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Local Community Gardens Thrive: Success in Martinsburg and Ranson

Local Community Gardens Thrive: Success in Martinsburg and Ranson

What makes a garden grow?: Local leaders debate why some community gardens fail, while others succeed The Journal | Tuesday, August 5, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway An article from The Journal explores the dynamics of community gardens in the Martinsburg and Ranson areas, emphasizing the success of the Garden of Promise,

Emergency Response to Charles Town Storm Damage Showcases Community Resilience

Community responds after severe storms wreak havoc The Inter-Mountain | Wednesday, July 30, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway After severe storms struck on July 16, the Charles Towers apartment complex in Charles Town sustained significant damage, displacing nearly 90 residents. WVU Medicine Jefferson Medical Center quickly mobilized teams to establish an evacuation

Ranson Residents Relocate to Hotels After Storm Damage

Ranson Residents Relocate to Hotels After Storm Damage

Displaced residents move to hotels as Charles Towers is repaired The Journal | Friday, July 18, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Following a recent storm that damaged Charles Towers in Ranson by tearing off its roof, displaced residents have relocated to nearby hotels after initially finding refuge at the Ranson Civic Center.

Storm Causes Roof Damage and Evacuations in Charles Town

Storm Causes Roof Damage and Evacuations in Charles Town

Storm blew roof off Charles Towers Apartments, 87 evacuated The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, July 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A storm in Charles Town led to the evacuation of 87 residents from Charles Towers Apartments after half the building's roof was ripped off by strong winds. The

Severe Storm Forces Evacuation of Charles Towers Residents

Charles Town Apartment Evacuated after Roof Damaged During Wednesday Storm The Panhandle News Network | Thursday, July 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A severe storm struck Charles Town and Ranson on Wednesday evening, causing over 2.25 inches of rain and damaging roofs in the area. Emergency services evacuated residents from

Charles Town Residents Evacuated Amid Severe Storms

Heavy storms rip through Eastern Panhandle; residents evacuated from Charles Town apartment building WV Metro News | Thursday, July 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On a stormy Wednesday evening, residents of Charles Town faced severe weather as more than 2.25 inches of rain fell rapidly, leading to significant flooding and

Ranson Civic Center Opens as Cooling Shelter Amid Heat Wave

UPDATE: National Weather Service expands extreme heat warnings for Hagerstown area Herald-Mail Media | Monday, June 23, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Residents in the Tri-State area, including Ranson, are facing extreme heat warnings from the National Weather Service, with heat indices forecasted to hit 105-110 degrees Fahrenheit until Wednesday, June 25.