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Jessica Patterson

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

Harpers Ferry and New River Parks Remain Open Amid Shutdown

Morrisey, West Virginia Tourism plan to keep state's national parks open amid government shutdown WOWK 13 News | Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In response to the ongoing government shutdown, West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has collaborated with the state's tourism department to keep national

Explore Haunted Sites: Paranormal Trail Expands this Fall

West Virginia Paranormal Trail returns for Fall 2025 WOWK 13 News | Wednesday, September 10, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The West Virginia Tourism's Paranormal Trail is set to return for the fall of 2025 with four new stops, expanding the experience to 21 locations. Travelers can explore haunted sites,

Local Utilities Work to Restore Power as Snow Approaches

Crews work to restore power ahead of forecasted snow in West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio WOWK 13 News | Tuesday, February 18, 2025 By Jessica Patterson In response to heavy storms and impending snow, communities across the Tri-State, including towns like Charles Town and Harpers Ferry, are grappling with power outages

Harpers Ferry Schools Closed as Storms Cause Widespread Outages

Weekend storms leave thousands without power across West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio WOWK 13 News | Monday, February 17, 2025 By Jessica Patterson Severe storms and flooding over the weekend have left many residents in the Tri-State area, including those in Jefferson County, without power and led to significant disruptions. While

Power Outages Continue in Charles Town After Winter Storm

Thousands still without power after snow, ice hit West Virginia WOWK 13 News | Wednesday, January 8, 2025 By Jessica Patterson Following Winter Storm Blair, communities in the region, including areas near Charles Town and Ranson, are still grappling with power outages as icy conditions persisted. As reported by WOWK 13