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Commissioners Seek New House District 75 Rep for Local Communities

Commissioners Seek New House District 75 Rep for Local Communities

Three replacement finalists for HD 75 interviewed by Jefferson County commissioners WV News | Wednesday, July 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In response to Rep. Marta Bertoglio's recent appointment to lead the Department of Commerce, Jefferson County commissioners held interviews for three candidates vying to fill the vacant House

Charles Town Gears Up for Protest Advocating Civil Rights

Charles Town Gears Up for Protest Advocating Civil Rights

Hundreds expected to 'make good trouble' at upcoming protest in Charles Town The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, July 11, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On July 17, local organizers in Charles Town will hold a protest outside the Jefferson County Courthouse to commemorate Congressman John Lewis and advocate for

Pole Banners in Charles Town and Ranson Honor Patriots

Pole Banners in Charles Town and Ranson Honor Patriots

Bee Line DAR sponsors pole banners featuring Revolutionary Patriots The Journal | Monday, June 16, 2025 By Staff Members of the Bee Line Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution are inviting residents in Charles Town and Ranson to appreciate the pole banners honoring Revolutionary War Patriots. These displays celebrate

Charles Town's Historic District Among Most Endangered Sites

Charles Town's Historic District Among Most Endangered Sites

Downtown Charles Town placed on Most Endangered Historic Properties list The Journal | Friday, June 6, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway As the Jefferson County Commission advances plans to relocate administrative offices from downtown Charles Town, the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia has listed the area’s historic district among the state&

Local Residents Unite for National Day of Prayer in Charles Town

Local Residents Unite for National Day of Prayer in Charles Town

Charles Town group gathers to pray along with the nation The Journal | Thursday, May 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On May 1, local residents gathered outside the Jefferson County Courthouse for the National Day of Prayer, organized annually by Angela Wood of Fellowship Bible Church. Participants prayed for government officials,

Charles Town Leaders Push for Courthouse Planning Decisions

Charles Town Leaders Push for Courthouse Planning Decisions

Courthouse, county buildings' fate up in the air as various entities urge county to start planning now The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, April 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In Charles Town, discussions about the future of the historic courthouse and surrounding county buildings are on hold as local leaders

Charles Town Residents Rally for Rights and Change

1,000 protesters from Shepherdstown, surrounding region join together at Hands Off! Rally The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, April 10, 2025 By Staff On Saturday afternoon, a thousand protesters gathered in Charles Town to participate in the Hands Off! Rally, expressing solidarity against recent federal government actions. Organizers, including Indivisible Jefferson