Near Kearneysville Approved The Independent Observer | Monday, April 7, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A new data center campus is set to be built near Kearneysville, encompassing a 300-acre site that straddles both Jefferson and Berkeley counties. The Berkeley County Planning Commission has approved plans for