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Tour Washington Family Homes in Charles Town This Weekend

Homes of George Washington family in Charles Town open to tours this Saturday DC News Now | Tuesday, October 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway This Saturday, residents and visitors can explore the historic homes of George Washington's family in Charles Town, as part of a celebration leading up to

New River Gorge and Harpers Ferry Parks Set to Reopen Soon

Morrisey: West Virginia's national parks to reopen within days DC News Now | Friday, October 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, along with Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, will reopen within days, even amidst a government funding

Keeping Harpers Ferry Accessible During Government Shutdown

Morrisey, West Virginia Tourism plan to keep state's national parks open amid government shutdown DC News Now | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Governor Patrick Morrisey announced plans to maintain accessibility to West Virginia’s national parks, including Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, during the ongoing government

Impact of Federal Shutdown on Shepherdstown and Martinsburg

West Virginia eastern panhandle sees impact of federal government shutdown DC News Now | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The federal government shutdown is profoundly affecting the eastern panhandle, particularly in towns like Shepherdstown and Martinsburg, where federal workers face furloughs, including an anonymous employee from the Coast Guard

Gas Pipeline Expansion Promises Energy Boost for Charles Town

Gov. Morrisey sees growth in energy sector with gas pipeline expansion DC News Now | Friday, September 26, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey expressed optimism about the region's energy future during a visit to Charles Town, highlighting the expansion of a natural gas pipeline projected

International Teachers Enrich Education in Charles Town Schools

Jefferson County schools find success in recruiting teachers from abroad DC News Now | Wednesday, September 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In an effort to address teacher shortages, schools in the eastern panhandle have successfully recruited international educators, such as Racquel Turner from Jamaica, Aileen Camargo from Colombia, and Joseph Caguimbaga

Charles Town Man Arrested After Loudoun School Bus Crash

West Virginia man arrested after crash with Loudoun County school bus: Deputies DC News Now | Thursday, September 4, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A West Virginia man, Thomas Allen Broomall, 49, from Charles Town, was arrested after a two-vehicle crash involving a Loudoun County Public Schools bus in Virginia. The accident