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Empowering Local Entrepreneurs: Build Up and Jumpstart Initiatives

Kudos to Build Up and Jumpstart programs The Journal | Monday, July 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal highlights the impact of the Build Up Berkeley and Jumpstart Jefferson programs on local entrepreneurship, particularly benefitting towns like Charles Town and Ranson. These innovative business pitch competitions, led by the respective

Middleway Residents Win Right to Intervene in Mountain Pure Lawsuit

Middleway Residents Win Right to Intervene in Mountain Pure Lawsuit

Middleway residents, watchdog group accepted on Mountain Pure lawsuit The Spirit of Jefferson | Monday, July 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On July 15, residents of Middleway and the nonprofit Jefferson County Foundation secured their right to intervene in a significant lawsuit concerning the Mountain Pure beverage packing facility proposed at

Community Honors John Lewis' Legacy in Charles Town

Community Honors John Lewis' Legacy in Charles Town

Local leaders talk about Congressman John Lewis' legacy, coalition building and 'making good trouble' The Spirit of Jefferson | Sunday, July 20, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On July 17, around 250 people gathered near the Jefferson County Courthouse in Charles Town to honor the legacy of Civil Rights

Local Law Enforcement Reports: Police Logs for July 21

Police Logs for July 21 The Journal | Sunday, July 20, 2025 By Staff On July 21, local law enforcement agencies reported incidents and activities crucial to maintaining safety and order in towns such as Charles Town and Ranson. The coverage, as published by The Journal, highlights various police logs that

Ranson Hosts Monthly Alzheimer’s Support Group

Support Groups The Journal | Sunday, July 20, 2025 By Staff The Alzheimer’s Association, West Virginia Chapter, is initiating a monthly support group for caregivers and families of those with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Taking place at 10 a.m. on the fourth Friday of each month at the Jefferson

Community Workshop on West Washington Street Project in Charles Town

Public meeting scheduled for West Washington Street Project in Charles Town The Journal | Sunday, July 20, 2025 By Staff The West Virginia Division of Highways is organizing an informational public workshop on the proposed West Washington Street project, aimed at gathering community feedback in Charles Town. Scheduled for August 5

Charles Town Historical Artifacts Donated to Local Institutions

Charles Town Historical Artifacts Donated to Local Institutions

APUS donates thousands of historical items to local and military Institutions The Journal | Friday, July 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Journal reports that the American Public University System has donated over 7,500 historical items, including documents and artifacts from its recently closed Richard G. Trefry Library in Charles