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Traffic Closures on River and Wheatland Roads Impacting Charles Town

Traffic Alerts Issued for Jefferson County Beginning Today The Panhandle News Network | Monday, December 8, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Panhandle News Network reports that the West Virginia Division of Highways has announced significant traffic disruptions starting December 8, 2025, in the region. River Road, spanning from mile point 0.

Charles Town Engages Community for West Washington Street Project

WVDOH reviews public input from West Washington Street Project meeting in Charles Town The Panhandle News Network | Tuesday, August 12, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The West Virginia Division of Highways is evaluating community feedback from a public workshop held on August 5, 2025, regarding the West Washington Street improvement project

Fatal Motorcycle Accidents in Bolivar and South Charleston

Motorcyclists killed in separate wrecks in Jefferson, Kanawha counties WV Metro News | Thursday, May 8, 2025 By Staff On Wednesday night, two motorcyclists tragically lost their lives in separate incidents in West Virginia, with one accident occurring on Route 340 near Bolivar, involving John Drake, a 24-year-old from Burkittsville, Maryland,

WVU Medicine’s $260 Million Healthcare Upgrade in the Eastern Panhandle

WVU Medicine’s $260 Million Healthcare Upgrade in the Eastern Panhandle

WVU Medicine unveils $260 million investment in Berkeley and Jefferson counties The Journal | Thursday, April 17, 2025 By Staff WVU Medicine is set to invest over $260 million in crucial healthcare enhancements within the Eastern Panhandle, targeting facilities in Berkeley and Jefferson counties. Significant upgrades at WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical

Garnet Jex Paintings Return to Harpers Ferry Church

Garnet Jex Paintings Return to Harpers Ferry Church

Jex Collection returns to Camp Hill Wesley United Methodist Church The Journal | Monday, March 10, 2025 By Toni Milbourne A collection of 17 paintings by Garnet W. Jex, originally donated to Harpers Ferry in 1960, has returned to Camp Hill Wesley United Methodist Church after years of being exhibited in

Family Campaigns for Road Safety Changes After Flagging Tragedy

Family of Fallen Flagger Hopes Laws Will Change to Protect Road Workers The Panhandle News Network | Wednesday, March 5, 2025 By Marsha Kavalek The Panhandle News Network reports on the tragic death of Kathy Ruth, a flagger killed in a work zone near Rippon, raising safety concerns for road workers.

Charles Town Police Chase Leads to Arrests of Two Maryland Men

Vehicle Pursuit in Charles Town results in two arrests The Panhandle News Network | Wednesday, January 15, 2025 By Marsha Kavalek On January 9, a car chase in Charles Town initiated from a red light violation on US Route 340, leading to the arrests of two men from Maryland. After fleeing