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Newport's Jail Annex Achieves Certification After Flooding

Newport's Jail Annex Achieves Certification After Flooding

Cocke County Jail Annex in Jefferson County certified WV News | Saturday, September 6, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Cocke County Sheriff C.J. Ball announced the certification of the county's jail annex, currently located in Newport, after being unavailable due to Hurricane Helene's flooding. This marks a

Bank of Charles Town Rebrands to Potomac Bank Supporting Local Growth

BCT Rebranding as Potomac Bank LoudounNow.com | Tuesday, September 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway LoudounNow.com reports that after 154 years, the Bank of Charles Town is rebranding as Potomac Bank starting Nov. 3. This change reflects its expansion throughout the region and is connected to its holding company established

Community Urged to Help in Investigation of Hamilton Stable

Hamilton-Area Horse Stable Under Investigation LoudounNow.com | Thursday, August 7, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Loudoun County Animal Services is investigating a horse stable near Hamilton that was formerly known as Eudora Hollow Stables, operated by Amanda Cram. They are seeking information from individuals using the stable for horse boarding, training,

BCT's Alice Frazier Named ICBA Chairman-Elect, Boosting Local Banking

BCT’s Frazier to Lead Independent Community Bankers of America LoudounNow.com | Friday, March 14, 2025 By Staff Report Alice P. Frazier, a prominent figure from BCT-Bank of Charles Town, has been appointed chairman-elect of the Independent Community Bankers of America, effective March 14. In her new role, she will

Hillsboro Community Invited to Shape Sweet Run State Park Plans

Input Sought on Sweet Run State Park Master Plan LoudounNow.com | Tuesday, March 11, 2025 By Staff Report The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks input on the master plan for Sweet Run State Park, located just north of Hillsboro. Residents are invited to a community meeting at the

Charles Town Farmer and Shepherdstown Engineer Join Planning Commission

Two selected for county planning commission positions The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, January 22, 2025 By Staff Report The Spirit of Jefferson reports that a farmer from Charles Town and a Shepherdstown civil engineer have been appointed to the county planning commission. Bruce Chrisman, who operates Honey Locust Farms and

New Leadership Roles Assigned by County Commissioners

Commissioners divide up roles, and committee, board assignments The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, January 9, 2025 By Staff Report The Spirit of Jefferson reports on the recent decision by the five county commissioners, four of whom were newly elected in November, to assign leadership roles and representation on various boards