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Legislators Urged to Fund Flood Resiliency After Recent Disasters

Ready for the next flood The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, July 3, 2025 By Staff Following the devastating floods in June, there is increasing urgency in West Virginia for the Legislature to fund the Flood Resiliency Fund, which has remained empty since its establishment in 2016. Local leaders, including Delegate Hornbuckle,

Shepherdstown's Byrd Center Introduces New Leadership Team

Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History & Education welcomes new leadership with open house The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, July 3, 2025 By Staff The Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History & Education in Shepherdstown recently welcomed new leadership, including director Zach Dougherty and archivist Melanie Garvey, during an

Community Events Highlighted in Martinsburg and Beyond

Around the Region - July 6, 2025 The Journal | Thursday, July 3, 2025 By Staff The Journal highlights several upcoming community events in the region, including an ice cream social hosted by the Tuscarora Ruritan in Martinsburg, a mural painting project for teens at the North Berkeley Public Library in

Matt Harvey of Charles Town Named New Federal Prosecutor

New federal prosecutor Harvey “wouldn’t have dreamed” being appointed by President Trump WV Metro News | Wednesday, July 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In the recent announcement from President Trump, local attorney Matt Harvey was appointed as the new federal prosecutor for the Northern District of West Virginia, reflecting a

Matthew Harvey Continues with West Virginia First Foundation Amid U.S. Attorney Nomination

Matthew Harvey Continues with West Virginia First Foundation Amid U.S. Attorney Nomination

Harvey to remain with West Virginia First Foundation as U.S. attorney nomination proceeds WV News | Wednesday, July 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Matthew Harvey, the Jefferson County Prosecutor and chair of the West Virginia First Foundation, is set to continue his role as his nomination for U.S. attorney

Charles Town's Matt Harvey Nominated for U.S. Attorney

Charles Town's Matt Harvey Nominated for U.S. Attorney

Harvey nominated by President Trump for U.S. Attorney for Northern District of West Virginia The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, July 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a significant recognition of his hard work and dedication, Matt Harvey, the prosecutor from the small town of Charles Town, has been nominated

Keith Lowry Retires from Leadership of JCCM in Charles Town

Keith Lowry Retires from Leadership of JCCM in Charles Town

Lowry stepping down from Jefferson County Community Ministries after five years at the helm The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, July 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway After five impactful years as executive director, Keith Lowry will retire from Jefferson County Community Ministries in Charles Town. Known for his deeply rooted commitment